In the entire long-term cost of a house, the mortgage interest rates play a significant role. While borrowers want mortgages with the lowest interest rates, lenders must find a way to control their uncertainties, and this is through the interest rates they accredit. However, low-interest-rate mortgages are only available for borrowers with the most cosmic credit records

The lawn is probably one of the first features that visitors will set their eyes on when they walk into your home. A well-maintained lawn sets a perfect mood for fun and laughter by creating a relaxing environment. However, you will not have a beautiful lawn by doing the bare minimum. Lawn establishment and maintenance require deep sacrifice and dedication on your part.

First two funded projects demonstrate how initiative creates a pathway for emerging real estate developers of color to enter the industry and positively impact...

Despite a year of financial challenges and setbacks, the rate of homeownership remained the same, as did troublesome socioeconomic disparities in homeownership, according to NeighborWorks America's 2021 Housing and Financial Capability Survey. Today, nearly two-in-three Americans (62%) own a home.

Council Member Ydanis Rodriguez, a member of the Public Safety Committee will be calling on City Hall to add additional resources for all Northern Manhattan parks to improve their safety after a series of attacks that occurred yesterday in Inwood Hill Park. Yesterday, 3 women were either threatened or attacked within an hour in Inwood Hill Park by man authorities are still searching for.

France is a dream destination for many reasons. From delicious food items, stunning beaches to museums and art galleries in the exquisite landscapes--- all of these make France a popular tourist destination.

Though staging your home before you sell is a time-consuming undertaking for most homeowners, the benefits may easily outweigh the time and cost involved. Based on the latest information published by experts in the real estate industry, there are a host of great advantages that you should be aware of today.

Renting is a significantly common practice nowadays. This trend occurs due to the state of the real estate market, where many consider it more affordable to rent their homes instead. Another factor is that large cities are packed full of apartment renters, while many homeowners live on the outskirts in the suburbs. For those with city jobs, they find it more convenient to live in apartment rentals instead.

Before you buy your dream house or even your starter home, you will have to pick the lender who will work with you through the process. Of course, the process originates with your real estate agent, though your mortgage lender is just as valuable.

Self-storage facilities are fast becoming one of the most viable options for Kiwi Millennials to store their overflow of stuff as they transition from one place to another. Storage units are an excellent solution for people looking to save some space in their homes by downsizing their items or store seasonal items.

The way you look at the world can change dramatically depending on what type of windows are in your home. Whether or not they’re a good fit depends largely on individual needs and preferences, but there is no shortage of styles to choose from when it comes to window design! 

There is a good chance that you have had a few experiences with landlords before you became one yourself. And, unfortunately, many of them might not have been the greatest. Now that it is your turn, you want to make sure that you are good and fair in your endeavors. In case you are curious about how to make this happen, here are the guidelines to follow

Home improvements can improve the value of your property. However, finding the cash to fund the projects can be hard. The most common ways you could do it are discussed below. Read ahead.

As you are well aware, home renovations can actually be more chaotic than a building a house from ground up. This is because in many instances, there are a lot more moving parts to contend with. For one thing, the family is probably still living in the house. And, for another, you have to work around furniture, fixtures, and more.

Owning rental homes has so many responsibilities that the owners often have to look for professional services for successful management. It is more evident for all those owners, who have rented more than one apartment. In San Antonio, many companies provide professional rental management services. However, most of them claim to provide the best service to their clients.

In a new survey of Los Angeles County renters, 49% of households reported that they were unable to pay all of their rent during the pandemic. The study, by researchers from UCLA and the University of Southern California, found the median amount renters owe their landlords is $2,800. That suggests that countywide, tenants owe landlords upwards of $3 billion.

Kansas Housing Resources Corporation (KHRC), the state’s housing finance agency, has provided $21,670,326.79 in emergency rental and utility assistance to more than 3000 Kansas households experiencing financial hardship as a result of the COVID pandemic.

Automation is happening all over the globe. Many industries are experiencing the benefits that come with moving from manual processes to automated systems. In the real estate industry, automation is helping realtors streamline monotonous tasks, such as administration, bookkeeping, and marketing.

The New York State Division of Consumer Protection (DCP) is alerting consumers about the dangers of television (TV) tip-over hazards. Millions of New Yorkers will watch the Super Bowl this Sunday either on TVs at home or at parties with friends. DCP is taking this TV-focused occasion to remind consumers of critical TV safety tips.

Fast-growing Florida has been a favorite of real estate investors for many years. With so much interest having been focused on the state, though, investors need to take care to seek the best available opportunities.

Office of General Services Commissioner RoAnn Destito today announced that the Senator Walter J. Mahoney State Office Building located at 65 Court Street in Buffalo will be sold at auction in 2020. A work group formed earlier this year made up of City, County, and State officials working with professional real estate consultants CBRE, determined that in the current competitive and robust Buffalo real estate market

The Bureau of Land Management today announced that Karen Mouritsen has been named the new California State Director—a key leadership position based in Sacramento. As State Director, Mouritsen will direct a team that manages lands encompassing 15% of the Golden State’s total land mass

The New York State Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services (OASAS) today announced the opening of the new JLC Recovery and Wellness Center in New York City. JLC is operated by Exponents Inc. and provides free help and support services for people affected by addiction and for their families.

In spite of a robust U.S. economy, a strong employment rate, and steadily increasing 401(k) plan earnings, Black homeownership rates continue to drop. Drawing from the 2019 release of the National Association of Real Estate Brokers

Yesterday, U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.), ranking member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, asked the Department of the Interior about its commitment to the Yakima River Basin during a hearing on the president’s FY 2017 budget request. Deputy Secretary of the Interior Michael Connor agreed with Sen. Cantwell that the Yakima River Basin plan “is a model for the rest of the nation in water management.”

“Consumers Energy is thankful to be a part of holiday celebrations across the state as warm Thanksgiving memories are being made, and we are committed to providing many more generations of Michigan families with reliable, affordable energy in all seasons,” said Garrick Rochow, Consumers Energy’s vice president and chief customer officer

WASHINGTON, D.C. - December 13, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Six federal financial regulatory agencies today issued a final rule that creates exemptions from certain appraisal requirements for a subset of higher-priced mortgage loans. The exemptions are intended to save borrowers time and money while still ensuring that the loans are financially sound

Atlanta, Georgia - November 13, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- the Georgia Department of Banking and Finance (“Department”) entered into a Consent Order with Equity Loans, LLC, License Number 23300, located at 1150 Hammond Dr., Building E, Suite 650, Atlanta, Georgia 30328, to resolve allegations pertaining to violations of the Georgia Residential Mortgage Act