Dec 12, 2016 | Real Estate News
New Mantra: Live Where You Eat Developers are now turning to food to help gain attraction to their residential projects and even command higher home values. Access to healthy food, community farms, chef-driven restaurants, or innovative food retail areas is...
Dec 10, 2016 | Real Estate News
Easy Property Upgrades to Conserve Water Many states are facing a drought, and home owners and renters are increasingly under pressure to conserve. “Often we’re bombarded with a message of sacrifice and cutting back,” says Benjamin Inskeep, a research analyst at EQ...
Dec 8, 2016 | Real Estate News
Many Borrowers Unaware Higher Payments Coming Borrowers with home equity lines of credit (HELOCs) may unexpectedly find their monthly payments rising. Mortgage rates have been on the rise, and while that doesn’t impact borrowers with fixed-rate mortgages, those with...
Dec 6, 2016 | Real Estate, Real Estate News
Recycle & Compost in the Community Sustainable Events Sustainable events have the opportunity to create a positive community legacy through purchasing decisions, energy conservation, and waste reduction efforts. Events can engage the community in sustainability...
Dec 5, 2016 | Real Estate News
The 10 ‘Surprising’ Cities for Foodies New York and San Francisco have long reigned supreme over the food world, but other cities may be catching up, notes a new analysis by realtor.com®. The site scoured the data to find out where the best up-and-coming...
Nov 30, 2016 | EAR Local News, Home Buying 101, Real Estate, Real Estate News
Down Payment Gift? Better Watch Out Many first-time home buyers receive down payment assistance from a family member or close friend, but they may not realize there are specific guidelines they must follow when they take money from others for a home purchase. First...