May 28, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — With signs pointing to a slow recovery for the new housing market, a bill is quickly making its way through the California Legislature that would add two years to existing tentative subdivision and parcel maps.

May 26, 2009 – (RealEstateRama) — Americans spent over $216 billion on home remodeling in 2008, according to the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB).
But all home remodeling projects are not equal. Which projects are the best ones for those looking for a solid return on their investment — and higher profits [...]

With home builders convening at their annual trade show this week, news of the state mandate that fire sprinklers must be included into any new home built beginning in 2012 was met with concern by many in attendance.

MOORHEAD, Minn – April 24, 2009 – (RealEstateRama) — Flooding can cause serious damage to property and possessions, but homeowners who take steps to retrofit their homes in anticipation of the unexpected will come out ahead. Retrofitting means modifying your home to protect against flood damages.

Parsippany, NJ - April 23, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Although the New Jersey commercial real estate market showed signs in the first quarter of 2009 of being at or near bottom, a large inventory of shadow space has the potential to hit the market later this year, which would further increase availability rates and decrease asking rents, according to data released by FirstService Williams, formerly GVA Williams, in its first quarter 2009 market report.

Bound Brook, NJ - April 23, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — HouseMaster®, the first and one of the largest home inspection franchisors in North America, reports there are abundant opportunities for qualified homebuyers in the current real estate market - triggered by a 28 percent rise in foreclosure activity from last year. While President Obama’s $75 billion loan modification and refinancing Homeowner Affordability and Stability Plan will help as many as 4 million struggling home owners it won’t save everyone from foreclosure resulting in prime deals for qualified homebuyers. [UpcomingEvents]

These struggling metros have a combination of high unemployment, steep cost of living and low median income. There are few smiles among those who live in Providence, R.I., these days.

April 08, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — It seems like spring brings so many little house chores. Once we're able to throw the windows open, we get the spring cleaning bug. It starts with cleaning out the closets and goes through to moving the furniture to dust and vacuum places you haven't seen in a year. Some people even continue outside with a fresh coat of paint, minor house maintenance and finally spring planting and yard work.

April 07, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Home Staging is the very best proven way to get top dollar for your home as you prepare it for sale. Having your home staged by a Professional Home Stager will aid in selling it faster and for more money! Staging sets the scene throughout the entire house to create immediate buyer interest in your property. This leads to your home selling for the highest possible price in today’s market. Remember, “The way you live in your home, and the way you market and sell your home are two different things.”

April 07, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Credit score of any person represents his creditworthiness. So, with higher credit score, a person has higher chance that his credit will be approved