Keep Up on the Latest Real Estate News

Stay up-to-date with the latest real estate news.
Get the market knowledge you need to make the best real estate decisions.

These articles are updated regularly, so be sure to check back!

RISMedia » Today’s Top Story – Consumer
Refinancings Soar as Mortgage Rates Remain Low	9/2/2010 2:47 PM
RISMEDIA, September 3, 2010—(MCT)—For anyone under the age of 57, mortgage rates are now the lowest they’ve been during your life. This fact isn’t lost on a growing number of homeowners who have started a new wave of refinancings.…
5 Best Places to Find a Foreclosure Bargain	8/31/2010 2:24 PM
RISMEDIA, September 1, 2010—With a number of real estate markets still reeling in the midst of the nation’s economic crisis, bargains persist for savvy investors looking to add to their portfolios of rental properties. Prices have even gone low enough…
Appraisal Institute’s New Guide to Home Buying Offers Uniquely Unbiased View	8/30/2010 2:52 PM
RISMEDIA, August 31, 2010—A home buying guide published recently by the Appraisal Institute teaches home buyers when to buy, how to find a real estate agent, how to choose the best home on the market and more—all from the uniquely…
What Seniors Should Know before Modifying Mortgage	8/29/2010 12:09 PM
RISMEDIA, August 30, 2010—(MCT)—Maria Olmo doesn’t like her chances of paying off her new, 40-year mortgage. “I’ll die before it’s paid off,” said Olmo, who got her 30-year mortgage modified because she was at risk of losing her home to…
Repurposing Rooms Makes Home Feel New Again	8/27/2010 11:01 PM
RISMEDIA, August 28, 2010—(MCT)—While today’s real estate market is keeping many home buyers on the sidelines, there’s no need to feel stuck in your house. You can still move out and up within your own home. The latest lifestyle trend…
Some Homebuyers Are Holding Back, but Market offers Bright Spots Too	8/26/2010 2:59 PM
RISMEDIA, August 27, 2010—(MCT)—Everywhere you look, July was not ideal for real estate—that’s one thing on which the economists and the statistics agree. Sales figures released recently for the first month in 19, not invigorated by government tax credits, offered…
Kitchens Remain among Most Popular Remodeling Projects	8/25/2010 2:51 PM
RISMEDIA, August 26, 2010—(MCT)—Kitchens have long been among the most popular remodeling projects. But with fewer clients requesting kitchen upgrades during this recession, one kitchen designer has turned the economic slowdown to her advantage. “If I couldn’t remodel as many…
Painting Key Features of Home Exterior Provides Affordable Remodeling Option	8/24/2010 2:50 PM
RISMEDIA, August 25, 2010—Painting the exterior of a home can be a time-consuming and expensive proposition. But if you are budget-minded—and who isn’t these days—don’t despair. “A little ingenuity can go a long way towards giving your home a beautiful…
School Performance Can Increase Home Value and Buyer Interest	8/23/2010 3:01 PM
RISMEDIA, August 24, 2010—While millions of Americans throughout the nation prepare for traditional back to school activities, some families are searching for affordable housing based on local schools or desirable school districts. In some cases, proximity to quality schools is…
Obama Administration Housing Scorecard Shows Continued Progress in Housing Market, but Challenges Remain	8/22/2010 12:09 PM
RISMEDIA, August 23, 2010—The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the U.S. Department of the Treasury has released the August edition of the Obama Administration’s Housing Scorecard (www.hud.gov/scorecard), a comprehensive report on the nation’s housing…