Rebound in Houston home sales fuels uptick nationally
An amazingly quick rebound of home sales in the wake of Hurricane Harvey has surprised most real estate experts, who say the uptick says a lot about just how resilient the Houston market is.
Weekly mortgage applications rise 3.6 percent after rates dip
Mortgage applications 3.6 percent for the week from the previous week, but volume is still 19 percent higher than this same week one year ago. The likely reason is the rise in interest rates. Get the Mortgage Bankers Association details here.
Rising seas threaten nearly $1 trillion worth of US homes, and most of them are moderately priced
A new report out by Zillow estimates that nearly $1 trillion worth of coastal homes in this country are in danger because of rising ocean levels. And the majority of the homes at risk are not the sprawling mansions depicted in magazines but are median-priced homes.
How much do home alarm systems affect resale?
Protection against theft is an appealing notion for buyers, but just how much do home security systems impact home prices and how long a home is on the market?
What to wear as a real estate agent
How does your wardrobe stack up when it comes to presenting yourself as a competent, professional real estate agent? Here are some ideas on what you should be wearing from head to toe when you want to put your best foot forward.
