Real Estate

Home sharing is increasingly bringing together families, friends and even strangers in an effort to cut costs or make some extra money.

In these situations the only viable option left is to sell the home before it is foreclosed and sold off at auction.

Homeownership and green improvements will be more affordable for more Americans in 2009, thanks to several provisions in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.

Here are some FAQ's on short sales that every potential buyer or seller should know.

While many turn to real-estate agents to sell their homes, Maricopa resident Nora Cunningham turned to a book.

We frequently tell a person that "now" is the time to invest in real estate. We are all aware of the current foreclosure crisis and depressed real estate market. So why is now the time to invest?

Builders in the city of Maricopa started the fiscal year off on a high note, pulling 57 single-family housing permits in July.

The MLS report for July shows 246 home sales in the 85139 and 85138 zip code areas.

Many homeowners who bought when rates were sky-high are now considering mortgage refinance in order to reap the benefit of today's lower rates.

If you're shopping for a mortgage to buy a home, it's essential to find out first how much house you can afford.

Have you done enough to ensure your home stands apart from the competition? Here are seven tips to improve the odds of selling your home.

Luckily there are still ways you can make your home stand out from the crowd and, if your house really stands out, maybe even create a bidding war among buyers. Here's how to do it:

As I write this home prices appear to be falling still and, of course, recent experience shows us that they do not always rise from year to year. But not even the most pessimistic analysts think they can keep dropping for too many years.

Reading or hearing about the attractive benefits of real estate investment may lure you into making a substantial investment in haste.

If you've been a homeowner for a while, you're probably already familiar with the ins and outs of buying homeowner's insurance.

The MLS report for June shows 269 home sales in the 85239 and 85238 zip code areas.

The city of Maricopa finished the fiscal year on a strong note, issuing 46 single-family housing permits.

The credit crunch and subsequent sinking of the property market has brought reluctant landlords into the housing arena. Here is a guide for what you need to know as a new landlord.

The city of Maricopa issued a total of 26 single-family building permits in May.

Going through a foreclosure is definitely not a walk in the park for anyone.

Real estate rates have taken a downturn in almost all areas of the country, and that is where foreclosed properties provide relief and opportunity for buyers.

First time homebuyers across the state recently got a 22 percent incentive to buy foreclosed homes with the launching of a state-operated, federally-funded housing program.

Renters of homes that go into foreclosure won't be kicked out on the street so quickly thanks to a recently signed federal foreclosure prevention bill requires lenders to let tenants who pay their rent on time remain in their home until the end of their lease.

The MLS report for May shows 310 home sales in the 85239 and 85238 zip code areas.

In bad economic times, it's understandable for people to worry more about the security of their homes and families.

Finding foreclosure listings is the most important aspect of investing in foreclosed property.

When making an offer on a property, here are some tips that can help you to get the house you want, at the price you can afford:

Temperatures are rising, and people across the country are realizing they can't avoid it anymore. That's right; summer is here, and it's time to clean the garage.

When you're getting ready to sell your home, having the property look the best it can is the first task on most people's minds. Being able to get that done when you have busy children in your home can be hard in the first place, let alone to make it stay in that condition the entire time your home is waiting to be sold.

If you want advice on buying a home, you won't have to go far.