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More Renters Are Finding It's Cheaper to Buy

Daily Real Estate News | Monday, May 14, 2012

With rising rents, more renters are being swayed into home ownership, even in pricey housing markets like New York.

For example, one New York renter said he started looking into owning a home when his landlord tried to increase his rent by 13 percent when his lease was up for renewal. He found that he could buy a home and get the same amount of space for cheaper than continuing to rent, plus he’d be building equity.

Other renters are starting to see that buying may be a better option for them, too. More...

Lawn Work Ranks Low on Americans' Hit Parade of Chores

Lisa Kaplan Gordon 

April 9, 2012

When it comes to lawn chores, we’d rather open wide and say “ahhhh” than mow and weed.

Americans would rather see their dentist or visit their in-laws than spend time with their lawns.
In fact, we would rather do just about anything than mow, fertilize, and perform other lawn care chores, according to a Consumer Reports survey of 1,000 adults nationwide. More...

Home Buyer Assistance Program Salutes South Carolina Heroes
April 23, 2012

South Carolina State Housing Finance and Development Authority (SC State Housing) announced today a $10 million initiative designed to help South Carolina heroes buy their dream homes. To qualify, the home buyer must be law enforcement officers, correctional officers, teachers, firefighters, nurses, veterans or EMS personnel. SC State Housing is a self-sustaining agency of state government and does not receive a state appropriation. More...

How to Beat the Competition in Buying Foreclosures

Monday, February 06, 2012

While bank-owned homes are plentiful in many markets, they aren’t always easy for a buyer to get. Foreclosures sell at bargain prices — sometimes at 35 percent discounts when compared to non-foreclosures. These ultra-low prices are attracting investors and all-cash offers, which makes it difficult for other buyers' bids to win out.

So how can buyers beat the competition to get a foreclosure? More...

What 'Green' Updates Can Help a Home Stand Out?

Daily Real Estate News | Friday, November 18, 2011

    As more home buyers become increasingly concerned about rising utility bills, several environmentally friendly

updates in a home may help it stand out from the crowd, housing experts say. More...

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