Monthly Archives: May 2022

The Importance of Home Maintenance Record Keeping

May 31, 2022 |

Along with homeownership comes maintenance, improvements, receipts, manuals, warranties, and lots of other stuff. Keeping track of all this will help when you need to reference something, but also makes for an impressed buyer when it comes time to sell your home. Something as simple as a three-ring binder system can work, but having digital […more]

Report: ‘Unusual’ Showing Slowdown For April Could Indicate Softening in Buyer Competition

May 31, 2022 |

Is buyer demand waning? According to the latest data from ShowingTime, fewer buyers are showing up to tour properties on the market. See More…

Discover Denver’s Art Communities with First Friday Art Walks

May 31, 2022 |

The summer weather has arrived and it’s the perfect time to discover Denver’s creative scene at First Friday Art Walks. The art walks can be found in several neighborhoods across Denver, some featuring live music, food and beverage deals, and additional local artists and vendors. It’s a wonderful way to support local artists in the […more]

B&A: Space-Savvy Projects Turn a Patch of Grass into a Relaxing Patio for $2000

May 31, 2022 |

You’ve got to see the refurbished outdoor tub. READ MORE…

Index for Bay Area House Values Jumped in March

May 31, 2022 |

Having increased 3.7 percent in February, the S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller Index for single-family home values within the San Francisco Metropolitan Area – which includes the East Bay, North Bay and Peninsula – jumped another 4.9 percent in March for a year-over-year gain of 24.1 percent, three and a half points above an average gain of […more]

Picturesque Washington Heights 2BR Asks $495K

May 31, 2022 |

There are plenty of reasons to move up to Upper Manhattan, from the storied neighborhoods to the quieter lifestyle to the lower price tags. And speaking of lower price tags, if you’re looking for a 2-bedroom apartment in Manhattan under $500,000, it’s not impossible to find. Case in point: our Deal of the Week at […more]

10 Drill-Free Kitchen Organizers That Create Space Out of Thin Air

May 31, 2022 |

They’re *perfect* for renters. READ MORE…

These Amazon Blackout Curtains Instantly Upgraded My Office and Keep My Home Cool at the Same Time

May 31, 2022 |

Budget-friendly and chic. READ MORE…

Some mortgage companies expanding despite challenges

May 31, 2022 |

Mortgage lenders and real estate investment firms this month entered tight housing markets in the Midwest and the Northwest to better reach prospective homebuyers, despite a challenging mortgage market. While many lenders laid off some of their staff to cut costs, others continue opening offices to capitalize on demand from homebuyers. Among them are Geneva […more]

Flatbush One Bedroom With Arches, Breakfast Nook, Renovated Kitchen Asks $375K

May 31, 2022 |

In a 1940 Colonial Revival brick building in Flatbush, this one-bedroom has fanciful arches and wood floors, along with space for dining, an office and a gracious entry. It has the expected details of the era, such as a breakfast nook and built-in shelving in a recessed niche, along with… Read More > The post […more]