"It's been a tough few years for those looking to buy or sell real estate. We thought it would be interesting to look at the numbers to see how the US was doing. Below have a look at the top 10 real estate markets for 2010."
The following is a great picture gallery showing some really amazing examples of conceptual architecture. Enjoy!
"Real estate is a multi-billion industry and it is flourishing. At some point a new architectureal concept requires 3D models that visualize the idea of the architect and the way he sees his creation. Today we are presenting you some Digital Conceptual Architecture examples which look almost real. Architects use a number of applications and techniques to get the desired output. Although the process is very time-consuming, the results can be truly impressive."
I recently read a great article on This Old House listing 10 tips to boost your home's value and wanted to share it with you all. Whether you're preparing your home to sell or are just looking to for ways to increase the value of your largest investment, take a look at these great value boosting tips for your home:
A professional home inspection can not only provide a great education about the home’s systems, but also be a crucial tool in negotiating the most equitable price on the home, according to HouseMaster, one of the first and largest home inspection franchisors in North America.
In my new real estate link roundup series, I will be posting ten of the best real estate related articles that I have read every week. From industry news to tips and advice, here are this weeks top articles from around the web. Enjoy!
Shown below is a great informational graphic from mint.com showing the early signs of the real estate recovery:
“The government will tell you that we are coming out of recession and economic recovery is right around the corner. Since the mortgage meltdown could be considered the root cause of the economic downturn, it’s helpful to look at the current housing market to get a sense of whether the recovery is hitting close to home. As prices have continued to drop in cities across the nation, the number of home sales has been increasing in many areas. Especially profound was the dramatic percentage increase year-over-year between Q3 and Q4 in total properties sold. Our latest map may not be able to tell you when to buy and when to sell but it will give you some strong data with which to make an informed decision.”
For a mere £110,000, you could be the owner of the world's smallest house. Dubbed "The Little House" of Toronto, Canada this tiny home measures only 7ft wide and 47ft long. This 312 square-foot home is one of the smallest functioning homes in the world with a surprising list of amenities:
When you’re thinking about putting your home on the market, the best first decision that you can make is to choose a qualified agent to represent you. To be honest, I didn’t always believe this, and many years ago subscribed to the theory that any reasonably intelligent person could market and sell their home as well as any professional real estate agent. Today, I realize how little I knew back then! I’m not sure if this was ever the case, but I can tell you now with certainty that in today’s complex real estate market, hiring a professional to guide you through the process will not only give you the best chance of achieving the highest net return on you property, it will also offer you protection in a transaction that may be one of the largest that you make in your lifetime.