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Slight Increase in Interest Rates Causes a Drop in Mortgage Applications

A lot of buyers have been flocking the market in this busy spring home buying season because of the low mortgage rates. While a lot of people are taking advantage of the rates nearing its lowest in three years, a recent report shows that there was a drop in the number of mortgage applications because of a slight increase in the interest rates.

Home Design Tips: Simple Home Makeover Ideas Just Under $500

Looking for ways to freshen up your home but don't have the money to get a full renovation? Here are some simple ways to redesign your place by just spending at most $500.

Home Design Tips: How to Decoarate a $10M Home

Here's a look at a $10 million villa in San Francisco. Here are some helpful tips on how you can decorate a $10 million house. According to Elle Décor, the expensive property can be found in San Francisco and several designers from the city took over the Mediterranean villa that's overlooking the Bay.

EDITOR'S PICKS

First-Time Buyers Opt Out of Buying a Home Because of Credit Scores

First-time buyers comprise the majority of potential homebuyers in this market. However, a recent report shows that one in five future first-time homebuyers are more likely to opt out of buying a home altogether. Why is this the case?
By Staff Reporter
Is San Francisco Commercial Real Estate Taking a Downturn?

Boston Properties has warned that the SF commercial real estate is heading for a downturn. San Francisco's real estate market is largely affected by the tech industry that proliferates in the city.
By Staff Reporter
Gwyneth Paltrow Buys a Fixer-Upper for $4.9M; Opens up About Split with Chris Martin

Gwyneth Paltrow has joined the growing list of celebrities who are into buying a fixer-upper, as she recently purchased a home in Santa Barbara, CA for $4.9 million. The 43-year-old actress also opened up on her divorce from Coldplay frontman, Chris Martin.
By Staff Reporter
Bank's Losses Increase in Commercial Real Estate

The fourth quarter CRE loss rates, which is the annualized charges as a percentage of average loan balances, is now being reviewed by regulators recently. This is part of the oversight on financial institutions' activities that are related to commercial real estate loans. The oversight was instituted to prevent the market crash recently experienced by the real estate market.
By Staff writer
Can You Get Away with Lying to Your Landlord?

A lot of millennials are attracted to renting a home over owning one because the former often entails lesser responsibilities than the latter. While such is the case and the landlord is usually the one responsible for the property, there are still a handful of duties and responsibilities that renters need to keep in mind. Can you get away with lying to your landlord?
By Staff Reporter
What’s Keeping Millennials from Buying a Home?

Millennials comprise the majority of potential homebuyers in the real estate market. This is the reason why several homes are already being constructed, which are more affordable to cater to the younger market and first-time buyers. Despite these measures, a recent report shows that homeownership rate in the U.S. is close to its lowest in the last 48 years. What is keeping millennials from buying a home?
By Staff Reporter
House Selling Tips: Should You Add Videos to Your Listings Aside from Photos?

Photos are a must when selling a house in the real estate market. While photos are often enough to tell a story to potential buyers, several sellers are already making use of videos to attract even more buyers into viewing their homes. Is it time for you to join the trend and add videos to your listings?
By Staff Reporter
Average Down Payment Drops Slightly in First Quarter of 2016

Good news for first-time buyers who are looking to scout a more affordable home in this crazy, spring home buying season: the average down payment dropped slightly during the first quarter of 2016. In which areas in the U.S. can buyers find a home with lower down payment
By Staff Reporter
Celebrity Homes for Sale: Golf Phenom Nick Price Lists Florida Home for $22M

Golf Hall of Famer Nick Price is selling his oceanfront home in Jupiter Island, Florida for a whopping price of $21.9 million.
By Staff Reporter
Home Energy-Saving Tips: Cut Off on Electricity and Charge Your Phone Using a Plant

Here's a look at a very unique and useful plant charger. Did you know that there is another way for you to charge your phone without using electricity? This option is quite absurd, but it's actually pretty useful and beneficial.
By Staff Reporter