Fun Real Estate

26
Aug
2026

House flipping tips for today’s market

Back when the real estate market was hot—which seems like decades ago, doesn’t it?—there was money to be made flipping houses. House flipping practically became a sport, let alone a business. It’s…
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Posted in: Fun Real Estate, Practical Advice For Homebuyers
26
Aug
2026

How Google can add to your home’s value

There’s a ‘light-filled’ 1894 Victorian house for sale in San Francisco’s Bernal Heights neighborhood. Among the advertised amenities: Two bedrooms, a library/media room with fireplace—and proximity to the Google shuttle. You’ve probably seen…
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Posted in: Fun Real Estate, Practical Advice For Home Sellers, Practical Advice For Homebuyers, Real Estate Market Trends
26
Aug
2026

How do I find out if someone died in my house?

I came across an online forum recently in which someone asked, “How do I find out if someone died in my house?” One forum member wanted to know if anyone had died…
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Posted in: Fun Real Estate, Practical Advice For Homeowners
26
Aug
2026

Imagine paying an extra $4K per month for your mortgage

Let's say you've just bought a $525,000 home with a 20 percent down payment. At current 30-year fixed conforming loan mortgage rates, your monthly payment is $2,206.80. Now, take that same loan…
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26
Aug
2026

Best cities for families in 2010

Parenting magazine recently released the results of its Best Cities for Families 2010 survey. The survey ranked 101 small and large U.S. cities based on health, safety, education, economy, and recreation. San Francisco…
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26
Aug
2026

Mortgage meltdown trend: The wealthy are walking away from their homes too

There’s an old saying: The rich are different. But lately, that difference is shrinking, as some affluent homeowners face foreclosure and struggle with mortgage payments just like everyone else. Folks who bought…
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Posted in: Fun Real Estate, General Real Estate Advice & Tips, Practical Advice For Homebuyers, Real Estate Foreclosure Tips, Short Sale Tips & Advice
26
Aug
2026

Can a home office help sell a house?

A few years ago, the well-organized, customized closet became a must-have item on practically every homebuyer’s checklist. Now you can add a custom-built home office to that list. A custom-built home office…
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Posted in: Fun Real Estate, General Real Estate Advice & Tips, Practical Advice For Home Sellers, Practical Advice For Homeowners
26
Aug
2026

In Brooklyn: Norah Jones’ brownstone WindowGate- and what it means for you

Singer Norah Jones has been in the news lately. Actually, let’s be more specific: Her Brooklyn townhouse has been in the news. And in what’s been branded as WindowGate, there’s a lesson…
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Posted in: Fun Real Estate, General Real Estate Advice & Tips, Practical Advice For Homebuyers, Practical Advice For Homeowners
26
Aug
2026

Apple iPad real estate apps could save homebuyers and agents time

No doubt Apple’s iPad, which hits stores Saturday (April 3), will be a cool gadget to have around the house. But the wireless tablet could also help you buy a house. Already, at…
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26
Aug
2026

More iPad and iPhone real estate apps for homebuyers and sellers

I’ve had my Apple iPad for several days now, and one of the apps I love is Zillow, the iPad version of Zillow.com. Zillow for the iPad (a free app) puts a huge amount…
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