The Ins And Outs Of Home Mortgages Owning a home is a huge responsibility which shouldn’t be taken lightly. The first step is often to get approved for a mortgage, but there is a lot to learn before you dive right in. People who have taken mortgage in the past have contributed their knowledge to… Read more »
San Francisco Preservation Panel Approves LGBT Historic Document
San Francisco’s Historic Preservation Commission today (Wednesday, November 18) unanimously approved an LGBT historic document that’s meant to help hold on to gay spaces in the city. Officially titled the “Citywide Historic Context Statement for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer History in San Francisco,” the survey spans the centuries and features groups from Native… Read more »
Featured Gay Friendly Real Estate Agent: Kate McGee, Charlotte, North Carolina
Periodically we’ll feature one of our real estate professionals here to let our readers know about some great Realtors, Mortgage Brokers, and Other Real Estate Professionals. Kate grew up in the Midwest, but after moving to North Carolina in 2006, she truly felt she was “home.” While finishing her degree in Marketing, she began running… Read more »
Terry’s Blog: Take Control Of The Process – Home Selling Tips That Work
Take Control Of The Process – Home Selling Tips That Work Selling real estate is a profession. There is a reason that not just anyone can be a real estate agent. There is lots of information you have to know. For this reason, being the non-agent person in a real estate sale can be scary… Read more »
Terry’s Blog: Real Estate Advice You Need To Know
Real Estate Advice You Need To Know You have many worries and concerns when it comes to buying real estate, but you know it has to be done and when you are ready – well, you are ready. If you want to go about finding the right property and purchasing wisely, you could put some… Read more »
Inventory in St petersburg/Tampa Remains Tight
The most recent statistics from the Pinellas Realtor Organization are equally impressive. The average sales price for a single family home was $256,543 in September. A 15.1% increase from last year. The number of closed sales for single family homes, townhouses and condos in September rose 13.8% to a total of 1,863. Median days on… Read more »
Miami Real Estate Continues Strong Momentum in 3Q
Miami-Dade County real estate posted a robust third quarter as total residential sales, single-family home transactions, existing condo transactions and median prices grew compared to the same period in 2014, according to a new report by the 40,000-member MIAMI Association of REALTORS(R) (MIAMI) and the local Multiple Listing Service systems. Miami-Dade County had 7,811 total… Read more »
Featured Lesbian Real Estate Agent: Shelly Casteel, Portland, Oregon
Periodically we’ll feature one of our real estate professionals here to let our readers know about some great Realtors, Mortgage Brokers, and Other Real Estate Professionals. Looking for a Portland real estate team who will work hard for you, and will take the stress out of the process? Give us a call! I am the… Read more »
Americans Aren’t Going Anywhere
Long-distance moves  from one city to another, out of state, across the country  are often moves made for jobs. Local moves, on the other hand, tend to be more about housing. We move from one address to another within the same city or county to get a bigger home, a better home, a… Read more »
Terry’s Blog: Tactics That Will Make Your Real Estate Sale A Success
Tactics That Will Make Your Real Estate Sale A Success Trying to sell real estate can cause a lot of stress, particularly if that real estate is your own home. It is even more difficult if you are unsure about how to approach it. Being educated and informed about the process of selling your home… Read more »
Terry’s Blog: Apply This Information To Your Buying Plan And Succeed
Apply This Information To Your Buying Plan And Succeed Whether you are a first time home buyer or a veteran to the market, you are going to benefit from the information that follows. There are constant changes to the market and knowing the latest tips for success in buying real estate is going to benefit… Read more »
A New Gayborhood in Dallas?
A neighborhood in south Dallas bound by Fair Park, I-45 and I-30 is among the many neighborhoods in the historically blighted area beginning to garner real estate developers’ attention. Thanks to a push by civic and business leaders to provide affordable housing and more infrastructure investments such as transportation, the storefronts by Fair Park are… Read more »
Terry’s Blog: Considering Taking Out A Mortgage? Here Are Some Helpful Tips!
Considering Taking Out A Mortgage? Here Are Some Helpful Tips! When you are buying a new home, it is an exciting time. There is so much to be excited about, but dealing with your home mortgage can be difficult. Finding the best rates and terms is important, as well as paying your mortgage off in… Read more »
Terry’s Blog: Easy Sales Tips For Your Real Estate
Easy Sales Tips For Your Real Estate In real estate, the rewards you gain come from the effort you put in. The seller who is most informed and educated will often reap the highest profits. In this article, expert tips and advice are covered so you can have the most useful information at your disposal…. Read more »
Terry’s Blog: Read This If You Are Planning On Purchasing Real Estate
Read This If You Are Planning On Purchasing Real Estate Some people are purchasing real estate to get started off as an investor, while others are just looking for a nice family home to move into. Where ever you fall on the real estate spectrum, you need to be informed as a buyer before you… Read more »
Featured Lesbian Real Estate Agent: Vicky Blanche-Young, Asheville, North Carolina
Periodically we’ll feature one of our real estate professionals here to let our readers know about some great Realtors, Mortgage Brokers, and Other Real Estate Professionals. Hi! I’m Vicky Blanche-Young, a Real Estate Agent with Keller Williams in the Asheville, North Carolina area. I serve Asheville, Buncombe County, and the surrounding region. I love working… Read more »
San Francisco Luxury Housing Market Cooling
It’s official: San Francisco’s luxury housing market is cooling, according to Paragon Real Estate Group. “All price segments in San Francisco have cooled off from the overheated frenzy of the spring 2015 selling season — this cooling is a common seasonal phenomenon,” Paragon said in its November market report released Friday. “But while the lower… Read more »
America’s Middle-Class Squeeze-Out
The Chinese restaurant across the street from me – one of the last, reasonably priced joints in the neighborhood – closed last weekend. Their lease was up for renewal and the rent increased from $5,000 a month to $25,000. Such an enormous jump isn’t unusual here in the West Village, part of Greenwich Village in… Read more »
Terry’s Blog: Gather Information Before Selling Your Real Estate
Gather Information Before Selling Your Real Estate Successfully selling your home involves doing everything that you can to grab the attention of the buyer and keep it focused on your property. Buyers often look at several homes each day, and your residence has to stand out if you want to attract a number of reasonable… Read more »
Terry’s Blog: Be A Smart Buyer With These Tips!
Be A Smart Buyer With These Tips! A lot of new real estate buyers get easily confused by the market. There’s more that goes into purchasing the right real estate than simply the price. Make sure you give this article a read before you decide to invest money in anything as a real estate buyer…. Read more »
Will China Policy Change Bring Even More Foreign Buyers to NYC?
China’s Central Bank is moving forward with capital markets reforms that could make it easier for Chinese citizens to invest in New York real estate. The country’s monetary policymakers announced on Friday they may soon allow residents of a Shanghai free-trade zone to buy overseas assets directly – a trial run for the rest of… Read more »
Featured Gay Friendly Real Estate Agent: Randy Wilkins, Lafayette, California
Periodically we’ll feature one of our real estate professionals here to let our readers know about some great Realtors, Mortgage Brokers, and Other Real Estate Professionals. Randy Wilkins, an East Bay Native, is a successful Real Estate Broker specializing in both residential and investment sales. He earned his MBA from Saint Mary’s College in Moraga… Read more »
Terry’s Blog: Great Tips About Home Mortgages That Anyone Can Use
Great Tips About Home Mortgages That Anyone Can Use If you’re wondering what it takes to end up with the right mortgage loan, then you just need some advice to help get you going in the right direction. This article will help you with that, detailing what is needed for you to get a mortgage… Read more »
Terry’s Blog: Home Selling Advice Straight From The Pros
Home Selling Advice Straight From The Pros Looking at the real estate market of today, it’s very hard to gauge the overall atmosphere. Will your property sell or will it just sit on the market for years until you have to reduce the price? Read this article and pay attention to the tips if you… Read more »
Terry’s Blog: Real Estate Tips And Tricks For Up-And-Coming Property Tycoons
Real Estate Tips And Tricks For Up-And-Coming Property Tycoons Timing your home purchase can be a difficult task but when you have the right job, the down payment and decent credit, you have no reason to postpone buying your new home. The tips below will help you to collect the paperwork needed to buy a… Read more »
Where in America There’s the Most Room to Grow
From the sky, the Western half of the United States looks like the emptiest part of the country. A nighttime satellite image shows the country in two halves, divided by a line running roughly from Dallas to Fargo: East of that line, the night sparkles, but west of that line is mostly dark until you… Read more »
Salt Lake City May Name Street After Harvey Milk
Salt Lake City could soon have a street named after pioneering gay leader Harvey Milk, an idea that reflects the progressive bent of the city that’s home to the Mormon church and capital of a conservative state. City officials say they have been working with LGBT leaders on the initiative, which would place Harvey Milk… Read more »
Featured Gay Real Estate Agent: Ron Milligan, Portland, Oregon
Periodically we’ll feature one of our real estate professionals here to let our readers know about some great Realtors, Mortgage Brokers, and Other Real Estate Professionals. Ron Milligan is Portland’s condo pro! He’s a specialist in condominium and townhouse associations, covering downtown, The Pearl, and Portland’s many other neighborhoods. Ron always has the latest Portland… Read more »
Featured Gay Real Estate Agent: Will Cook, Palm Springs, California
Periodically we’ll feature one of our real estate professionals here to let our readers know about some great Realtors, Mortgage Brokers, and Other Real Estate Professionals. Will is a native of Baton Rouge, LA, but has lived in NYC and Boston for most of his adult life. He attended graduate school in Boston and worked… Read more »
Portland, I Love You but You’re Forcing Me Out
My name is Carye Bye and I make my living as an artist. My work comes in many forms–some of it I get paid for and some I just do because it makes me happy. You may know my wood-block prints of Portland’s bridges or animals on bicycles, which I create in my one-person print… Read more »
Terry’s Blog: Make Your Selling Venture In The Real Estate Market A Success With These Tips
Make Your Selling Venture In The Real Estate Market A Success With These Tips There are so many things that you need to keep in mind when you are trying to sell your home. From the price to the decor, everything about your home matters. While it may seem like a lot it can be… Read more »
San Franciso Real Estate Showing Trouble Signs for Investors
The streaking hot San Francisco housing market is finally showing signs of cooling down and experts are wary of trouble times ahead. Morgan Stanley’s Vance Edelson issued a statement aimed at its valued clients on Friday saying, “The tech IPO slowdown has stoked concern that San Fran, one of the hottest real estate markets, could… Read more »
Featured Gay Friendly Real Estate Agent: Rachael Felan, Austin, Texas
Periodically we’ll feature one of our real estate professionals here to let our readers know about some great Realtors, Mortgage Brokers, and Other Real Estate Professionals. A local Austin resident and a UT graduate, I haven’t found a better place than Austin to call home. Since obtaining my license in 2007 I have enjoyed every… Read more »
Condos Outpace Single-Family Homes in Appreciation
Condos are back in the game as they outpace single-family homes in appreciation. A recent research study released by Zillow stated that condos are appreciating at 5.1 percent annually, outpacing the 3.7 percent rate of single-family homes in the United States. During the past recession, condos were hit hard by the sudden burst in the… Read more »
Terry’s Blog: Knowing As Much About Selling Real Estate Is Valuable
Knowing As Much About Selling Real Estate Is Valuable Maximizing your home’s value is important if you’re attempting to sell in today’s real estate market. You need to do whatever you can to add value to your home before listing it. In this article, you will find out some great tips on how you can… Read more »
Terry’s Blog: Great Advice About Home Mortgages That Anyone Can Easily Follow
Great Advice About Home Mortgages That Anyone Can Easily Follow To a person untrained in the art of real estate, the mortgage financing process can seem incredibly complicated. Although mortgages are difficult to fully understand, by educating yourself on the best mortgage practices you can learn everything you need to know to get a good… Read more »
Featured Gay Friendly Real Estate Agent: Christine Kinzer, Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Periodically we’ll feature one of our real estate professionals here to let our readers know about some great Realtors, Mortgage Brokers, and Other Real Estate Professionals. From condos to castles, I can help you find the perfect place to live. I’ve been an Associate Broker for over 30 years, and am well versed in all… Read more »
Terry’s Blog: Gaining Information About Selling Real Estate Helps
Gaining Information About Selling Real Estate Helps There are a lot of things you can do in order to improve your chances of selling your property quickly and for a nice profit. Information is power in the real estate industry, and this article will help shed some light on various tips and tactics you can… Read more »
Terry’s Blog: Selling Real Estate Is Easy When You Know These Tips
Selling Real Estate Is Easy When You Know These Tips The decision to sell a piece of property is a significant one, so you will want to be as well informed as possible before you begin the process. Your sale will go much more smoothly if you know what you are doing. This article can… Read more »
Terry’s Blog: Your Real Estate Agent Will Be Able To Help You Apply For A Home Loan
Your Real Estate Agent Will Be Able To Help You Apply For A Home Loan You’ve been looking all day for good tips on buying real estate but have found nothing of use so far. It can be frustrating with the amount of unverified information out there. Pay close attention to the tips provided in… Read more »
Terry’s Blog: What You Need To Know About Your Home Mortgage
What You Need To Know About Your Home Mortgage Mortgages, like any other loan, are a serious endeavor to undertake. Thankfully, a mortgage is backed by a home, meaning you will have an easier time paying it off if you must, but it can still sink you if you don’t complete the process smartly. Read… Read more »
Terry’s Blog: Think Your Home Won’t Sell In This Economy? Think Again!
Think Your Home Won’t Sell In This Economy? Think Again! From improving your home aesthetically to staging it properly when holding an open house, there is a lot you need to know about how to effectively sell a home in this type of real estate market. By following the tips laid out in this article,… Read more »
Terry’s Blog: Guide To Find The Right Location For Your New Home
Guide To Find The Right Location For Your New Home Timing your home purchase can be a difficult task but when you have the right job, the down payment and decent credit, you have no reason to postpone buying your new home. The tips below will help you to collect the paperwork needed to buy… Read more »
In the Gayborhood: Salt Lake City May Name Street After Milk
Salt Lake City could soon have a street named after pioneering gay leader Harvey Milk, an idea that reflects the progressive bent of the city that’s home to the Mormon church and capital of a conservative state. City officials say they have been working with LGBT leaders on the initiative, which would place Harvey Milk… Read more »
Featured Gay Friendly Real Estate Agent: David Carter, Coquitlam, British Columbia, Canada
Periodically we’ll feature one of our real estate professionals here to let our readers know about some great Realtors, Mortgage Brokers, and Other Real Estate Professionals. Providing you with expertise in Real Estate solutions – I dedicate 100% of my energy toward serving my clients. I depend on referrals from satisfied clients, so I work… Read more »
Watch the Spread of Million-Dollar Homes Consume San Francisco
Nearly two-thirds of the homes in the city of San Francisco today are worth more than a million dollars, according to the real estate site Trulia that tracks home values. That dizzying number speaks to the city’s affordable housing crisis — a crisis that has officials fretting about housing even for families making $140,000 a… Read more »
Featured Gay Real Estate Agent: Darryl Hunt, Orlando, Florida
Periodically we’ll feature one of our real estate professionals here to let our readers know about some great Realtors, Mortgage Brokers, and Other Real Estate Professionals. Having resided in Florida for over 25 years, I have been in the real estate business for over 20 years as an Investor, Landlord of multi-family units and a… Read more »
Terry’s Blog: Ideas To Make Selling Your Real Estate Easy
Ideas To Make Selling Your Real Estate Easy It is a common belief that selling your home is a stressful process and for some, this may be true. But the problem with most homeowners is that they are not educated on the topic of selling a home. In the following article, you are going to… Read more »
San Francisco Condo Prices Slip
San Francisco condominium prices fell last month and home sales lagged as the frenzied market cooled off. New condo prices fell 3 percent and resales slipped by 2 percent as the number of sales declined by nearly 20 percent between August and September, according to the Mark Co., a condo marketing firm. Paragon Real Estate… Read more »
Terry’s Blog: Buying Real Estate Does Not Have To Be A Difficult Process
Buying Real Estate Does Not Have To Be A Difficult Process Buying a house is one of the largest investments you’ll make in your life, as well as one of the most exciting. However, that excitement can quickly turn to sorrow if you end up with a house that appeared to be a steal but… Read more »
Terry’s Blog: Save Some Money With Your Home Mortgage!
Save Some Money With Your Home Mortgage! Having a home of your own is a great source of pride. Most folks who wish to purchase a house will need to get a mortgage. It can often be time consuming and daunting to go through the application process. If you wish to get a mortgage while… Read more »
Terry’s Blog: Real Estate – Selling It Quickly For More Money
Real Estate – Selling It Quickly For More Money A great way to ensure that your next real estate venture is a success is to make sure you work up an overview of the entire process. Selling isn’t always easy, so using the tips listed in this article to give you an edge and to… Read more »
Terry’s Blog: Buy The Perfect Piece Of Real Estate With These Tips
Buy The Perfect Piece Of Real Estate With These Tips You want the truth about buying real estate, not just what some random person has said on the internet. There are scores of self-proclaimed experts out there, but you need to know the correct information and be assured that it is legitimate. You will most… Read more »
Is San Francisco a Tech Haven or Gay Bastion?
It’s no secret that that the tech market has exploded in San Francisco in the last few years. According to a report by Dr. Michael Mandel, an estimated 68,000 people in the city of San Francisco work in the technology industry; one report by the Bay Area Council Economic Instituteputs the number of professional science… Read more »
Featured Gay Friendly Real Estate Agent: Philip Kocev, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Periodically we’ll feature one of our real estate professionals here to let our readers know about some great Realtors, Mortgage Brokers, and Other Real Estate Professionals. Real Estate is in my blood! Growing up, conversation at the family dinner table often centered around buying, selling, and investing in real estate. My mother has been a… Read more »
63% of San Francisco Homes Now Worth More Than 1 Million
In all of San Francisco, according to McLaughlin’s study, more than 63 percent of homes (including condos and town houses) are valued at $1 million or more. That’s up from 39 percent in 2010. The city’s housing crunch is a familiar story. We’ve known that lower- and middle-income families have struggled to stay in San… Read more »
Featured Gay Friendly Real Estate Agent: Alyx Akers, Northampton, Massachusetts
Periodically we’ll feature one of our real estate professionals here to let our readers know about some great Realtors, Mortgage Brokers, and Other Real Estate Professionals. Alyx got her start in real estate in 2000 in Orlando, FL. Having learned the business in a high-volume, competitive market, she understands the importance of patience, experience and… Read more »
Terry’s Blog: Selling Real Estate With Some Easy Tips
Selling Real Estate With Some Easy Tips Today’s economy is a stressful one, and selling your home can be difficult. Finding ways to get yourself ahead in the current market can not only be helpful, but essential. In this article we will discuss some tips recommended by the experts to help you sell your home… Read more »
Terry’s Blog: Buying A Home? Here’s Some Help
Buying A Home? Here’s Some Help Buying a home should be a fun and exciting experience. Don’t let yourself get taken advantage of though during the process as you are too excited to see clearly what you are really buying. Let this article give you some ideas on the best way to buy a home… Read more »
Featured Gay Friendly Real Estate Agent: Erik Cole, Gig Harbor, Washington
Periodically we’ll feature one of our real estate professionals here to let our readers know about some great Realtors, Mortgage Brokers, and Other Real Estate Professionals. I have experience in foreclosures, short sales along with personal and professional experience with relocation. The West Sound area of the PNW is so beautiful and full of life… Read more »
Rents in Brooklyn and Queens Nearly As Pricey as Manhattan
Median Manhattan sales prices have reached a new high just shy of $1 million since the recession, and median rent in the borough is expected to follow suit and reach $3,092 in 2015. While that’s not all that surprisingâ€â€everyone knows Manhattan is expensiveâ€â€and at this point, it’s not even all that surprising that some Brooklyn… Read more »
Terry’s Blog: Top Tips For Getting Good Home Mortgages
Top Tips For Getting Good Home Mortgages Do you want to purchase a new residence? Or do you want to just refinance an existing mortgage? Borrowing money to finance a home purchase can be done by a mortgage. Though the whole process may be confusing, this information should be helpful. When trying to figure out… Read more »
Terry’s Blog: Real Estate Selling Advice That Is Easy To Follow
Real Estate Selling Advice That Is Easy To Follow Begin your journey in the real estate market the right way when you follow these tips. This site is designed to provide you with all the tips you are going to need to make your real estate sale move quickly and as smoothly as it possibly… Read more »
Terry’s Blog: Be Smart And Know These Tips When Buying Real Estate
Be Smart And Know These Tips When Buying Real Estate There are different rules when it comes to financing, searching, and buying a home, so the whole process can be overwhelming and complex. It is imperative to learn the tricks of the trade in the real estate market in order to have a great home… Read more »
Terry’s Blog: Real Estate Selling With A Few Solid Tips
Real Estate Selling With A Few Solid Tips When it comes time to sell your home, your rental property or commercial space, there is a lot to consider. Take the time to read the tips and information in this article, to get a head start on your sales project. You’ll be glad that you did…. Read more »
Terry’s Blog: Searching, Viewing, Buying: Advice To Help You Buy Your Home
Searching, Viewing, Buying: Advice To Help You Buy Your Home It’s never an easy thing to venture into unfamiliar territory like the housing market and still come out ahead. A lot of homebuyers out there today, are getting pulled apart from every direction and burned on a variety of real estate deals. Make sure that… Read more »
Is It Time to Worry About Rising Interest Rates?
The Federal Reserve is likely to raise short-term interest rates later this year for the first time since 2006. Will it throttle the commercial real estate boom? That’s a multibillion-dollar question for investors. Real estate insiders talk about the rate hike the way doctors talk about wine: healthy in moderate doses. Even if higher rates… Read more »
Terry’s Blog: Getting The Best From Your Home Mortgage
Getting The Best From Your Home Mortgage Home mortgages are usually necessary to home owners. The process is often daunting if you lack a bit of knowledge. You need to enter into a home mortgage with a solid understanding of the process and this article can help you understand more about this topic. You will… Read more »
Cold Weather Incoming!
We’ve had a brief spell of cold weather lately in Seattle, signaling that a climate  change is imminent. We know people like to get everything done before it gets too cold outside, so if you’re putting something off make sure to get to it! Wash your car, clean the gutters, clear out your garage, put… Read more »
Terry’s Blog: What To Do Before You Put Your Home Up For Sale
What To Do Before You Put Your Home Up For Sale Today’s homebuyers are a different breed than before. They’re looking for the best deals on the best property out there. As a seller, if you cannot cater directly to this demanding market, your property will go stagnant. Read this article and check out some… Read more »
Terry’s Blog: Solid Advice For Making Smart Real Estate Purchases
Solid Advice For Making Smart Real Estate Purchases Would you like to know more about buying a home? Do you feel like there is so much for you to learn? Then you have come to the right place. The advice given to you in the following article is going to help you out when in… Read more »
Featured Gay Real Estate Agent: Fred Richenderfer, Providence, Rhode Island
Periodically we’ll feature one of our real estate professionals here to let our readers know about some great Realtors, Mortgage Brokers, and Other Real Estate Professionals. Thank you for visiting my Gay Realty Network web site. I am a dedicated, full-time, RE/MAX agent serving the Greater Providence, East Side, Cranston, Warwick, Lincoln, North Providence, Cumberland,… Read more »
Atlanta Okays Temporary Rainbow Crosswalks for Gayborhood
The gayborhood will get a little gayer just in time for Pride. The Atlanta City Council on Monday approved the temporary installation of rainbow crosswalks at a busy Midtown intersection. The resolution, sponsored by City Council member Kwanza Hall, enables the crosswalks for 10th Street and Piedmont Avenue for two weeks, paving the way for… Read more »
Terry’s Blog: Real Estate Selling: The Tips The Experts Use
Real Estate Selling: The Tips The Experts Use Come learn about all the tips and tricks that the real estate moguls do not want you to know. This advice will help you to get the most from your real estate sale. Do not get lost in the flurry of your real estate sale. Stay on… Read more »
In Terry’s Blog: The Market For A New Home? Check-Out These Buyers Tips!
In The Market For A New Home? Check-Out These Buyers Tips! It’s never an easy thing to venture into unfamiliar territory like the housing market and still come out ahead. A lot of homebuyers out there today, are getting pulled apart from every direction and burned on a variety of real estate deals. Make sure… Read more »
Half of US Metros Likely to See Eight Year Home Sale High in 2015
RealtyTrac, the nation’s leading source for comprehensive housing data, today released its August 2015 U.S. Home Sales Report, which shows single family home and condo sales through August were on pace for an eight-year high nationwide and in 110 out of 204 (54 percent) metropolitan statistical areas with sufficient sales data. A total of 1,947,028… Read more »
Terry’s Blog: What You Need To Know About Your Home Mortgage
What You Need To Know About Your Home Mortgage New homes are usually financed through mortgages. It is also possible to secure second mortgages on homes already owned. Whatever kind of mortgage you need, the advice below can help. Avoid borrowing the most amount of money that is offered. Lenders give you an approval amount,… Read more »
Terry’s Blog: Get Your Home Sold Fast With These Amazing Tips
Get Your Home Sold Fast With These Amazing Tips The real estate market has been depressed in most areas of the country for the last few years. Listing your home for sale in today’s market requires you to review how much comparable homes in your area are selling for and make adjustments based on amenities… Read more »
Terry’s Blog: Don’t Understand The Real Estate Game? Read These Buying Tips!
Don’t Understand The Real Estate Game? Read These Buying Tips! More and more individuals are becoming a lot more interested in buying real estate today. This article discusses the information that you need to know to purchase real estate. Knowing what you can afford in monthly payments is very important when considering a real estate… Read more »
Most Popular Type of Home in Every Major American City
The detached, single-family home — far and away the most common style of housing in America — is rare in Washington, D.C. Only about one in 10 homes inside the District is designed this way, with a private front door to the city, maybe a yard in the back, some buffer space keeping the neighbors… Read more »
Featured Gay Friendly Real Estate Agent: Joe Stanfield, Charlotte, North Carolina
Periodically we’ll feature one of our real estate professionals here to let our readers know about some great Realtors, Mortgage Brokers, and Other Real Estate Professionals. A great real estate agent needs many skills and qualities, including integrity, community and real estate market knowledge, marketing savvy, strong negotiation skills and a good professional network –… Read more »
It’s Supposed To Lean Like That
New Yorkers might think we’re getting our own Tower Of Pisa, but as Gothamist explains, it’s supposed to lean like that: A new building is going up near a long-empty land parcel near the East River in Midtown, and it looks a little…sideways. Lest you think this sloped structure is the product of some Jägerbombed… Read more »
Featured Gay Real Estate Agent: Tom Wolf, Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Periodically we’ll feature one of our real estate professionals here to let our readers know about some great Realtors, Mortgage Brokers, and Other Real Estate Professionals. If you are considering relocating, acquiring a second home or condo in the Greater Fort Lauderdale area, you need a Real Estate Agent that understands the emotional and financial… Read more »
Terry’s Blog: Techniques For Profiting The Most From Your Real Estate Sale
Techniques For Profiting The Most From Your Real Estate Sale In this day and age, there is not enough information that you can get in regards to selling real estate. You might not only need help making your own new decisions, but you may also need to solidify what you already know. This article should… Read more »
Britain to Get First Ever LGBT Retirement Home
The first ever LGBT retirement home could soon open in the UK. Tonic Housing has begun plans to build the home for up to 150 people in either London or Brighton. It aims to build the first LGBT retirement home in the UK, as they already exist in Spain, the US and Germany. One of… Read more »
Historic Preservation Wins in St Petersburg
Historic Preservation Wins! Florida is not a state where the need for Historic Preservation ordinances comes to mind. Most of my out of state clients are surprised to discover that St Petersburg has some of the finest surviving Arts and Crafts era neighborhoods. Many of them can thank the gay community for the renovations that… Read more »
Terry’s Blog: Top Tips For Getting A Great Deal On Real Estate!
Top Tips For Getting A Great Deal On Real Estate! Who says that buying real estate is easy? There are so many things to consider that you have to be ready to get down and dirty and really do the work it takes to find the right property. Using this guide, however, could get you… Read more »
Terry’s Blog: Home Mortgage Advice That Can Save You A Bundle
Home Mortgage Advice That Can Save You A Bundle Home ownership is the American dream, but obtaining a mortgage loan in the current state of the economy can be difficult. There are multiple home mortgage options, and it is important that you choose the right one. This article contains some valuable tips to help you… Read more »
Terry’s Blog: Real Estate Buying Tips For Everyone
Real Estate Buying Tips For Everyone There is so much to learn when it comes to purchasing real estate. This is why it is helpful to learn as much as you can about buying real estate before you make your decision. Here are some helpful tips you can use when thinking about the type of… Read more »
Terry’s Blog: Simplify The Home Buying Process And Find Your Dream Property Now
Simplify The Home Buying Process And Find Your Dream Property Now These are great times to look into investing in real estate. It’s a buyer’s market and there is the opportunity for you to benefit from the financial crisis that this country is facing. The following advice is provided to help you get the home… Read more »
Terry’s Blog: Real Estate Selling Made Easy. Helpful Tips And Tricks!
Real Estate Selling Made Easy. Helpful Tips And Tricks! Knowing the best practices for selling real estate successfully, can really give you a great start and future in the industry. There are many things that you want to know and understand as you pursue new prospects for real estate. This article can ensure that you… Read more »
Terry’s Blog: Tips To Consider When Buying A New Home
Tips To Consider When Buying A New Home If you have been waiting to buy a home, now is the time. There are so many wonderful opportunities out there for anyone who has been thinking about getting into the housing market. This article will walk you through some steps that you can take to get… Read more »
In the Gayborhood: Wilton Manor’s Georgie’s Alibi to Close
After an extensive period of speculation and rumor-milling, we’re hearing that famed St. Pete watering hole Georgie’s Alibi will be no more as of Sept. 19. Our reporter, Aaron Alper, just returned from a phone call with the real estate developer, and it seems that the news is grim. The area’s most notable gay bar… Read more »
Terry’s Blog: Home Mortgage Tips That You Can Use
Home Mortgage Tips That You Can Use As you plan to buy your new home, the idea of getting a mortgage will pop up frequently. You need to learn all you can before you pursue such a loan, but where can you get such an education? This article is the perfect place to start, so… Read more »
Featured Gay Friendly Real Estate Agent: Michael Tessaro, Fremont, California
Periodically we’ll feature one of our real estate professionals here to let our readers know about some great Realtors, Mortgage Brokers, and Other Real Estate Professionals. Michael Tessaro will get the job done for you… he’s professional, successful, educated, knowledgeable, with style. If you’re buying or selling a home in Alameda/Contra Costa or Santa Clara… Read more »
Seattle Developers Say Condos Have Too Much Liability, Need to be More Expensive
Builders are opting for apartments over condos, experts say, because they don’t face the liability of being sued under the state’s condominium act. Some condo builders still bear fresh memories of multimillion-dollar settlements with homeowner associations. “You’re finding developers saying, ‘Why take the risk of building a condo?’\0x2009” said Matthew Gardner, chief economist at Windermere… Read more »
Terry’s Blog: Tips, Tricks, And Advice For Selling Your Home
Tips, Tricks, And Advice For Selling Your Home Selling real estate can be an overwhelmingly complicated process. Navigating the treacherous waters of pricing, inspections and legal contracts is difficult for the beginner. The advice presented here intends to take some of the difficulty out selling your home. Read on to clear up some of the… Read more »
Featured Lesbian Real Estate Agent: Talia Freedman, Albuquerque, New Mexico
Periodically we’ll feature one of our real estate professionals here to let our readers know about some great Realtors, Mortgage Brokers, and Other Real Estate Professionals. I’ve worked in the Albuquerque real estate market for six years, and I bring an extensive background in sales, advertising, art and marketing to the job. My experience allows… Read more »
A Surprising Culprit in San Francisco’s Real Estate Crisis
The awkward, criss-crossing intersections around Market Street and Van Ness Avenue will soon pop with some of the most change in the city. Nearly every property zoned to rise at least 120 feet tall under 2009’s Market-Octavia Plan has been snatched up, and the city’s newest spate of towers is in the works. Carpet stores,… Read more »
Why Developers in Minneapolis Hate Condos
Four Minneapolis developers walk into a room at St. Thomas School of Law … and mostly agree about the current state of multi-family residential real estate. The market, they all say, is hot, with projects being announced with a regularity not seen since before the Great Recession. But those projects are mostly apartment buildings —… Read more »
Featured Gay Real Estate Agent: Mario Banuelos, San Francisco, California
Periodically we’ll feature one of our real estate professionals here to let our readers know about some great Realtors, Mortgage Brokers, and Other Real Estate Professionals. Mario is a San Francisco real estate superstar. He is a nationally recognized Top Agent, as well as a husband, son, brother, uncle, and friend. Mario is also a… Read more »
The Wildest Manhattan Condo Projects Hitting the Market
New York is becoming Disney World for wealthy condo fanatics. A wave of glitzy new condominium projects is coming to Manhattan by the end of the year, bringing the annual total of new apartment units to a whopping 5,300 — more than twice the number that hit the market during the same period last year,… Read more »
Terry’s Blog: How To Sell Your Home Quickly And Efficiently
How To Sell Your Home Quickly And Efficiently Selling your home may not be as easy as it once was with today’s real estate market. You will need to develop an aggressive marketing strategy to attract as many potential buyers as possible. Competition for buyers is tough. You will need to reach out to as… Read more »
Terry’s Blog: Buying Real Estate? Get The Most For Your Money
Buying Real Estate? Get The Most For Your Money If you are looking at buying real estate, now is an excellent time. There are a lot of properties available and prices are at an all time low. Read on for some great tips on how you can get a great deal and a great home… Read more »
Terry’s Blog: Everything You Ought To Know About Home Mortgages
Everything You Ought To Know About Home Mortgages Every American dreams to own the perfect home of his or her own. If you are searching for your first home but are unsure of the mortgage financing process, this is the perfect article for you. Use the information in the following paragraphs to learn the key… Read more »
New York’s West Village: Bohemian Past, Lofty Prices
The West Village of Manhattan is a place “where the streets are so tiny, so isolated from the hubbub of the rest of the city, they have managed to stay trapped in a time warp,” said Barry Benepe, an architect and urban planner who has rented an apartment on Jane Street since 1971 and was… Read more »
Featured Lesbian Real Estate Agent: Kelly Stafford, Portland, Oregon
Periodically we’ll feature one of our real estate professionals here to let our readers know about some great Realtors, Mortgage Brokers, and Other Real Estate Professionals. At Home Sweet Home Realty, we list properties for just 4% total commission, a great savings for the home seller. We pride ourselves on providing the same level of… Read more »
Terry’s Blog: Selling Your Home: What You Should Know To Be Successful In The Real Estate Market
Selling Your Home: What You Should Know To Be Successful In The Real Estate Market Selling a home can be a daunting prospect. For virtually every seller, the amount of financial value wrapped up in their house is enormous. Risking it on the real estate market seems dangerous. The state of the market does not… Read more »
Terry’s Blog: Useful Advice To Help You Sell Your Home Now
Useful Advice To Help You Sell Your Home Now Many people are experiencing trouble in selling their real estate currently. This includes homes, businesses and even empty lots. If you are having trouble selling your real estate or if you are simply looking for tips to help you, then this article will be a great… Read more »
Terry’s Blog: Tips And Advice About Buying A Home
Tips And Advice About Buying A Home Purchasing the right piece of real estate can be an overwhelming task. There are numerous questions that you should ask and ideas you should keep in mind before putting your pen to paper. Reading as much as you can on real estate, can be a great way to… Read more »
Terry’s Blog: Follow This Advice To Sell Your Real Estate
Follow This Advice To Sell Your Real Estate It’s not impossible to sell your real estate in this market. You can make some wise choices and affect the sale of your property in a pro active way. This article will shine a light on those choices that you should focus on and how they can… Read more »
Want Higher Home Values? Look for Trader Joe’s
If you’re deciding whether to buy a house near Whole Foods Market or Trader Joe’s, RealtyTrac recommends Trader Joe’s. A study by the Irvine, California-based housing data and analytics company found that houses near Trader Joe’s locations appreciate faster than those near a Whole Foods. Homeowners near Trader Joe’s have seen their houses increase 40… Read more »
Terry’s Blog: Questions About Home Buying-Then Consider These Tips!
Questions About Home Buying-Then Consider These Tips! Buying real estate can be a rewarding experience especially if you know when to buy. Getting a good deal is the tip of the iceberg, you may end up turning a profit later if you decide to get rid of it. Fixing up a place after buying it… Read more »
California Real Estate Spiraling Out of Reach of Average Buyer
Families who earn an average income can only afford a home in seven of 32 California counties, according to the California Association of Realtors. The report said someone earning the state’s median income of $60,244 can afford less than a third of California’s available homes, condos and town homes. For Judy Cornick, a Sacramento retiree… Read more »
Terry’s Blog: Save Some Money With Your Home Mortgage!
Save Some Money With Your Home Mortgage! It isn’t impossible to get an amazing mortgage – one you can afford which offers the amount of money you need to buy or renovate your home – but it does take effort. The first step is to do your research, learning about mortgages. The tips below will… Read more »
Terry’s Blog: Follow This Advice To Get Your Home Sold
Follow This Advice To Get Your Home Sold If you’re a seller in this market, you are probably asking many questions. “What’s the right price to sell my real estate? How fast will it sell? What can I do to raise the value of my real estate?” This article can help you answer some of… Read more »
Terry’s Blog: Buying A Home Should Be A Fun And Interesting Process
Buying A Home Should Be A Fun And Interesting Process Buying real estate can be incredibly intimidating to someone that has never done it before. It can easily lead information overload because of all of the resources available. Below are some tips to assist you in getting all of this information organized to where you… Read more »
New Ice Cream Shop for the Castro Gayborhood
San Francisco’s Castro Merchants business group voted this morning (Thursday, August 6) to approve a proposed ice cream shop in the neighborhood. Juliet Pries, a 15-year-Castro resident, said she hopes to open the Cafe Fountain at 554 Castro Street by early 2016. Pries, who’s straight and currently owns Ice Cream Bar, at 815 Cole Street… Read more »
Featured Gay Real Estate Agent: Mark Zipperer, Chicago
Periodically we’ll feature one of our real estate professionals here to let our readers know about some great Realtors, Mortgage Brokers, and Other Real Estate Professionals. I value my connections with the LGBT community, am knowledgeable of the area, and have a proven track record. See Mark’s Expanded Listing on Gay Realty Network Here Gay… Read more »
Terry’s Blog: Find A Real Estate Agent That Is Dedicated To The Sale Of Your Home
Find A Real Estate Agent That Is Dedicated To The Sale Of Your Home It’s always a great idea to receive some tips and overall real estate advice before you attempt to sell your properties. Knowing how to push property in this fickle market today is the difference between success and failure. Follow this article… Read more »
Terry’s Blog: Get Informed On Your Next Real Estate Purchase With These Tips
Get Informed On Your Next Real Estate Purchase With These Tips Purchasing a home is the dream of practically every person out there. Settling down and starting a family has been the natural way of life for people from the very beginning of human existence. Of course, the houses of today are a lot better… Read more »
California Home Sales At 9-Year High
Sales of California homes remained robust in July, with the number of houses and condos sold hitting a nine-year high for the second month in a row, a research firm reported Wednesday. CoreLogic Inc. reported an estimated 46,065 new and existing single-family homes sold in California in July. That’s up 14.4 percent from last July,… Read more »
Terry’s Blog: Educate Yourself About Home Mortgages With This Article
Educate Yourself About Home Mortgages With This Article Finding a reliable mortgage broker should not be a burden. The more you learn about the mortgage process, the more at ease you will be. These tips can help you find a reputable mortgage lender. Continue reading to understand the basics. Knowing your credit score is important… Read more »
How Amazon Swallowed Seattle
Seattle is dead and Amazon killed it. The recent news around Amazon has focused on the company as a workplace. Much of it has been unflattering, all of it is accurate. But a more comprehensive indictment of Amazon would also describe its effect on the rest of Seattle, which used to be a great place… Read more »
Terry’s Blog: The Secrets Of Successful Selling In The Real Estate Market
The Secrets Of Successful Selling In The Real Estate Market From improving your home aesthetically to staging it properly when holding an open house, there is a lot you need to know about how to effectively sell a home in this type of real estate market. By following the tips laid out in this article,… Read more »
Terry’s Blog: Things To Consider When Making A Real Estate Purchase
Things To Consider When Making A Real Estate Purchase The housing market isn’t necessarily complicated, but with everyone and their brother trying to make money off of your investment, there are a lot of people who would rather you not know the first thing about buying real estate. Read this article to find out some… Read more »
Featured Gay Friendly Real Estate Agent: David Kerr, Sonoma, California
Periodically we’ll feature one of our real estate professionals here to let our readers know about some great Realtors, Mortgage Brokers, and Other Real Estate Professionals. I am a Bay Area native, born in San Francisco and raised in Berkeley in the 60’s where I was immersed in music and the arts, hanging out at… Read more »
Chicago’s Downtown Building Boom
Summer is cranking along and so is Chicago’s construction scene. In case you’ve missed it, the city is experiencing a boom in new construction. Thousands of new apartment units and hotel rooms are on the way, and the city’s skyline is littered with cranes that are helping construct these new developments. And while it seems… Read more »
Lack of Supply Driving Up US Home Prices
Home prices in the U.S. have risen consistently for the last three years. By that measure, the housing market looks pretty good, but the prices are being driven by a severe lack of supply. And that’s discouraging for many buyers, especially in some of the hottest markets, like Denver. Take the case of new mom… Read more »
Featured Gay Mortgage Professional: Adam Jaroszewski, Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
Periodically we’ll feature one of our real estate professionals here to let our readers know about some great Realtors, Mortgage Brokers, and Other Real Estate Professionals. Adam is a gay Fort Lauderdale mortgage lender who specializes in home purchase loans and re-financing. Customer service is always his first priority. If you are planning to buy… Read more »
Terry’s Blog: Remember Get Smart
Get Smart And Follow These Tips On Selling Real Estate From improving your home aesthetically to staging it properly when holding an open house, there is a lot you need to know about how to effectively sell a home in this type of real estate market. By following the tips laid out in this article,… Read more »
Terry’s Blog: Purchase Your New Home By Following This Advice
Purchase Your New Home By Following This Advice Purchasing real estate is a very big investment on your part. Therefore, it is crucial that you make the right decision when deciding the real estate you should purchase. If you make the wrong decision, it could be costly for you. The article below will give you… Read more »
Featured Gay Real Estate Agent: Matthew Berkley, Pasadena, California
Periodically we’ll feature one of our real estate professionals here to let our readers know about some great Realtors, Mortgage Brokers, and Other Real Estate Professionals. A resident of the San Gabriel Valley for most of his life, Matt Berkley is a REALTOR(R) who has made representing historic and architecturally significant properties his primary focus… Read more »
Only 10% of San Francisco Residents Can Afford a Home
Most of the San Francisco residents will find it hard to purchase a home given the rising cost of houses. Based on a study conducted by the California Association of Realtors (C.A.R.), only 10 percent of prospective home owners in the area could afford to buy a single family house. C.A.R. released their 2nd Quarter… Read more »
Terry’s Blog: Home Mortgage Tips That Can Save You A Bundle
Home Mortgage Tips That Can Save You A Bundle Many people are interested in getting a home mortgage but have no clue as to what the requirements are. Lenders have many different types of criteria that they look for, and it is up to you to understand how to prepare yourself to get accepted for… Read more »
Terry’s Blog: Tips For Understanding Selling Real Estate In Today’s World
Tips For Understanding Selling Real Estate In Today’s World It seems like every single day there’s some more breaking news about homes being foreclosed on and others that are just sitting around stagnant. For this reason it can seem very daunting to sell your home in these market conditions. Don’t worry about it too much,… Read more »
Terry’s Blog: Follow These Tips When Buying A Property
Follow These Tips When Buying A Property The way the real estate market works might seem more simple than it sounds. You find a house you like, you put in an offer, and you move in if accepted. Nevertheless, from finding financing to locating the right inspector, there’s so much more that goes into it…. Read more »
State of the US Real Estate Market
Forbes Magazine, that guru of money, has recently issued a roundup of real estate realities for 2015. Rather than re-invent the wheel, this week I am presenting their insights to you in a deconstructed and simple format. Here we go: An overview: Real estate has stabilized – yay! After years of roller coaster values, we… Read more »
Terry’s Blog: Selling Your Home: Real Estate Secrets You Need To Know
Selling Your Home: Real Estate Secrets You Need To Know There are a lot of things you can do in order to improve your chances of selling your property quickly and for a nice profit. Information is power in the real estate industry, and this article will help shed some light on various tips and… Read more »
Profile: Seattle’s Belltown
Like many Seattle neighborhoods, Belltown has undergone tremendous change through the years. The area was named by William Nathaniel Bell, an Illinois native and member of the first group of white settlers in Seattle. Bell lived in Seattle on and off until his death in 1887, and he left his mark on the city in… Read more »
Featured Gay Friendly Real Estate Agent: Rob Jones, Sonoma, California
Periodically we’ll feature one of our real estate professionals here to let our readers know about some great Realtors, Mortgage Brokers, and Other Real Estate Professionals. I am a native New Englander. Before moving West, I earned a BA at the University of Connecticut, and a Masters in counseling at Duke University Divinity School. I… Read more »
Terry’s Blog: Buy A Property With This Valuable Advice
Buy A Property With This Valuable Advice When you are buying a house, it is a very happy but stressful time. You want to make sure you really like the house you chose, and that you will not face any major problems. This article will guide you through the house buying process. Have fun with… Read more »
Predicting Gentrification
There is a mystery rising around the corner from my home in Northeast D.C. Its reveal has been slow: one floor at a time, the metal skeleton taking shape over months. The work seems to sputter on and off, and several times I’ve wondered if something went wrong. The money ran out. Or the inspectors… Read more »
Terry’s Blog: Get Helpful Tips About Home Mortgages That Are Simple To Understand
Get Helpful Tips About Home Mortgages That Are Simple To Understand If there is a shortage of people purchasing new homes in 2013, it’s all because home mortgage lenders are far too selective with their lending process. You might have great credit and a steady job, but that in no way means you can find… Read more »
Terry’s Blog: Get The Advice You Need To Sell Your Property
Get The Advice You Need To Sell Your Property You should not have to break your bank or your back in order to get your home ready to sell on the marketplace. It isn’t that difficult. Just read these easy and accurate seller-based real estate tips and you’ll realize how easy the process can be… Read more »
Terry’s Blog: Tips to Buy RE
Tips To Help You Buy Real Estate Knowing about real estate goes beyond what you see listed in some home magazine. You need to be properly informed before you attempt to purchase any property. Just checking out the price tags and locations isn’t enough to make the best decision. This article will give you some… Read more »
The Evolution of the American Home
The single-family home in America has evolved in one particularly remarkable way: It has gotten bigger, and bigger. New homes built today are about a thousand square feet larger than single-family homes completed just 40 years ago (that’s about the size of an additional modest rowhouse in Washington, D.C.). All that space is a sign… Read more »
Gayborhoods – Victims of the Success of LGBT Rights?
For decades, the blinds of this semisubterranean Laguna Beach bar were closed tight. Back then, the dingy saloon was underground in more ways than one. People whom employers might still refuse to hire because of their love interests flirted openly as they knocked back martinis. Couples whom hotels might turn away for wanting to share… Read more »
Terry’s Blog: Real Estate Selling: A Difficult Market And How To Work With It
Real Estate Selling: A Difficult Market And How To Work With It Today’s economy is a stressful one, and selling your home can be difficult. Finding ways to get yourself ahead in the current market can not only be helpful, but essential. In this article we will discuss some tips recommended by the experts to… Read more »
Featured Gay Friendly Real Estate Agent: Lia Lopez-Chua, Tucson, Arizona
Periodically we’ll feature one of our real estate professionals here to let our readers know about some great Realtors, Mortgage Brokers, and Other Real Estate Professionals. I sell Tucson, Green Valley and Sahuarita real estate – come see what a great value you can get for your money in the Tucson real estate market. I… Read more »