A GLIMMER OF HOPE, THIS DIWALI

(Thu Oct 8th, 2009, by zameensapna)

In a sure sign of the downturn lifting from market, developers have withdrawn all inducements to homebuyers unlike last year, says A K Tiwary This Diwali is holding out a glimmer of hope for realty sector, much more than it did last year. Reason —...

Mortgages Rates: Use it or Lose It

(Thu Oct 8th, 2009, by James Barry)

The housing market is looking fairly good right now. Sales are on the rise, thanks, at least in part, to ridiculously low mortgage rates. An article last week in the Financial Post discussed a survey by Royal LePage Real Estate Services Ltd, who samp...

With Low Mortgage Rates, Is it the Right Time to Buy a New House?

(Thu Oct 8th, 2009, by James Barry)

The title of the article in a recent edition of the Toronto Star grabbed my attention immediately: "It may be the right time to take the plunge" into the housing market. Note the use of the word "may", suggesting that it may be the right time, but, ...

Having an Organic Garden – The Secret to a Healthy and Clean Lifestyle

(Thu Oct 8th, 2009, by Maria)

It is not a common thing to find in modern homes especially those in the urban and cosmopolitan areas, but organic garden is becoming a popular trend in the previous years. There are several reasons as to why these types of garden are sometimes pref...

Is This the Best Time to Buy Real Estate in India?

(Thu Oct 8th, 2009, by joseph)

Is this the best time to buy property in India?  This is the primary consideration of all those who are interested in investing in the real estate sector in India now.  This apprehension regarding the suitability of the time is relevant since the m...

The Place Called South Riding

(Thu Oct 8th, 2009, by Mark Twain)

Buying your own house is not as easy as it looks. Aside from making sure that you have enough money to support the mortgages that you would need to pay, you also have to take into consideration a number of things. These considerations could include t...

The Buyer’s Ally

(Thu Oct 8th, 2009, by Mark Twain)

In a world where everyone seems to take advantage of one another, entrusting someone to look for an affordable yet quality house for you may not be an easy task. Unfortunately, the current financial crisis makes matters even worse, in some ways, satu...

Going Home At Reston

(Thu Oct 8th, 2009, by Mark Twain)

The financial crisis has broken many dreams for quite a number of people. This has made many people shun from buying a new house even if they can afford one or are in need of one. An exception happens, however, when the property involved is located i...

Choosing Mr. Right

(Thu Oct 8th, 2009, by Mark Twain)

Whether you are buying a house or selling one, there is one person who would be there for your. Of course not your spouse, silly! That person would be your real estate agent. Unfortunately, with so many people needing the help of real estate agents, ...

Dream House No More

(Thu Oct 8th, 2009, by Mark Twain)

The financial crisis has been particularly cruel to two industries – the automotive industry and the real estate industry. Of the two, however, real estate has show more resilience. One of the reasons for this is that a person can live without a ca...