Fishers, Ind., a suburb of Indianapolis, nabbed the number one spot as this year’s best place to live in Money Magazine's 30th annual list.This was the first year Money Magazine teamed with realtor.com® to leverage the site’s housing market data in compiling its list. The magazine evaluated 2,400 places and factored in eight categories: cost of living, economy, education, housing, crime, convenience, cultural and recreational amenities, a
Indoor air pollution is present even in housing that has been built according to green standards, according to a new study by the Silent Spring Institute, which appears in the journal Environment International.Researchers collected nearly 100 air and dust samples from newly renovated subsidized housing in Boston before and after residents moved in. The building had been renovated to eco-friendly standards, particularly for energy efficiency. Re
Real estate professionals in South Florida say housing was largely spared the wrath of Hurricane Irma last week, and they expect only minor delays in closings. Homes that were under contract when Irma hit will need to be reinspected, says Jim Flood, regional manager for Supreme Lending in Fort Lauderdale. Some lenders are covering the average $200 cost for reinspections and extending interest rate lock-ins for 10 days to help clients minimize del
Urban landlords are increasingly offering unique incentives to attract buyers and tenants to their buildings, including rock ‘n’ roll rehearsal rooms, Imax theaters, bike repair stations, stargazing sessions, woodworking shops, greenhouses for growing herbs, and even dog yoga classes, The New York Times reports. Dog yoga, which the developer Brodsky Organization is offering as a free perk to residents in 62 rental buildings in New York, hel
The recent Equifax data breach, which exposed the personal information of about 143 million Americans—one of the largest hacks on record—could put home sales at risk. For consumers trying to get a mortgage, the data breach, which compromised people’s Social Security numbers, addresses, and credit card information, could stall their loan approval or put them at risk for having their information stolen and used in unlawful real estate transa
Price: $3,995,000Size: 4 Beds / 3 Baths / 5,357 Sq Ft Living / 177,376 Sq Ft LotBuilt: 2002Imagine an estate with surroundings that instantly transport you to the vineyards of Tuscany. This Italian-inspired Villa is a custom built residence amidst a tranquil setting and beautiful natural landscape. Tucked in Silverado Canyon, it is hard to imagine you are in the heart of Orange County within 10 minutes of many surrounding cities. The Villa has 4
The Senate confirmed the nomination of Pam Patenaude as deputy secretary of the Department of Housing and Urban Development, a choice the National Association of REALTORS® and other real estate groups say will be good for homeownership. Patenaude previously served at HUD as its deputy secretary for field policy and management from 2001 to 2007 and later as assistant secretary for community, planning, and development. She then became president of
The fertility rate in the U.S. has dropped to the lowest level on record, and with fewer households having children, consumers’ real estate needs are changing.In 2015, slightly more than 70 percent of households had no children living at home, a three-percentage-point increase from 2011, according to the Census Bureau’s American Housing Survey. Broken out by age group, those ages 25 to 29 and 35 to 44 who didn’t have children in their hous
If you’re ready to move forward with flooring but are uncertain about which direction you should go, these simple facts about the differences between solid hardwood flooring and engineered hardwood will have you landing on solid ground.1. Installation TimeIf time is of the essence, your clients may want to consider engineered hardwood. This option comes prefinished in the color of choice, and the planks easily click into place. No need to hire
Which states offer retirees the most bang for their buck? SeniorAdvice.com developed a special scoring system to identify and measure livability for seniors based on financial factors, like tax rates, cost of living expenses, average income, and senior living costs.The following five states landed at the top of SeniorAdvice.com’s rankings as the most senior-friendly for retirement finances:1. Wyoming2. Virginia3. South Dakota4. Alabama5. Louisi
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