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Of all the reality TV shows that have come and gone since the fad started, very few have caused people to sit up and say, “hey, I can do that, and I can make a mint!” like the house-flipping shows that seem to be everywhere on cable these days. But is what you see on TV accurate? Can the process really be that easy? Let’s take a closer look. The first step is analysing your finances to see if you can afford to take on a second home and remodel it. You should have an idea as Read More!

After the disaster that was Hurricane Katrina last year, many who lived in the affected areas in Louisiana, Alabama and Mississippi packed up and left. It is only now, over a full year after the flooding subsided that a comprehensive look at the future of gulf real estate can be made. There is a recovery going on, but it’s slow. According to sources in the affected areas, the biggest problem facing reconstruction is labour. A catch-22 has the New Orleans construction market treading Read More!

For many young couples, the idea of owning their own house just like their parents is an attractive idea, but it’s not very realistic. A recent poll conducted by the Associated Press and America On Line Real Estate showed that 80 percent of respondents believe that it is hard for first-time buyers to afford a home. A majority of those polled - 59 percent - also said that they believe it is harder to buy a home now than it was five years ago. Taking a closer look at the poll reveals that Read More!

It is no secret that this is one of the worst times in history to be a home seller. Just ask anyone who has had their house on the market over the last few months. The bad news is that it doesn’t look like it’s getting any better soon and it may get worse, according to economic pundits. So, is there any good news for home sellers? As dire as the housing market looks, home sellers have options that can result in a home sale with money in their pockets. No, there are no magic waves Read More!