First there was Mapskrieg
I had previously highlighted Mapskrieg as one of the 4 best real estate search tools. Mapskrieg essentially overlays all Craigslist apartment listings over a Google Map, so that you can visually see …

The homebuyer tax credit extension approved last fall by Congress was given another 3-month extension this week. However, it might not be the type of extension you were hoping for if you recently joined the …

When you are about to sell your home, one of the first things that you should consider is if you will have to pay capital gains taxes on the sale. This is a topic that …

I’m a huge fan of tiny homes, so you can imagine my excitement when I discovered an apartment that was renovated to include 24 different room configurations, all within 344 square feet! The New York …

As speculated would happen last week, Congress officially extended and expanded the first-time home buyer tax credit until April 30, 2010. If you want to know specifics on the plan, check out that post, as …

In a poll I took a few weeks back, 30% of you said you would take advantage of the first-time home buyer tax credit if it were extended. Well, it looks like you might get …

The First-Time HomeBuyer Tax Credit
The first-time home buyer tax credit is something that I wish would have been around when I purchased my first home. Not only are home prices lower now than they’ve been …

A Lot can Change in the Housing Market in Two Years!
Two years ago I sold my previous home for $140K (that’s it in the picture and more pictures below). Just out of curiosity, I was …

The Best Real Estate Search Sites
When looking to buy a house or move into a new apartment, there are a few essential real estate sites out there that you may want to first visit to …

Tiny Homes can have a Huge Impact on your Finances

‘Home Downsizing’ has started to catch on like wildfire, particularly in the last year. Many people are simply no longer able to pay their mortgages after …