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Written by on December 22nd, 2011
Next Previous Picture 1 of 17 | Toggle Loading 90 S Fork Deep Creek Rd, Livingston MT For sale: $699,000 Talk about whimsical. Underneath the wavy roof of this picturesque Montana retreat sits an endless lap pool in the living room (yes, the living room) and the master bedroom ...
Written by on November 26th, 2011
Making smart decisions when buying real estate , or for any large purchase for that matter, requires educating oneself on the process and risks and then taking the time to evaluate, analyze and mitigate those risks. The final analysis should then be used to make the best decision possible. ...
Written by on October 4th, 2011
Have you heard the term “ buy and bail ” yet? In markets where home values have fallen significantly, many people are buying a new house and bailing on their current one. And even more people are asking questions and wondering if they can buy a new house and ...
Written by on August 9th, 2011
The market’s getting hammered. Economic growth is essentially zilch. There are global concerns. Jobs are nearly impossible to come by. There’s growing talk about the possibility of a double dip recession. No wonder so many Americans are saying that the economy is making them sick. Here’s how to alleviate ...
Written by on April 15th, 2011
Here are a few of celebrity real estate tidbits to munch on over the weekend: Source: Eurweb Cee Lo Leases from Frankie Muniz “Malcolm in the Middle” star Frankie Muniz didn’t find a buyer for his Hollywood Hills home , but he did find a renter. Muniz’s 4,200-sq ft ...
Written by on March 16th, 2011
They’re rich, they’re famous, and they’re renters? Despite bringing in seven-figure salaries, many celebrities choose to rent rather than own a home. On the flip side, celebs who are trying to sell their luxury estates, but can’t due to the rough housing market, have been forced to test the ...
Written by on March 16th, 2011
They’re rich, they’re famous, and they’re renters? Despite bringing in seven-figure salaries, many celebrities choose to rent rather than own a home. On the flip side, celebs who are trying to sell their luxury estates, but can’t due to the rough housing market, have been forced to test the ...
Written by on February 15th, 2011
Mortgage rates for 30-year fixed mortgages fell this week, with the current rate borrowers were quoted on Zillow Mortgage Marketplace at 4.84 percent, down from 4.85 percent at this same time last week. The 30-year fixed mortgage rate peaked at 4.94 percent on Thursday and remained near 4.88 percent ...
Written by on October 18th, 2010
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Written by on September 17th, 2010
Welcome to the weekly review of mortgage news and views from Zillow’s Mortgages Unzipped blog . This week, we’ve covered a lot of ground from rising costs in government-backed loans to a third-person scenario on shopping for a mortgage rate. Keane Ng tells us how: Government Mortgages Are Becoming ...