A recent TD bank survey reveals that just one in five homebuyers are familiar with affordable loan programs. Findings from the survey fuel growing concerns among real estate professionals that lenders are not providing enough information to borrowers about the programs. Of the 150 real estate professionals surveyed, 70 percent expressed a desire for lenders
Hello ! Many of you already know me, but for those of you who do not, let me take this opportunity of introducing myself as the Managing Broker for the Prudential Towne Realty Williamsburg Office. Each month, my counterpart, Regina Scott, manager of the Peninsula Operations and I will share this space and bring you
A: There are a few things to consider, including cost, individual needs, and what will add value down the road. Also important: your emotional attachment to the existing home. As designer and builder Philip S. Wenz, the author of Adding to a House: Planning, Design & Construction, notes, an addition is much cheaper than building
By Bill Gassett Looking for a new home can be a pretty exciting task. With that much money on the line, it’s worthwhile to read up on the process before you set out. Unnecessary mistakes can and should be avoided while trying to get the best deal for your money. As a first-time homebuyer, proper
By Barbara Pronin Modern kitchens are generally built with space and convenience in mind. But if you’re living with an older kitchen, there are easy additions you may want to consider to maximize available space and cooking area. The Wall St. Journal’s home and living editors provide their top six suggestions: Kitchen island – A
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The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) recently released the July edition of the Obama Administration’s Housing Scorecard—a comprehensive report on the nation’s housing market. The latest data show progress among key indicators, including rebound in the sale of existing homes and the continuing downward trend of foreclosure starts and completions. This month’s
When homeowners are gearing up to list their home, they often go around fixing all of the problems they’ve been meaning to get around to – that leaky roof or those outdated windows. However, says Amerika Davis, Williamsburg Managing Broker of Prudential Towne Realty , it is possible to over-improve your home, which can make it more difficult to
