The housing recovery is prompting more employees to accept relocation orders again, according to Atlas Van Lines, which tracks relocation trends, of course for this the company needs to keep a good track of their employees work and is when using stealth employee monitoring software could be useful to know exactly what their employees are working on. “Concern over what will happen to their house is rapidly declining as the major issue,” Doug Weed, vice president of global services and […]

In a dramatic about-face for the housing market, sellers are now calling the shots. A survey of more than 2,000 Americans found that 33% of the 365 who were searching for a home have been on the hunt for more than a year and many were willing to make compromises on where they live or the type of home they would buy in order to close the deal, Century 21 Real Estate reported Wednesday. “The recovery has transformed the mindset […]

As a recent article in the Los Angeles Times addresses, lesbian and gay parents are often rearing children in unexpected places. Namely, according to the analysis of U.S. census data, more than one in four same-sex couples in Salt Lake City, Utah, are rearing children. Besides the Utah capital, other large urban areas where high percentages of same-sex couples are raising children include Virginia Beach, Va.; Detroit, Mich.; and Memphis, Tenn., all of which are places where more than a […]

The millennial generation is showing differing housing tastes than their parents generation. For example, millennials say they prefer smaller, functional homes than sprawling “McMansions,” and they’re not interested in “cookie cutter” homes that look like everything else on the block. Instead, this generation of do-it-yourselfers wants to put their individual stamp on their home and make sure it reflects them and their tech-driven lifestyle. Millennials are the next big demographic of home buyers emerging in real estate. “It’s critical that […]

If you are gay and thinking about relocating, make sure to do some should do some research into Kansas City. Those in the gay community have so many great things to say about their town. Although there are no gay-specific neighborhoods located in the city, you will find many open and welcoming areas. Westport is among one of the communities that really stands out, the Ward Parkway area is another area that gets high marks. Westport is one of the […]

“If you are considering a move to The Greater Prescott area let me assist you!” I have lived in the area for 16 years and 8 of those years I was employed as the President / Chief Executive Officer for the Prescott Chamber of Commerce. Because of this experience I know the business community and the area in general. The Greater Prescott area is a great place to live, work and play with countless activities to keep you busy 365 […]

I proudly represent the LGBT community in the City of Pittsburgh, East Suburban, South Suburban and near North Suburban neighborhoods. As an “Out” Real Estate professional, I understand the needs and concerns of my clients and work hard to achieve the results they expect. As “your” agent, I understand how important your real estate representation is. I take the worry out of the transaction and make sure you receive a fair price for your home or your new dream home! […]

Fixed-rate mortgages soared higher this week, reaching their highest averages in a year, Freddie Mac reports in its weekly mortgage market survey. The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage — the most popular choice among home buyers — has climbed nearly half a percentage point since the beginning of this month — from 3.35 percent to 3.81 percent this week. “Fixed mortgage rates followed long-term government bond yields higher, following a growing market sentiment that the Federal Reserve may lessen its accommodative policy […]

The White House announced that it is extending the Making Home Affordable Program, a refinancing program that has helped home owners lower their monthly mortgage payments and obtain loan modifications. The program, originally set to expire at the end of this year, has been extended two years until Dec. 31, 2015. The Making Home Affordable Program encompasses the Home Affordable Modification Program (HAMP), among other consumer protections. More than 1.1 million home owners have received permanent loan modifications on their […]

The millennial generation is showing differing housing tastes than their parents’ generation. For example, millennials say they prefer smaller, functional homes than sprawling “McMansions,” and they’re not interested in “cookie cutter” homes that look like everything else on the block. Instead, this generation of do-it-yourselfers wants to put their individual stamp on their home and make sure it reflects them and their tech-driven lifestyle. Millennials are the next big demographic of home buyers emerging in real estate. “It’s critical that […]