Today's young adults are starting their lives on drastically different financial footing than their parents did decades ago. Necessities cost far more and wages have flattened; as a result, many young families have to dig through mountains of debt before they can even think about growing the…
Q: My tenant wants to purchase the home he recently rented with the help of my real estate agent. I checked the listing agreement I signed with the agent and noticed that it states that if I sell the property to the tenant, I need to pay the agent an additional sales commission. I already pa…
When Joyce Ayaribire, a clinical technician at Inova Hospital and single mother of two boys, wanted to leave her Alexandria, Va., apartment because she was concerned about the safety of the neighborhood, she didn’t think purchasing a home would be an option.
MIAMI — Increasing sea rise is going to water down the value of some of the most coveted and expensive real estate in Florida, and insurance rates will go up too.
LONDONDERRY — The recent removal of a row of apple trees alongside Gilcreast Road was legal, an attorney for the town told councilors.
AMHERST — Worried that the cultural charm and small-town character of Amherst could be altered because of clustered housing complexes, local residents are taking matters into their own hands.
DEAR HELAINE AND JOE: I inherited this chest from my parents. It was shipped to them from Saudi Arabia in 1968, and they referred to it as the “Kuwaiti chest.” My father said it was dug up in the desert somewhere. It measures 52 inches wide by 22 inches tall. Any information would be appreci…
If you’re looking to buy a home or refinance your current one in the new year, there’s good news: Today’s low mortgage rates are expected to continue into 2020.
Q: It is getting harder for me to cut the lawn and maintain my landscaping. I am thinking of going with more a “wild” look. Is there a reason that I should not?
When Melody Roberts moved from Hyde Park, on the South Side of Chicago, to the north shore suburb of Wilmette with her son Jason Pereira, 16, she said there were a number of theories floating around the neighborhood: One was she was secretly getting divorced from her husband of 27 years. Ano…
Affordability is a hot topic these days, with many would-be buyers feeling left out of the housing market because of high prices.
Toronto’s booming residential real estate market has caught the eye of Grammy-award winning artist Pharrell Williams.
WASHINGTON — District of Columbia real estate investor and developer Brian Friedman says he will bid to acquire the lease to Donald Trump’s 263-room luxury hotel in downtown Washington, a project that has generated ethical controversies for the president since he entered office.
MANCHESTER — Angie’s Place, the former women-only shelter operated by New Horizons, will be converted into small apartments that will be leased out to homeless people under the Housing First model, leaders of Families in Transition said Tuesday.
As technology continues to evolve, so does the increasing number of options for those looking to modernize their homes. Looking for smart updates for your home? Here are some cutting-edge innovations to help make your life a little bit easier.
The town is taking its housing shortage into consideration, one planner says.
MANCHESTER — Brady Sullivan Properties received key approvals to build a 160-unit apartment building the company says would help meet the demand for upscale apartments in the city.
WOLFEBORO — A mansion once home to 84 Great Danes at the center of the state’s most notorious animal cruelty case has new owners, a family taking on the challenge of making it fit for humans again.
DEAR HELAINE AND JOE: I found this piece of Desert Rose china in an antiques booth at the gift shop of a local tourist attraction. It is about 5 inches wide and looks like a cover of some kind, but has a small vent hole on top. What is it?
A strong job market and low mortgage rates should sustain the housing market in 2020. The problem will be finding enough homes for buyers.
A history of neglect and abandonment.
Winter doesn’t mean bone-chilling temperatures everywhere, but it can mean gray skies, more rain and certainly shorter days due to darkness descending early. Yet, there are many ways to counteract those blah-bah-humbug feelings and add a warm, cozy feeling and sense of conviviality indoors —…
The proposal is for 17 market-rate units, a fitness center and a commercial space.
LONDONDERRY — The biggest challenge facing the real estate market continues to be low housing inventory, says the new president of the Greater Manchester/Nashua Board of Realtors.
DEAR HELAINE AND JOE: This pair of vases belonged to my husband’s grandmother. We inherited them when she died and are wondering if they are valuable.
BEDFORD — Developers of Market and Main, which previously pitched the idea of adding 290 apartments to the retail complex, have scaled back their conceptual design to 200 apartments.
This year saw weak annual gains in luxury home prices, new tax proposals on million-dollar properties, and restrictions for foreign investors. But that didn’t stop luxury homebuyers in the U.S. from shelling out upwards of $100 million apiece for mansions, penthouses, and beachside properties.
Q: We are selling our house to a nice couple. We just found out that their deposit check bounced. They have a reasonable-sounding reason. Should we be concerned?
Home prices in 20 U.S. cities rose at the best pace in five months in October, posting a second straight acceleration as real estate markets showed fresh strength at the start of the fourth quarter.
Rich home buyers laid low in 2019 as economic uncertainties turned global cities into risky propositions.
A fresh coat of paint can go a long way in transforming your space — and what better time to start than heading into a new year? Here’s what you need to know to set your budget and complete a job well done.
Out with the old; in with the new. Ushering in a new year signals new trends. From shopping the home decor shows and stores, some clear trends for 2020 have emerged. Here’s a list of 10 hot 2020 home decor trends.
DEAR HELAINE AND JOE: I recently purchased this piece with its ratcheting arms because I thought it was unique. I have never seen anything like it before. I asked around at my local antiques shops, but no one seemed to know much about it. I have three questions. What is it called? How old is…
Hiring a mortgage broker can help relieve some of the stress and loan-related questions when you’re buying a house, especially if you’re a first-time homebuyer.
If you were lucky enough to get down-payment help under the tree this year (or generous enough to give it), be sure you know the rules around gift funds. It’s not as simple as handing over a wad of cash with a note that says “Happy Holidays! Here’s a little something for your new house.”
DEAR HELAINE AND JOE: We have two alabaster lamps on alabaster columns. They were purchased by our grandmother in Chicago in the 1940s. The question is: What might they be worth? Thank you.
This is the last season that Creepy Santa, the fiberglass statue that has become a Christmas-time landmark in Manchester, will stand at his perch at Salmon and Elm streets, his owner said.
Touring model homes can be a great way to see the latest trends in housing, get interior design inspiration and learn about the layout and features you like — or don’t. If you’re a serious buyer, you’ll need to pay more attention to the details before you narrow down your choice of home.
Holidays bring the most wonderful hosting opportunities. I find such joy in putting together the perfect table and decking my halls to the fullest in anticipation of my nearest and dearest joining me for some festive fun.
They’re here. For years, real estate agents and builders eagerly anticipated the entrance of millennials into the housing market.
