Gravel

http://rismedia.com/2011-09-29/rock-solid-beauty-gravel-is-friendly-to-your-budget-and-the-environment/

Loan Modification

http://rismedia.com/2011-11-30/loan-modification-is-stressful-know-your-options/

HUD offers REO Homes for $100 down in select states

http://www.dsnews.com/articles/hud-offers-reo-homes-for-100-down-in-select-states-2011-10-24
Not currently in Mass. but let me refer you to another great agent in your area!

The New Mortgage Crisis - NOT having one?

http://www.forbes.com/sites/financialfinesse/2011/10/13/the-next-mortgage-crisis/

On The Down Real Estate Market - Ignore the Hype

http://rismedia.com/2011-11-14/the-best-of-rand-on-real-estate-doesnt-there-have-to-be-a-recovery-to-have-a-double-dip/

Common Fixes for Wet Basements

http://www.houselogic.com/home-advice/basements/fix-wet-basement/

The next phase of the improper foreclosures (Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court decision).

http://www.massrealestatelawblog.com/2011/10/18/what-now-bevilacqua-v-rodriguez-leaves-titles-unclear-after-u-s-bank-v-ibanez/

Leaf Removal Tips

http://www.houselogic.com/blog/landscaping-gardening/leaf-removal-equipment-tips/

Is it a good time to Buy? Is it a good time to Sell?

http://www.brokeragentsocial.com/article/1297/it-couldn-t-be-more-obvious

Informative Article about the current market

http://rismedia.com/2011-08-18/home-sales-down-in-july-but-up-strongly-from-a-year-ago/

I've been asked about trees many times over the years. Here's a great article regarding tree laws in Mass.

http://www.linkedin.com/news?viewArticle=&articleID=736615091&gid=1853086&type=member&item=68457194&articleURL=http%3A%2F%2Fwww%2Emassrealestatelawblog%2Ecom%2F2011%2F08%2F29%2Firene-mailbag-who-is-responsible-if-my-neighbors-tree-fell-on-my-house-car-shed-or-swingset%2F&urlhash=45SX&goback=%2Egde_1853086_member_68457194

Interesting blog from House Flippers

http://www.flippingjunkie.com/

As they say, "How's that workin for ya"? :-)

http://realtormag.realtor.org/daily-news/2011/08/09/forsalebyownercom-founder-uses-agent-sell-home

Investing in Real Estate

http://money.cnn.com/2011/08/30/real_estate/rental_property_investing.moneymag/index.htm

Planting for Privacy

http://members.houselogic.com/articles/home-privacy-screens/preview/

Just being practical - How well are you insured against flooding?

http://rismedia.com/2011-03-22/how-well-are-you-insured-against-flooding/

Ocwen Offering Mortgage Modifications That Restore Equity for Underwater Borrowers but Let Loan Investors Share in Appreciation When Market Recovers

http://www.linkedin.com/news?viewArticle=&articleID=662861361&gid=3245188&type=member&item=63745531&articleURL=http%3A%2F%2Fwww%2Emarketwatch%2Ecom%2Fstory%2Focwen-offering-mortgage-modifications-that-restore-equity-for-underwater-borrowers-but-let-loan-investors-share-in-appreciation-when-market-recovers-2011-07-26&urlhash=hMQm&goback=%2Egde_3245188_member_63745531

More Homeowners Staying Current on Mortgage

http://www.realtor.org/RMODaily.nsf/pages/News2011062202?OpenDocument

The State of the Nation's Housing 2011

http://www.jchs.harvard.edu/publications/markets/son2011/index.htm

Married Households No Longer the Majority

http://www.realtor.org/RMODaily.nsf/pages/News2011060103?OpenDocument

Dispose of Hazardous Waste Properly

http://rismedia.com/2011-04-16/around-the-home-dispose-of-hazardous-waste-properly/

‎30 seconds - How the housing market is tied to the economy.

http://bcove.me/msgwkysb

Purple Tile Bath?

I saw an old ceramic tile bathroom in the color lilac, for the first time, on “Property Brothers” on HGTV. I have to say I liked it, but then again my favorite color is purple! I wouldn't recommend it to my clients though :-)

Savings through energy efficiency

http://www.masssave.com/

Tips For Choosing Upgrades for a New Home

http://www.realtor.org/RMODaily.nsf/pages/News2011020906?OpenDocument

I have been enjoying Greg Rand's videos so I thought I'd pass this along!

http://rismedia.com/2011-03-28/video-prospering-in-the-real-estate-revival-12-house-rich-rules-for-building-real-estate-wealth-rule-10-other-peoples-money/

12 Summer Upkeep Ideas To Add Curb Appeal

http://www.thisoldhouse.com/toh/photos/0,,20408237,00.html?xid=hinewsletter-110405-toh

9 Reasons To Buy A House Now

http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=%2Fg%2Fa%2F2011%2F05%2F25%2Finvestopedia52532.DTL

Tips for your Home While You're Away

http://rismedia.com/2011-02-10/10-tips-to-protect-your-home-while-away-on-vacation/

Vacation Rental Hot Spots

http://rismedia.com/2011-03-10/getaways-top-vacation-rental-hot-spots-for-2011/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+Rismedia+%28RISMedia+Real+Estate+News%29

Tax Credit For Energy Efficient Improvements

http://www.hunterdouglas.com/tax-credit.jsp

Foreclosure Reports

http://kcmblog.com/2011/05/02/foreclosures-are-they-increasing-or-decreasing/

Landscaping Tips

http://members.houselogic.com/articles/10-tips-saving-money-garden/preview/

Build Your Wealth as a Homeowner

http://kcmblog.com/2011/03/24/the-4-stages-of-wealth-building-as-a-homeowner/

Kitchen Trends

http://styledstagedsold.blogs.realtor.org/2011/03/14/what%E2%80%99s-%E2%80%98in%E2%80%99-and-%E2%80%98out%E2%80%99-in-the-kitchen-10-trends-to-watch/ Each home is unique... be sure you are not "over-improving" your home if you intend to sell it in the short-term.

Here's something amusing for your Monday!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cdi2ZipvLvY

Click for an interactive map of Median Home Prices and Commute Times

http://www.realtor.org/rmonews_and_commentary/articles/2008/nar_research_maps_msa

Two major media sources with the same conclusion, it’s time to buy real estate.

http://kcmblog.com/2011/04/05/ok-you-win-stop-listening-to-real-estate-agents/

Massachusetts Homestead Act changes - click link for short article.

http://www.marealtor.com/content/bsr_news_ticker.htm?view=46&news_id=1590&news=22

Distressed Properties: 17-22% Discounts and "patience" equity.

http://kcmblog.com/2011/03/25/distressed-properties-discounts-and-difficulties/

Live map of US searches being run on Remax.com

http://workingforyou.remax.com/

Spring Market is here - Common Impediments to Selling

Spring Time!!! Almost 70 degrees today in Boston, how we've missed it! Activity is picking up in the local market as it always does this time of year. I've got some great listings coming on the market this year.

http://rismedia.com/2011-01-31/for-your-clients-common-impediments-to-selling-and-how-to-overcome-them/

Energy Tips and Green Predictions

http://www.greenresourcecouncil.org/listserve.cfm Tips for saving energy, and “Green” predictions for 2011. My top tip: Be sure to get your furnace or boiler cleaned and serviced once a year.

I love recycling!

http://rismedia.com/2011-02-01/homeowners-decide-to-deconstruct-not-demolish-when-rehabbing/

2010-2011 Annual Cost Vs. Value Report

http://www.remodeling.hw.net/2010/costvsvalue/national.aspx
http://www.realtor.org/rmohome_and_design/articles/2011/1101_costvsvalue

RE/MAX of New England 2011 Housing Market Outlook and Forecast

"2011 Housing Market to see Stable Pricing, Increased Mortgage Rates and Escalating Foreclosures. Investors Poised to Reap the Rewards of Market Conditions"

Newspapers Are Not Selling Homes Anymore

http://kcmblog.com/2010/11/16/myths-the-eart-is-flat-and-newpapers-dont-sell-houses/

Hot Design Trends from the International Builder Show

http://styledstagedsold.blogs.realtor.org/2011/01/14/hot-design-trends-debut-at-international-builders-show/

“A safe and healthy home for every person.”

http://www.rebuildingtogether.org/section/initiatives/

HUD's regional economic and market analysis interactive site

www.hud.gov/datamap

Mass High Court revereses two foreclosures

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/40965934/ns/business-real_estate/

Recasting Your Mortgage

http://www.nytimes.com/2011/01/02/realestate/mortgages/02Mort.html?_r=1

Key to Real-Estate Rebound: Solid Economic Growth .

http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052970203731004576045811887540604.html?mod=WSJ_RealEstate_LeftTopNews

A look at "Dr. Doom" and "Mr. Bear" in Real Estate then and now.... both just bought multi-million dollar properties.

http://kcmblog.com/2010/12/27/dr-doom-mr-bear-and-real-estate/