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Whether a vacation home is for business or pleasure, research the local market before buying By Alexandra Gallucci CTW Features Considering buying a second home in your dream vacation spot? A recent study by Marketwatch.com has ranked the top 10 best places to buy a vacation home, with Kissimmee, Fla., Cape Cod, Mass., and the…

Jim Weichert, president and founder of Weichert, Realtors, announces that his son, James Weichert Jr., will be joining him as co-president of Weichert, Realtors. In his new role, Weichert Jr. will be responsible for growing the business of Weichert, Realtors, while providing its customers with an exceptional, full-service experience through Weichert’s mortgage, title and insurance…

On the heels of selling two home lots at Oakley Hill in Jackson, sales associate Michael Tarantul announces that only one home lot is available for purchase at Holly Tree Estates. Home builder Greg Monesson has set pricing beginning at $399,900 for one of the models. “The two recent home sales at Oakley Hill prove…

Insurance for ‘drowning’ homes guards against foreclosure and devaluation Not to be mistaken for flood insurance, which covers your property in case of actual water damage, underwater mortgage protection insures a home if the value of the property falls below the amount owed on the mortgage. This circumstance is often referred to as “negative equity,”…

Coastal properties have always been popular, but recent storms and flooding will make buyers do their homework before investing in disaster-prone areas By Madhusmita Bora CTW Features The effect of climate change and severe weather on coastal properties is one of the top 10 issues affecting real estate this year, according to a report released…

Prospective homebuyers should seek property with space for their vehicles and easy access for visitors, too By Erik J. Martin CTW Features They say buying a home is the most important financial transaction of your life — followed closely by the purchase of a new car. At the intersection of those two is an important…

Whether a vacation home is for business or pleasure, research the local market before buying By Alexandra Gallucci CTW Features Considering buying a second home in your dream vacation spot? A recent study by Marketwatch.com has ranked the top 10 best places to buy a vacation home, with Kissimmee, Fla., Cape Cod, Mass., and the…

By Alexandra Gallucci CTW Features Location, location, location — still hugely important when it comes to buying real estate. Architects and homebuilders, though, say that three more factors are coming to the forefront. A newly released survey by the American Institute of Architects shows that homeowners prefer community-driven, walkable neighborhoods with contemporary home exteriors. “With…

On the heels of selling two home lots at Oakley Hill in Jackson, sales associate Michael Tarantul announces that only one home lot is available for purchase at Holly Tree Estates. Home builder Greg Monesson has set pricing beginning at $399,900 for one of the models. “The two recent home sales at Oakley Hill prove…