How to Build a Happy Home (& Relationship)

With Valentine’s Day happening next week, we asked 1,200 American couples – currently married or living together – to rank 11 home features based on what they though would best enhance their relationship. The results will surprise you: 21 % of women overwhelmingly said plenty of storage was at the top of their list compared to 13% of men 16% of men said water views of sunsets/sunrises would best enhance their relationships while only 10% of women said the same. Only 7% of men wanted a man cave while only 1% of women wanted a  sewing and crafting room Click on the infographic below to see the full results. ***This survey was conducted online within the United States between January 20 th and 24 th , 2010 among 2,079 adults (aged 18 and over) by Harris Interactive on behalf of Trulia via its Quick Query omnibus product, of whom 1,339 were homeowners and 683 were renters.

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Existing Homes and Bank Foreclosures Realtors Ready for Spring Market

Last year, it was easy to lure buyers and investors into buying bank foreclosures or existing homes for sale because of the tax credit offered by the federal government. But since the said credit incentive is no longer offered, realtors are worried about convincing buyers to buy this spring.

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Existing Homes and Bank Foreclosures Realtors Ready for Spring Market

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Home Price Index Posts Fifth Straight Monthly Decline in U.S.

CoreLogic (NYSE:CLGX) reported today that their December 2010 Home Price Index (HPI) showed U.S. home price declines for a fifth consecutive month.

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Home Price Index Posts Fifth Straight Monthly Decline in U.S.

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U.S. Foreclosure Inventory Rising for Sixth Consecutive Month, Says LPS Report

According to Lender Processing Services (NYSE:LPS) December Mortgage Monitor Report

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2 major red flags in home inspection report

‘Minor’ issues will cost thousands to fix read more

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The Day Ahead: Fed Speak, Treasury Sells $32bn 3s, Class A MBS Roll

Posted To: MBS Commentary The day ahead is devoid of new headline economic data but several officials from the Federal Reserve will offer their take on the economic recovery, Treasury will auction $32 billion 3-year notes, and Class A MBS Coupons will start the settlement process. Benchmark Treasuries fell to yesterday’s price lows in the overnight

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Chinese Drywall Not Linked To 11 Deaths Says CDC

If you have had Chinese Drywall installed at your home you have one less thing to worry about according to the CDC. Dying.

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REI Cribs Part 1

RealEstateInvestor.com Presents REI Cribs with Preston Ely.

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MLS® home sales remain strong in August

National resale housing market sales activity posts the largest year-over-year gain in more than two years.

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