There are plenty of research on the influence of city trees and open spaces on property values especially in residential settings With proper landscape improvements, the economic value of a home can be increased immensely

Stockton, California reported the highest foreclosure rate among the nation's 100 largest metro areas from Jan to Jun 2007, according to RealtyTrac, an online marketplace for foreclosure sales Detroit and Las Vegas documented the next highest foreclosure rates

Waterfront homes and seafront homes offer all the charms and attractions of a romantic idyllic living beside blue waters and are perhaps second to none If you are someone looking to invest on a home with water views, near a beach, a lake or a bay, then it is good to be aware of the pros and cons of living by the ocean before going in for such a purchase

Extra garage space emerged among the top home feature preferences of home buyers in the latest home buyer preference survey conducted by National Association of Realtors (NAR) The survey titled "2007 Profile of Buyers' Home Feature Preferences" brings to the forefront the changes that have taken place in home buyers’ preferences when it comes to what they want in their homes

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America has always attracted home buyers from other countries and still continues to do so, being one of the most popular markets for international real estate Read on to know the latest statistics in support of this fact