Real Estate
Real Estate
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BUSINESS
Attorneys say Sun City stucco case speeding up
Attorneys for Sun City Hilton Head residents who are suing the gated community's builder and developer over stucco say two recent developments signal that the years-long battle is gaining momentum.
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REAL ESTATE
Housing starts climb 6.8% in May
Home builders ramped up construction in May, providing an economic boost while they sought to take advantage of an improving housing market defined by low inventory.
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BUSINESS
Millennials might not be eager to take on mortgage debt
Builders are eyeing the next wave of potential home buyers - the so-called millennials - but whether this rising generation will embrace big mortgage debt remains an open question.
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REAL ESTATE
Blend old, new for unique design
I was chatting with Mom earlier this week. She and my father are coming down this weekend from Virginia so that we can celebrate Father's Day and her birthday together, conveniently occurring on the same day this year. We were ironing out the details of their arrival and what we might want to do...
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REAL ESTATE
Real Estate News & Notes for June 16
The Greenery Garden Cente r, 960 William Hilton Parkway, Hilton Head Island, will offer several free gardening seminars in June. Herb pots: 10:30 a.m. June 20 and June 22. Horticulturist Carol Guedalia will share tips for successful herb planting. Reservations are encouraged. Details: Jamie...
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REAL ESTATE
As short-terms rentals boom, regulation an issue
Popular short-term rental websites like Airbnb, FlipKey and HomeAway are making it easier for property owners to rent out their homes to travelers looking for a place to crash. Those three companies now have more than a million listings for everything from spare bedrooms to luxurious oceanfront ...
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REAL ESTATE
Real estate Q&A: 3 things you must do before signing a lease
Q: I am looking to rent my first apartment. How can I protect myself from getting into a bad situation?
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REAL ESTATE
The Mortgage Professor: When banks compete, you win � except when you lose
Competition is generally viewed as a good thing, in the U.S. at least. Hence, advertisements that create an image of powerful banks having to compete among themselves for the favor of individual mortgage borrowers creates a generally favorable impression. The problem is that competition generates...
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REAL ESTATE
Luxury home market heating up
The U.S. luxury home market is being driven to new heights by relatively low prices, low interest rates and a more stable economy than in many countries, experts say.
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REAL ESTATE
Mortgage debt catches up with the Netherlands
The Dutch dream isn't that different from the American one. Nor is the nightmare that many people have woken up to.


