Marilyn Monroe’s ‘Hilltop’ Vacation Home Now Asking $14.8 Million
It’s something out of a black-and-white movie. Retreat to Marilyn Monroe’s personal lakefront bungalow, get married in the backyard, and drift off to sleep in your own private sailboat. Built in 1927,...
View ArticleHow to Deal With Noisy Neighbors
It’s the unflinching reality of renting an apartment — everyone, at some point in their leasing life, will have a noisy neighbor. But how do you address the problem without running the risk of...
View ArticleLuxury Real Estate Purchasing: Emotional or Rational?
An avid lover of luxury real estate, Ellen DeGeneres recently added this Montecito, CA estate to her growing property collection. When purchasing luxury real estate, getting the “best deal” doesn’t...
View ArticleJim Carrey Sells Malibu Home for $13.4 Million
Source: IMDb There was nothing funny about Jim Carrey’s attempts to sell his Malibu Colony home. The actor first listed the property at 23418 Malibu Colony Rd, Malibu CA 90265 in June 2011 for $18...
View ArticleBob Vila’s 5 ‘Must Do’ Projects for June
By Larry Bilotti In June, we officially welcome summer. In keeping with the season, this month’s must-do projects include lawn care, do-it-yourself backyard improvements and fun, kid-friendly ideas for...
View ArticleRyan Stiles Sells Encino Home for a Loss
Source: Wikipedia Commons He gets paid to make people laugh, but when it comes to real estate, Ryan Stiles is not breaking even. He bought a 5-bedroom Encino home in 2003 for $3.45 million under a...
View ArticleReport: Seattle Mariners Ace Felix Hernandez Buys Property That Could Fit a King
Source: Google Maps Source: Wikimedia Commons The word around Seattle is that Mariners’ ace Felix Hernandez has officially taken up the mantle of “Franchise Player” with aplomb. First, there was the...
View ArticleHow to Get the Most Value From Your Home Inspection
Once an offer on a property is accepted, most buyers hire a professional home inspector to assess the condition of the home. The inspector will write a detailed report for the buyer to use in deciding...
View ArticleNew: Zillow Mortgage Education Center
Buying a home or looking to refinance? Zillow’s new Mortgage Education Center has more than 45 articles on relevant mortgage topics — from the basics of borrowing to underwater refinancing and loan...
View ArticleDavid Axelrod’s Chicago Condo for Sale for $1.25 Million
He’s had a big presence in Washington DC in the past two Democratic presidencies — for both former President Bill Clinton and current President Barack Obama — but David Axelrod calls Chicago home. The...
View ArticleIs It Too Hard To Get a Mortgage?
Six years after loose lending guidelines caused the worst financial crisis since the Great Depression, many still argue it’s too hard to get a mortgage in this country. The debate was framed well...
View Article30-Year Fixed Mortgage Rates Spike on News of Stimulus Program Ending,...
Mortgage rates for 30-year fixed mortgages rose this week, with the current rate borrowers were quoted on Zillow Mortgages at 3.90 percent, up from 3.85 percent at this same time last week. The 30-year...
View ArticleRates Near 2014 Lows: What You Need to Know Before Locking In
Mortgage rates hit 2014 lows in mid-October and are still near 16-month lows. The rate dip has prompted many homeowners to explore refinancing and many home buyers to ask questions about how they can...
View Article30-Year Fixed Mortgage Rate Firmly Below 4 Percent for the Sixth Week in a Row
Mortgage rates for 30-year fixed mortgages were unchanged this week, with the current rate borrowers were quoted on Zillow Mortgages at 3.90 percent, the same as this time last week. The 30-year fixed...
View ArticleRefinancing in a Volatile Rate Market: Get the Facts First
Mortgage rates hit 16-month lows in mid-October, spent three weeks slowly inching up, and have now dipped back to those lows. Rates rise and fall when bond markets sell off or rally, respectively,...
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