Facts About Using a Co-Signer on a Mortgage

If you're thinking about buying a home with a co-signer, be sure you know what that means for both you and them.

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Zillow Hosts Tech Volunteer Fair

Local nonprofits partnered with tech professionals to create skill-based volunteering opportunities where they are needed most.

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Quiz: Are You a Savvy Mortgage Shopper?

Test your knowledge about how to find the right home loan for you.

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My Favorite Tips for Drought-Tolerant Landscaping

House-flipper extraordinaire Christina El Moussa digs into low-water yardscapes.

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5 Tools Every Gardener Should Splurge On

You might not even know you need these handy helpers, but once you try them you'll wonder how you got along without them.

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House of the Week: A 216-Year-Old Bridgehampton Estate

Known as the Whale House, this 216-year-old estate offers old-time coziness and breezes with sea-salt air.

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Note to Real Estate Crowdfunding Investors: The Importance of Risk-Adjusted Returns

I was chatting with a friend of mine the other day who owns/operates retail assets in secondary markets on the west coast. He was telling me about the mis-pricing he’s seeing in core-plus real estate deals in secondary markets driven …

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3 Favorite Outdoor Spaces for Summer Fun

Designer Kerry Kelly offers tips for setting up an outdoor spot that's ready for action.

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Set Up an Outdoor Dinner Party With a Beachy Vibe

Festive string lights, stylish table settings, and mismatched pieces are perfect for entertaining al fresco.

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Homes for Sale with Glorious Gardens and Grounds

From elegant sculpted hedges to vine-draped verandas, these gracious green spaces are perfect for an at-home getaway.

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3 Must-Have Power Tools for Homeowners

Stocking your DIY toolbox? Be sure to include these three essential pieces. Home improvement expert Leah of See Jane Drill explains why you need them and demonstrates what they can do.

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Party Animals: Entertaining in a Home With Pets

As you plan your Memorial Day bash, remember that just because you love having friends over doesn't mean your pets do.

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New York City Versus Los Angeles: Which Coast is the Best Coast?

Eight locals share advice on the best places to eat, live, play, and what it takes to become a city expert.

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How to Get a Landscape You Love ... for Less!

Make your personal patch of the great outdoors even greater without breaking the bank.

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T.S.A. Replaces Security Chief as Tension Grows at Airports and Age

Peter V. Neffenger, the agency's administrator, removed Kelly Hoggan as part of an overhaul after facing a backlash over waits at airport security lines and management problems.

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Why Home Buyers and Agents Need to Have Each Other's Backs

It can be all too easy for over-eager home shoppers to waste a well-intentioned agent's time. Here's what both sides should know about their relationship.

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Think Outside the Box: Exterior Considerations When House Hunting

Most home buyers focus on what's on the inside of a house, but neglecting the outside could cost you.

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House of the Week: A Peaceful Seaside Mansion in Santa Barbara

Ocean and mountain views ground this estate in nature.

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How to Choose a Storage Facility

When your closets are overflowing with camping gear; your balcony is jammed with bikes; your bedroom is a vault for files, albums, and who-knows-what ... it's time for a storage unit.

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Quiz: Can You Match the State With Its Popular Rental Features?

Try to guess where pools, porches and parade routes are most often mentioned.

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Rental Listing Terms Reveal Popular Features in Each State

Whether a landlord calls out 'Starbucks' or 'Close to Walmart' depends on where the rental is located.

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10 Tips for Organizing an Irresistible Yard Sale

Whether you're downsizing before a move or just unloading some unwanted goods, make your next yard sale a smashing success with this expert advice.

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Salma Hayek's Looking for a Hollywood Hills Renter

Just $11,000 a month will get you this mid-century view home with a pool, fireplace and deck overlooking Los Angeles.

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Aisha Tyler Lists Stylish Mid-Century Modern Home

Nabbing the 'Criminal Minds' star's pedigreed Loz Feliz 3-bedroom might make you feel like you're getting away with murder.

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New Mortgage Rules For Self-Employed Borrowers

Being your own boss comes with a lot of perks. Easier mortgage approval may not be one of them.

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Seattle Is the Best Bike City in the US

In honor of National Bike to Work Week, Zillow used housing and Census data to find the most bike-friendly cities across the country.

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House of the Week: An Austin Estate That Tech Built

Only in Texas? His-and-her barbecues, 14 parking spots and a giant wine cellar that makes you 'feel like you're being hugged by the wine.'

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Alan Cumming Puts East Village Co-op on the Market

'The Good Wife' star is asking $2.2 million for his 4-bedroom overlooking Tompkins Square Park.

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How to Best Support Seniors on Moving Day

Moving is always stressful, but it can also be highly emotional for seniors. Here's how you can be there for your elderly loved ones.

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Your Super Simple 3-Step Program for Houseplant Maintenance

You've kept a collection of houseplants alive. Congratulations! Now this is how you can make them thrive.

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John McEnroe Serves Up Southampton Tennis Estate for Sale

The temperamental pro wants $14.5 million for the spacious home and grounds with private beach access.

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Ice Cube Drops $7.25M on Jean-Claude Van Damme's California Mansion

Ride along with the famed rapper-actor in his new Marina del Rey crib.

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Microsoft CEO Sells View Home With Lots of Windows

The mid-century modern boasts two-story glass walls with lake, mountain and city vistas.

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City or Suburb? 10 Rentals Offering the Best of Each Locale

Whether you want to live in the bustling heart of the city or the laidback 'burbs, these rentals offer something for everyone (and at less than $2,000 a month).

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Clutter-Control Tips From Tiny Home Experts

When you're living in less than 400 square feet, you need a plan of attack to keep order.

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Top 7 Real Estate Crowdfunding Site for Investors

A few months ago I provided an overview of the various opportunities for real estate crowdfunding investors, however I didn’t dig into the specific platforms. In my latest eBook, I break down what I view as the top 7 …

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Would You Rather: Rent in the City or the Suburbs?

Today's rental landscape offers dream homes for city slickers and suburbanites alike. You just have to figure out which scene suits you best.

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6 Critical Questions to Ask When Buying New Construction

Brand-spanking new comes at a price these days. Here's how you can get the best deal on a new construction home.

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Split Decision: Buying Real Estate After Your Divorce

Before you leap into a new bachelor or bachelorette pad, consider these four factors.

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Simple Changes for a Greener Home

Think it's too tough to make your home more eco-friendly? These straightforward tips will make you think again.

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El Paso, Texas Has the Greatest Percentage of Millennials Living with Mom

With Mother's Day right around the corner, Zillow found the places with the most 24-34 year olds living with their moms.

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The Pros and Cons of Renting Out Your Mother-in-Law Apartment

Also known as secondary units, these spaces can be handy when family visits or moves in. But if you're not housing relatives, you can still put the unit to work.

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House of the Week: Decadence by the Sea in Malibu

The 14,000-square-foot modern home is a rare new mansion on a coveted coastline.

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Sanctuary: An Artist's Oasis

At the edge of a lush garden, Natalie Bessel escapes into creativity and reconnects with nature.

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Homes For Sale With Mother-In-Law Suites Fit for a Queen

For a short visit or a long-term stay, these guest quarters offer comfort and privacy.

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For Sale: A Unique Piece of American Literary History

Longtime owners of the home where Harriet Beecher Stowe wrote 'Uncle Tom's Cabin' are letting the property go.

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Art Deco Meets Steampunk in J. Crew CEO's Manhattan Listing

Top exec Mickey Drexler had a French designer overhaul this five-story former coffee roastery in Tribeca.

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Why Sharing Your Home Just Got Easier

Home builders and mortgage lenders are racing to keep up with the trend of shared homes to accommodate multigenerational families and rental units.

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Mother-In-Law Apartments Provide Benefits with Relative Ease

Whether you're housing an elderly relative, a recent grad, or out-of-town visitors, an accessory dwelling unit can be a real asset.

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Tommy Lee Lists His 'Home Sweet Home'

The rocker's asking $5.995 million for his mansion, which includes a recording studio, an atrium full of bamboo plants, and a piano-shaped pool.

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4 Keys to Buying a Flipped House

Head over heels for a flipped house? Here's how to make sure you're getting a great deal.

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How to Baby-Proof Your Apartment

Renters may need to be extra clever when setting up their space for its newest resident.

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5 Ways to Score a Lease in a Competitive Rental Market

Follow these six tips to give yourself an edge over other renters and achieve your goal.

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