Check out the local and national real estate trends and headlines that made the news this week.
The real estate headlines from the Washington Post, RealEstateJournal.com, CNN Money, and Bankrate.com dove into the following topics: reverse mortgages, Georgetown, universal design, eco-friendly homes, mortgage scams, and 2007 home design trends.
Washington Post
The Tide is Turning points out real estate market data to suggest that the real estate market correction may be coming to an end and and what you can do to have a great real estate game plan.
Divided by Lore, United by History discusses the differences between the East and West Villages of Georgetown
A Blueprint for Accesibility discusses the new housing concept of universal design (housing design to accomodate people of all abilities)
RealEstateJournal.com
Making Your House Pay in Retirement discusses the rise in reverse mortgages and their decreasing cost
Shady Switcheroo and Scams: Mortgage Trickery To Avoid discusses how to avoid being a victim of mortgage scams
CNN Money
Home Decorating Do’s and Dont’s discusses home design trends buyers are looking for in 2007
Your Home: Is ‘Going Green’ Worth the Cost discusses the potential savings of an eco-friendly house
Bankrate.com
Pro’s and Con’s of Reverse Mortgages explains the rewards and risk of reverse mortgages and how they work
