Todd Levinson

Foreclosure Vandals Run Wild

One can barely glance at a newspaper, TV screen , or web page these days, without coming across yet another story about property foreclosure. There are some genuinely heartbreaking tales, where unfortunate folk have become the victims of circumstance,... Read >

Co-Housing - The New American Dream

There's a great deal of talk in the housing trade these days, about 'green' building, and how the industry is looking toward sustainable construction, and more energy efficient homes. And as encouraging as it may be, that the property experts are fin... Read >

Flipping Good Times!

The practice of house flipping became so popular during the real estate boom that even reality television producers jumped on the bandwagon and created shows that followed investors throughout the flipping process. In the seller's market of the past, sup... Read >

Economy Up! Consumerism...Down?

Although you can find conflicting reports, the general consensus among analysts is that the economy is rebounding. If the economic condition of our nation truly is improving, albeit at a lackluster pace, one could assume that consumer spending would also ... Read >

Reverse Mortgage - the Right Direction?

With so much uncertainty surrounding the fate of the current housing market, it is, perhaps, predictable that people are looking at numerous ways to secure their financial futures. An ever growing population of retirees, having had it good for many year... Read >

Spinning a Yarn

It's a worldwide phenomenon and it's coming to a street near you. What am I talking about? Well, the cultural curiosity that is 'Yarnbombing', of course. This 'anti-graffiti' movement has been gaining ground in recent years and, while it certainly has its... Read >

Renting a Home in Foreclosure? New Rules May Protect You From Eviction

With the increased numbers of homes falling to foreclosure, there are many non-home owners across the country who are increasingly suffering from anxiety related to their housing; these tenants are the renters of homes in foreclosure. A number of r... Read >

Making Your New Home’s Flooring More Allergy Friendly

Many buyers currently in the market for a new home are taking advantage of the deals that can be had in buying older homes. While buying an older home can be a great way to buy an interesting character home, some of these older homes can play havoc wit... Read >

Philadelphia Condo Record Proves Agents Can Sell

The record $7.678 million that bought a Philadelphia condo unit on March 18, 2009 is proof that the recession hasn't hit everybody - and everybody isn't necessarily banking on the mortgage rates before they buy.  At a time when most real estate buyers ... Read >

Marketing Luxury Real Estate on your Website

Your website is your first means of showing off your services to luxury buyers.   A website advertising an upscale product should be upscale itself.  A simple layout, media support, generous amounts of information and clear contact information is go... Read >

What's Your Niche in Real Estate?

While you're probably pretty enthused about real estate, being a Realtor®, there are other things in your life that you're probably pretty interested in.  These parts of your life can be used to create your niche in your career in such a way that yo... Read >

Realtors: How to Accommodate the Busy Property Buyer

Realtor®s who focus on busy, career-focused clients may run into problems with their clients' schedules.  They are often hectic and, with the Blackberry™ and other smart phones, work or emergencies are only a button away from sudden changes in plan... Read >

How to Make Your Real Estate Blog Work for You

The importance of creating a user-friendly, search engine optimized website can't be emphasized enough, but once your site has been established you'll want to look for new ways to build your web presence and find new avenues for generating online leads. O... Read >

A Match Made in Home Repair Heaven: Choosing the Right Contractor

Finding a contractor who is well qualified, reasonably priced, and has a good reputation may seem like a challenging task for homeowners. "Holmes on Homes" is a home improvement television show that follows general contractor Mike Holmes, who fixes up... Read >

Can a Basement Home Gym Increase Your Property Value?

Home gym rooms are one of the most popular special-purpose spaces in todays homes, especially as more and more people work from home or find that their work-home life doesn't allow for a lot of time to go to a gym. Many people are converting basements, ex... Read >