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Real Estate Headlines for the Middle of October

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Hope you have your costume picked because Halloween is coming quicker than you think. While your neighborhoods will soon be filled with pumpkins, ghouls and frightening inflatable displays, here are some real estate headlines for this halfway point of October:

LXTV Open House talked to Coldwell Banker President & COO, Budge Huskey, about the impact baby boomers still have on the real estate market.

Yahoo Real Estate has a list of the top places to retire in 2012 based on a number of different categories. Port Charlotte, FL wins in the most affordable category.

HGTV Frontdoor has expert advice on adding value to your home with a bathroom renovation.

And finally, have you heard about the hole in the lawn of the White House?

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Real Estate Headlines for Monday September 12th

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Take a Look Inside the Home the Chipmunks Built

September is quickly passing and this week we’ll already be halfway through the month. Time is flying towards autumn and so on this Monday morning here are some real estate headlines to keep up with what’s going on in housing:

According to the New York Times, the White House seeks more use of the home refinancing program.

The KCM Blog says that despite the real estate market conditions, luxury and vacation homes are selling.

Inman News wants to remind you that not all home ownership expenses are tax deductible.

And finally,the Wall Street Journal has a piece on The House that Chipmunks Built. Yes, it’s a look inside the home of the son of the creator of Alvin and the Chipmunks who is also the man behind the recent movie reboot. I’ll take the blame for having the theme song in your head all day.

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Real Estate Headlines for the Unofficial End of Summer

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Hollywood director, Michael Bay

Labor Day is over. Kids with their backpacks and lunch boxes await the school bus. And so closes the book on another summer. Fitting that it is absolutely pouring out in New Jersey this morning as it makes you dwell less on another summer passing. But on the bright side we have a fresh set of real estate headlines for you:

The KCM Blog wants sellers to act now and is giving home owners 5 great reasons to sell your house today.

Transformers’ director, Michael Bay, is selling his Santa Monica home for $6.8 million. Optimus Prime not included.

Time has a “timely” article on 5 things to know to protect your house against flooding.

The White House is expected to unveil a mortgage plan this week to try and revive housing.

And finally, LXTV asks would you pay $2.6 million for this tiny home in Martha’s Vineyard?

Photo courtesy of Flickr user Simon Davison.

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