Move over hedge fund investors, hello crowdfunding! New government regulations allow consumers to get in on the real estate investment market with minimal capital!

Crowdfunding: A new way to raise capital and buy real estate [VIDEO]How the JOBS Act will help foster real estate startups Inman News Staff Writershare this article Jul 30, 2013 Potential investors image via Shutterstock.When fully implemented, the Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act (JOBS Act) will...

http://www.inman.com/2013/07/30/crowdfunding-a-new-way-to-raise-capital-and-buy-real-estate-video/

3 out of 5 home buyers will pay a premium for a preferred school district. How does that weigh in your next home purchase?

Survey confirms homebuyers willing to pay premium to be near preferred schoolsRealtor.com: Families also willing to give up pool, other amentities for school of choice Inman News Staff Writershare this article Jul 29, 2013 Back to school image via Shutterstock.Three out of five homebuyers surveyed b...

http://www.inman.com/2013/07/29/survey-confirms-homebuyers-willing-to-pay-premium-to-be-near-preferred-schools/

5 Ways to Make Your Home Stand Out: #5 - Have a Gimmick, this is GREAT!!

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"The gain in new-home sales is an early signal that the recent jump in borrowing costs has yet to derail demand." - nothing is stopping the home-buying train, jump on!!

Sales of new U.S. homes rose more than forecast in June to the highest level in five years, a sign builders are benefiting from a lack of supply of...

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-07-24/new-home-sales-in-u-s-rise-more-than-forecast-to-five-year-high.html

I recently read an article that said when you buy a home, you buy a garden. How many fans take the time to carefully inspect the property around a house when they are on the hunt for a new home?

Sarah Stovall, Realtor - Century 21 Results Realty Services I recently read an article that said when you buy a home, you buy a garden. How many fans take the time to carefully inspect the property around a house when they are on the hunt for a new home?

Here's a quick article from one of my favorite garden writers shared especially for all of my green thumb fans (you know who you are!).

When you plant doesn't bloom, you get mad. When you get mad, you spray graffiti on the White House. When you spray graffiti on the White House, you get sent to summer camp in North Korea. Don't get...

http://thedailysouth.southernliving.com/2013/07/21/10-reasons-your-plants-wont-bloom/

Thinking of buying a new home? Use this quick and easy calculator to determine how much you can afford.

When you're buying a home, mortgage lenders don't look just at your income, assets, and the down payment you have. They look at all of your liabilities and obligations as well, including auto loans, credit card debt, child support, potential property taxes and insurance, and your overall credit rati...

http://www.foxbusiness.com/personal-finance/tools/how-much-home-can-i-afford.htm

How to sell your home: #1 MAKE IT AVAILABLE for showing to potential buyers.

The most important need of anyone attempting to sell their house is – TO GET IT SOLD! It is imperative that you, the agent, are very direct in what it takes to get a house sold. Here is a checklist

http://www.kcmblog.com/2013/07/18/selling-a-housewhat-does-it-take/

Question of the day: If you could buy a vacation home within 2 hours driving distance of your primary residence, where would it be?

Sarah Stovall, Realtor - Century 21 Results Realty Services Question of the day: If you could buy a vacation home within 2 hours driving distance of your primary residence, where would it be?

Who's buying a home this season? Those with high income, great credit and a house to sell. Do you fit the profile?

If you're selling your home, find out who's buying. Home sellers will find that the typical homebuyers this season are couples with high credit scores.

http://www.bankrate.com/finance/real-estate/typical-homebuyers-1.aspx

Technology: a huge factor driving Atlanta real estate.

Real estate trends are comprised of many factors, three of these being technological advances, population migration, and supply and demand. In the long term, these indicators spell out a positive outlook for metro Atlanta real estate. During the next ten years, the population in the Atlanta area...

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Looking to buy a "fixer-upper" but don't have the cash available for construction costs? A HUD FHA 203(k) LOAN may be just what you need!

Sarah Stovall, Realtor - Century 21 Results Realty Services Looking to buy a "fixer-upper" but don't have the cash available for construction costs? A HUD FHA 203(k) LOAN may be just what you need!

Waiting to buy a house? It's costing you money!

We often talk about the potential cost of waiting to buy a home. Today, we want to look at the actual cost for someone who waited over the last year. We used a 10% increase in house values as prices

http://www.kcmblog.com/2013/07/08/buying-a-house-the-cost-if-you-waited/

Looking for an amazing craftsman-style renovation near The Perimeter with a chef's dream kitchen, cul-de-sac lot and private backyard? Guess what - you found it!

Check out this Single-Family Home: $379,900 4 br 4 ba 1,815 sqft in Atlanta. Completely renovated from head to toe side to side! Large chefs dream kitchen with built in double ovens and a microwave. Oversized island with granite counter top and a 5 burner cooktop. Granite counter tops and tiled back...

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