RE Buzz – last week’s best real estate stories:
- Bob Vila’s 5 ‘Must-Do’ Tasks for March
- Real-estate scams are a big boomer complaint – Jeanette Pavini's Buyer Beware – MarketWatch
"According to the Federal Trade Commission, real estate and mortgage issues were both in the top 25 categories of complaints for 2011 and 2012. And those in their 50s had the most to complain about, accounting for 23% of all fraud complaints. "
- Only 34% of renters have insurance
"Renter’s insurance is a lot more affordable than most people think," said Laura Adams, senior insurance analyst at InsuranceQuotes.com.
- 7 Inside Secrets of Real Estate Agents – ABC News
Valid points!
- The all-too-real estate version of Breaking Bad | REwired
More about meth labs and disclosure – "Most people think of "Breaking Bad," a television show about a man who runs a meth lab out of his trailer, as mere entertainment. But a recent article by CNNMoney suggests this may be more realistic and sadly more common than many think."
- 20 Most Bizarre Houses around the world – Oddee.com
Some pretty strange houses
- The Great Senior Sell-Off Could Cause the Next Housing Crisis – Emily Badger – The Atlantic Cities
“They will want to sell their homes, and they’re hoping there are people behind them to buy their homes…”
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