The original bracket for the East for Real Estate Madness, RealEstate.com

In honor of the upcoming March Madness basketball tournament, where the best NCAA men’s basketball team in the country will be determined, the RealEstate.com team has decided to host a tournament of its own. Our objective is to determine what U.S. city is the best to live in by objectively assessing them based on a plethora [...] . . .

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The small Southern city of Spring Hill, Tenn. can be found just 30 miles south of Nashville. This charming, close-knit community has experienced a population explosion over the last decade. While it is still considered a small town with a current population of around 29,000 people, 10 years ago the city of Spring Hill had closer to 7,000 residents. . . .

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las vegas real estate fees

Both the purchase and the sale of a house is a confusing process for many Americans. Real estate agents become a lifeline during the process, dealing with all the paperwork and the legalese inherent in a real estate transaction. Probably the most confusing point in the process is when you sit down at the closing table to finalize the transaction. . . .

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home improvement loans and grants california

You’ve been living in your home for close to a decade, and you want to spice things up a bit. Maybe you are considering replacing the discolored tiles in the bathroom or transforming your kitchen into a chef’s paradise. The changes will not just uplift your mood, but can also increase home value. Giving your kitchen a facelift, boosting curb appeal, or getting . . .

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brentwood tennessee home

Just 10 miles south of Nashville you will find one of the most cherished towns in Tennessee. The city of Brentwood is home to approximately 37,000 people and is located in Williamson County. While it is relatively small in size with a span of 40 square miles, Brentwood has earned a giant reputation as one of the best places to live in middle Tennessee. . . .

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real estate north of san francisco

Imagine having radio’s Michael Savage, celebrity chef Tyler Florence, rocker Sammy Hagar, and actors Robin Williams and Sean Penn as neighbors. It just may happen when you move to Marin County, Calif., home to a long list of celebrities. Lying just north of San Francisco, over the Golden Gate Bridge, Marin is popular for its natural beauty and laid-back lifestyle. . . .

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beachfront foreclosures in south carolina

One in every 730 homes in the U.S. is facing foreclosure. Therefore, when a state has a rate of one in every 603 homes in foreclosure, it makes the list of Top Foreclosure States. This is the situation for South Carolina, number 10 on RealtyTrac’s September 2012 listing. In fact, the Charleston Regional Journal claims that South Carolina saw a 16 percent . . .

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boston real estate market

One thing everyone seems to agree on is that the biggest problem right now in the Boston real estate market is the lack of available homes. Overall, inventory is down 22 percent from one year ago. Typically, when inventories shrink, prices rise. Oddly, during the first 10 days of October, greater Boston home prices were up a miniscule 0.1 percent from September 2012 and flat from the same time a year ago. . . .

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home values in seattle washington

It’s the birthplace of Jimi Hendrix and Starbucks, and Seattle has been a destination for homebuyers who fancy the oceanic weather of temperate, wet winters and dry, mild summers. The city is a great place for outdoor buffs who want to frequently run, hike, kayak or sail. According to recent studies, Seattle is the sixth most walkable city in the country. Over the years, with new Internet companies . . .

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nashville tn real estate market

Although housing markets across the nation remain sluggish, the people of Nashville, Tenn. are enjoying signs of recovery in their local market. Not only are home sales up for the third consecutive quarter, but available inventory is shrinking and prices are slowly rising. These are all very good signs that Nashville is pulling out of the slump. . . .

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