The Don Edam Group's Blog

Here's a list of our favorite real estate-related websites and services (in no particular order) that we came across in 2007:For property info on the go: http://www.housefront.com/ In pursuit of property price drops: http://www.propertysnake.co.uk/ Rental price reality check online: http://www.re...

Jennifer Chait of OffBeatHomes points us to another distinctive dwelling worth a look....Mr. Bruno's Steel House.Look how amazing the interior is.Another exterior look.See a great slide show of this home plus process photos at Robert Bruno's website.Full Story

 Experts thought 2007 would bring a real estate recovery - not the worst collapse on record. So before you put much hope in forecasts for a 2008 rebound in the battered housing market, consider this: A year ago at this time many top economists were looking for that recovery to begin in 2007. CNN'...

This winter season's unwelcome pests may soon join homeowners by the fire to stay warm and out of the elements. Colder temperatures send wintry pests, such as rodents, spiders and cockroaches searching for food, water and shelter indoors. RISMedia points us to the National Pest Management Associ...

We at the Don Edam Group hope you all had a very merry christmas and we wish you a safe and happy new year!HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!!

Jennifer Chait over at OffBeatHomes put up a great posting awhile back that seems appropriate  to refer back to today considering it's Christmas eve and this is a tradition that often takes place on this very day..... she calls it "some of the world's best offbeat gingerbread homes" and here are ...

As the holidays and long winter months quickly approach, December brings many real estate professionals extra time to anticipate their success for the upcoming year. Instead of facing a bleak and potentially slow month of business and leads, utilize this exclusive downtime to your advantage. Try ...

Real estate Web site Zillow.com launched Zillow® Smart Search, a dynamic new version of its search system, along with enhanced Neighborhood Pages that make it easier than ever for consumers to zero-in on homes most relevant to them and become smarter about the characteristics of surrounding areas...

 Existing-home sales are projected to trend up in 2008, with pending home sales showing a slight near-term rise, according to the latest forecast by the National Association of Realtors®.  However, a recovery for new-home sales is unlikely before 2009. Full Story

As a follow-up to my posting on Homes for the Holidays: 4 Reasons Now is a Prime Time to Sell a Home, here are some quick tips from MLS HomeQuest for easy and inexpensive ways to make your home more appealing for potential buyers:Keep driveways & walkways neatly shoveled. Keep your snowblower/sho...