House hunters in Greenville, South Carolina can find out so much more about their prospective home thanks to an online initiative recently launched by the City of Greenville.

Reupholstering isn't cheap, but it's a great way to transform a dated piece of furniture into something almost new. Choose a fashionable fabric such as an imitation suede and have throw pillows made in complimentary colors.

During the building boom, between 2001 and 2007, millions of sheets of drywall were imported into the U.S, Canada and Australia. The drywall was cheap, readily available and was the perfect solution to the shortage created by the housing boom and recent disasters in Florida and New Orleans. Unfortunately, the good deal turned sour in a hurry when it was determined the drywall was toxic.

Obviously, safety is a major factor and is covered in considerable detail in the training of home sales professionals. And while many other industries face the same potential problems, when it comes to lone working with members of the public, real estate seems to be the one profession that really worries people.

While the residential and commercial real estate markets continue to struggle, with little to no hope of a speedy recovery, there is one segment of the market that could help shore up the situation. Our nation's baby boomers are coming of age and they are going to need a place to live.

How do you know if the perfect house you have found is in the perfect neighborhood? Driving by on a sunny Sunday afternoon may not be the best indicator of the true nature of the area. All too often people will fall in love with a house without taking the surrounding area into consideration. This can lead to serious problems down the road and cause you to regret the purchase decision.