If you are considering buying real estate in New York City's West Village, check out this video with Jason Sheftell of NY Daily News. Find out what you can expect to pay to purchase or rent a home in the neighborhood. Did you know that although rental prices are going up, sale prices are going down? Now is a great time to buy if you can afford it. ... Watch Now

The West Village in New York is a prime location with gorgeous real estate and celebrity inhabitants. With such sought after homes, it can be expensive to move in this neighborhood. Jason Sheftell of the New York Daily News explains the pricing structure for homes in this area and what you can expect to pay for a one or two-bedroom place. ... Watch Now

Selling at all, let alone getting an acceptable price, can be a real challenge nowadays, but don’t write off the possibility of renting out your home instead.  In this video from CBS MoneyWatch, Ray Martin discusses the pros and cons of becoming a landlord, including tax breaks and maintenance requirements.  Don't miss the helpful tips about the advantages of renting starting at the 00:19 mark. ... Watch Now

With so many affordable homes on the market, including plenty of new construction, it is important to know what to look for when buying a house. Stacey Bradford, an AOL Real Estate Contributor, takes you through the simple step-by-step process of selecting a new construction home. Listing the pros and cons helps make sense of the sometimes confusing experience of buying real estate. ... Watch Now

A home inspection is an essential part of any residential real estate transaction. If you’re on the seller’s side of the market, or if you’re having your home inspected prior to selling, you can learn some important tips in this segment with host Stacey Bradford, from AOL Real Estate’s What Works Now video series. ... Watch Now

If you’re curious about what it takes to sell your home without the services of a real estate agent, this informative segment from CBS Money Watch is a great place to start. The video profiles a young family that has decided to brave the real estate market themselves in order to hang on to the money that would otherwise be paid out to a realtor. ... Watch Now

Given the huge number of foreclosed homes in recent years, they may be an opportunity for those with a high tolerance for risk to take on an investment in the sector. In this informative Kip Tip video for Kiplingers, Kevin McCormally and Pat Esswein discuss the investment opportunities offered by the foreclosure market, which has certainly expanded in the last few years. ... Watch Now

Despite slight improvements in the housing market since 2010, both buyers and sellers are having trouble finding offers they like. In this segment for The Early Show, Jason Cochran from WalletPop provides an array of tips for both buyers and sellers in the down market, with a focus on new techniques that both sides of the deal can use. ... Watch Now

In this edition of What Works Now, the importance of understanding how much to pay a real estate agent is highlighted. AOL Real Estate's TC Newman talks about how commissions are negotiable, and how most realtors are paid on a split commission model. ... Watch Now

As any homeowner knows, the location of your home is incredibly important. In this video, AOL Real Estate Contributor Stacey Bradford provides some great tips for choosing the right neighborhood. First and foremost, she recommends using the Internet to your advantage when investigating new home locations. You also need to choose an area that matches your specific needs. ... Watch Now