Interesting Financing Statistics from the California Association of Realtors - 11:59 AM
-- Refinances with cash-out drove the subprime mortgage market. Where refinances used to be uncommon and very difficult to obtain, they were a dominant force in the recent financial markets.
-- Refinances actually added risk and constricted capital in the financial markets.
-- Financial markets are now dominated by commercial banks, instead of the savings and loans, playing a large part in our financing.
-- Approximately 65% of outstanding mortgages are cash-out refinances. Forty percent of all loans were done with zero percent down.
The positive news is that the San Francisco Bay Area reached the bottom of the trough in February of 2009 when we … (0 comments)
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Would You Live Here? - 09:02 AM
Interesting post here from Dawn Fabiszak, enjoy...
Via Dawn Fabiszak, CRS, GRI, SFR, CNE (Keller Williams Real Estate ( Denver metro area, Colorado):
Would you live here?
This is part one in reviewing the different and unusual names of cities throughout our country. There are some interesting names that are great for our real estate industry, some that are not and some that are just outright crazy and ridiculous. In this post, I am going to review some of the names that I thought would be a benefit to our industry.
I guess living in Okay, Arkansas would be okay, Ordinary, Virginia would … (3 comments)
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The Frightening Thing is, I Believe This Guy is Right... - 09:12 AM
I would have never thought China would be a better place to do business than the U.S.
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10 Tips for Garage Door Safety - 10:34 AM
Excellent tips here from Grayson Hodge, enjoy...
Via RE/MAX Preferred Associates:
RISMEDIA, June 14, 2010--There's good reason to keep the home's largest moving object in proper order. The garage door is often the largest entry point in the home. Consumers can bring garage door and opener safety awareness to the home front this summer--the International Door Association (IDA) and the Door & Access Systems Manufacturers Association (DASMA) have designated June as Garage Door Safety Month.Overhead Door Corporation, one of the nation's leading manufacturer of overhead garage doors and openers under well-known brands like Overhead Door, Genie® and Wayne-Dalton, is … (0 comments)
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Puna Land Sales from May 2005 to May 2010 - 05:07 AM
There are 9 Real Estate districts on the Big Island of Hawaii. (Click here to view a map that shows the location of the Puna District on the Big Island of Hawaii).Below is a chart that shows the number of Puna Land Sales on the Big Island of Hawaii. The data are over the last 5 years, starting with May 2005 and ending in May 2010. More 5 Year Land Sales Stats and info can be found at LocalHawaiiRealEstate.com (Data Source: Big Island MLS)
Stop by, visit and talk story at our office on the Big Island of Hawaii!
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South Hilo Land Sales from May 2005 to May 2010 - 05:10 AM
There are 9 Real Estate districts on the Big Island of Hawaii. (Click here to view a map that shows the location of the South Hilo District on the Big Island of Hawaii).Below is a chart that shows the number of South Hilo Land Sales on the Big Island of Hawaii. The data are over the last 5 years, starting with May 2005 and ending in May 2010. More 5 Year Land Sales Stats and info can be found at LocalHawaiiRealEstate.com (Data Source: Big Island MLS)
Stop by, visit and talk story at our office on the Big Island of Hawaii!
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North Hilo Land Sales from May 2005 to May 2010 - 05:12 AM
There are 9 Real Estate districts on the Big Island of Hawaii. (Click here to view a map that shows the location of the North Hilo District on the Big Island of Hawaii).Below is a chart that shows the number of North Hilo Land Sales on the Big Island of Hawaii. The data are over the last 5 years, starting with May 2005 and ending in May 2010. More 5 Year Land Sales Stats and info can be found at LocalHawaiiRealEstate.com (Data Source: Big Island MLS)
Stop by, visit and talk story at our office on the Big Island of Hawaii!
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Hamakua Land Sales from May 2005 to May 2010 - 05:15 AM
There are 9 Real Estate districts on the Big Island of Hawaii. (Click here to view a map that shows the location of the Hamakua District on the Big Island of Hawaii).Below is a chart that shows the number of Hamakua Land Sales on the Big Island of Hawaii. The data are over the last 5 years, starting with May 2005 and ending in May 2010. More 5 Year Land Sales Stats and info can be found at LocalHawaiiRealEstate.com (Data Source: Big Island MLS)
Stop by, visit and talk story at our office on the Big Island of Hawaii!
John Petrella, … (1 comments)
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North Kohala Land Sales from May 2005 to May 2010 - 05:18 AM
There are 9 Real Estate districts on the Big Island of Hawaii. (Click here to view a map that shows the location of the North Kohala District on the Big Island of Hawaii).Below is a chart that shows the number of North Kohala Land Sales on the Big Island of Hawaii. The data are over the last 5 years, starting with May 2005 and ending in May 2010. More 5 Year Land Sales Stats and info can be found at LocalHawaiiRealEstate.com (Data Source: Big Island MLS)
Stop by, visit and talk story at our office on the Big Island of Hawaii!
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South Kohala Land Sales from May 2005 to May 2010 - 05:20 AM
There are 9 Real Estate districts on the Big Island of Hawaii. (Click here to view a map that shows the location of the South Kohala District on the Big Island of Hawaii).Below is a chart that shows the number of South Kohala Land Sales on the Big Island of Hawaii. The data are over the last 5 years, starting with May 2005 and ending in May 2010. More 5 Year Land Sales Stats and info can be found at LocalHawaiiRealEstate.com (Data Source: Big Island MLS)
Stop by, visit and talk story at our office on the Big Island of Hawaii!
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North Kona Land Sales from May 2005 to May 2010 - 05:23 AM
There are 9 Real Estate districts on the Big Island of Hawaii. (Click here to view a map that shows the location of the North Kona District on the Big Island of Hawaii).Below is a chart that shows the number of North Kona Land Sales on the Big Island of Hawaii. The data are over the last 5 years, starting with May 2005 and ending in May 2010. More 5 Year Land Sales Stats and info can be found at LocalHawaiiRealEstate.com (Data Source: Big Island MLS)
Stop by, visit and talk story at our office on the Big Island of Hawaii!
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South Kona Land Sales from May 2005 to May 2010 - 05:25 AM
There are 9 Real Estate districts on the Big Island of Hawaii. (Click here to view a map that shows the location of the South Kona District on the Big Island of Hawaii).Below is a chart that shows the number of South Kona Land Sales on the Big Island of Hawaii. The data are over the last 5 years, starting with May 2005 and ending in May 2010. More 5 Year Land Sales Stats and info can be found at LocalHawaiiRealEstate.com (Data Source: Big Island MLS)
Stop by, visit and talk story at our office on the Big Island of Hawaii!
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Kau Land Sales from May 2005 to May 2010 - 05:27 AM
There are 9 Real Estate districts on the Big Island of Hawaii. (Click here to view a map that shows the location of the Kau District on the Big Island of Hawaii).Below is a chart that shows the number of Kau Land Sales on the Big Island of Hawaii. The data are over the last 5 years, starting with May 2005 and ending in May 2010. More 5 Year Land Sales Stats and info can be found at LocalHawaiiRealEstate.com (Data Source: Big Island MLS)
Stop by, visit and talk story at our office on the Big Island of Hawaii!
John Petrella, … (0 comments)
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Big Island Land Sales from May 2005 to May 2010 - 05:30 AM
There are 9 Real Estate districts on the Big Island of Hawaii. (Click here to view a map that shows the location of the Districts on the Big Island of Hawaii).Below is a chart that shows the number of Land Sales on the Big Island of Hawaii. The data are over the last 5 years, starting with May 2005 and ending in May 2010. More 5 Year Land Sales Stats and info can be found at LocalHawaiiRealEstate.com (Data Source: Big Island MLS)
Stop by, visit and talk story at our office on the Big Island of Hawaii!
John Petrella, ABR®, … (0 comments)
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What's Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week : June 14, 2010 - 09:46 AM
Mortgage markets posted four good days last week and one awful one. Unfortunately for rate shoppers in Michigan , that one bad day outweighed the gains of the other four and mortgage rates worsened on the week overall.
Despite re-touching all-time lows on Tuesday and Wednesday, Conforming and FHA mortgage rates moved higher on the week.
There wasn't much domestic data on which for mortgage markets to move so rates took their cues from global economic activity. Strong data from Japan and China, plus an improving outlook from the Eurozone, sparked optimism among Wall Street investors. Cash poured into the stock … (0 comments)
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Hillsdale NJ Real Estate Report|May 2010' Single Family Homes Sold Report - 03:54 PM
Hillsdale NJ Real Estate Report|May 2010' Single Family Homes Sold Report saw Ten home closing in the popular town of Hillsdale as April showers brought May flowers. With interest rates low Buyers still have time to take advantage of some wonderful opportunities to own a piece of Small Town America in this sought after town! There's no place like A New Hillsdale Home!
The town of Hillsdale is constantly changing to keep up with the times while maintaining that desirable small town feel. Residents can take advantage of the many amenities offered by this Pascack Valley town.
Hillsdale, NJ May 2010' Real Estate Market Activity:
Total Homes Sold..........................10
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On the Hunt In Charlotte! - 10:30 PM
There is no time like the summer time to go house hunting in Charlotte! If you are in the market to buy a new home, there are a few things that can make the process a little easier on you. Here are a couple things to remember when you are "on the hunt" in Charlotte.
When you are out looking at potential houses the number one thing to avoid is looking at homes outside your price range. Have a plan and stick with it! Remember you are not just paying an extra $20,000 for a home; you are also paying more … (2 comments)
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Big Banks Say More Short Sales Are on the Way - 04:38 PM
Naperville Short Sale Sellers: Melissa shares great information on how larger banks are being more proactive with their short sales.
Via Melissa Zavala Realtor® North San Diego County Homes (Broadpoint Properties):
In an interesting article written by Diana Olick at CNBC on June 11, 2010, she shares a recent interview with some of the big shots at Bank of America who state that there are more short sales on they way. The major lending institutions, according to the article, have now embraced the short sale.
Many folks may think that this is because of the incentives that these lending institutions will receive from … (1 comments)
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Announcing an Open House at Jones & Co. Realty in Fort Myers, FL - 06:46 AM
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Yard Signs Missing? - 05:37 PM
Desperation drives people to do things they would never do. Scrap metal prices have gone up and those that are finding it hard to make ends meet have resorted to steeling any metal of value.
I had an agent report his metal sign frames were taken! This would normally be viewed as an agent not willing to pay for frames taking them for personal use. My frame happens to be etched with my name and phone number. It looks odd to show up with a sign that says "Stolen From Gary White" Call: 616-784-2360 at the scrap yard. Use a cheap … (20 comments)
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