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Can You Guess Which Housing Market the Writer is Writing About? - 04/28/08 02:04 PM
I read the following article this morning and thought I would try something a little different. I've replaced all the references to the particular housing market and any other key words that might give away the answer with blank spaces. Can you guess which market the writer is writing about? I'll give you the answer at the end of the article.
Chuck
_______________ House Prices Decline the Most in Three Years
April 28 (Bloomberg) -- ____ house prices fell the most in more than three years in April as a dearth of credit and concern that the property slump is deepening deterred prospective homebuyers, … (2 comments)
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Is it Easy Being Green? - 04/27/08 06:37 PM
Kermit the Frog doesn't think so. But like a lot of things, it depends on who you ask. If you ask me, my answer would be "Yes, it is easy and it's getting easier."
In a new survey, which polled 1,001 U.S. homeowners, 28 percent of respondents said they believe it's extremely important to be environmentally responsible. But is it hard to build green? Do you have to live in a straw-bale cottage or some other strange building to say you're a green home owner? The answer is NO and NO.
In February, the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) launched the … (1 comments)
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Report Determines Housing in Boise “Moderately Overpriced” - 04/27/08 06:30 PM
The recent report for the fourth quarter of 2007 found the price of housing in Boise “moderately overpriced.” So what does that mean with regard to the risk of future price declines? Before I begin, I would like to emphasize that I adhere to the advice of the sixth century Chinese sage Lao Tzu. My intent is simply to share a little knowledge and offer a few observations. I am not making any predictions. National City Corporation and Global Insights, an economic research firm, publish a Housing Valuation Analysis in which they evaluate single-family house prices in 330 metro areas to … (0 comments)
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Is condominium living right for you? - 04/25/08 09:09 PM
Condominium Living Offers Convenience, Amenities and a Good Return on Your Investment.Is condominium living right for you? According to the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), condos are now an important housing option for home buyers nationwide. At the height of last year’s wave of new condominium construction, condos represented nearly half of all new multifamily building, with that rate forecast to stabilize at about a third of the multifamily market by late 2008.
Why are people choosing condominium ownership? Many home buyers find that condos offer advantages that a traditional single-family home doesn’t.
Many empty nesters thinking about enjoying their … (3 comments)
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Fear and Anxiety - 04/06/08 03:51 PM
A good friend of mine recently observed that I seem to be using my blogs to save the home building industry. He expressed his concern that most of my readers would view that as self-serving. He strongly encouraged me start selling myself and provide people invaluable information.
My friend's observation leads me to believe that my purpose has been misinterpreted. I am not trying to save the home building industry. So what does this have to do with Fear and Anxiety? While I admit that might be a secondary objective, my primary objective is to help you, my readers, overcome your fears … (2 comments)
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Find Your Part in the American Dream with a New Home - 04/06/08 03:48 PM
A home is more than just a structure where people take up residency. For most people, owning a home means freedom, financial independence and security. For many, owning a home brings a feeling of success and the knowledge that they've obtained their own bit in the American dream. And of course, a home-according to Dorothy as well as millions of home owners-well, there's no place quite like it.
In April, the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) celebrates New Homes Month. In addition to all the benefits of being a home owner, new homes offer safety, energy efficiency amenities, and a … (0 comments)
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April is New Home Month. Is It Time To Buy? - 04/03/08 10:21 AM
Since 1990 in this country, buying a home has been a "no brainer," a can't-miss investment. But things have changed. If you believe the national media, home prices across the nation continue to fall. But all real estate is local, and we need to understand what is going on in our local market area before buying.
If you read my recent blog on BuildingCredibility.com titled "Idaho Home Values Continue to Appreciate" and, more specifically, my comments in response to one reader who questioned the data, you know that home prices in Idaho and the Boise MSA are not falling - although … (1 comments)
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How Do Your Customers Define Value? - 04/02/08 09:32 AM
As a Builder, I am frequently asked by prospective customers how much I charge per square foot. I recently taught an Institute of Residential Marketing course for Builders, Developers and Realtors. One of the chapters was titled "Customer Value and Marketing" and provided a methodology for measuring value other than by price per square foot.
What motivates someone to select one Builder or Remodeler over another or one Builder's home over another's? It is the perceived value. Our industry has allowed price per square foot to become the most common way for people to define value. Price / Square Footage = Value. … (2 comments)
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