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U.S. Home Prices Rise for Sixth Straight Month - 01/26/10 03:59 PM
According to the S&P/Case-Shiller U.S. National Home Price survey , U.S. Home Prices rose for sixth straight month.
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Major Media Outlets Report Sales Are Down When They Are Actually UP - 01/25/10 11:29 AM
Most of the major news outlets are busy selling the negative part of the most recent National Association Of Realtors figures that report December Sales fell by 17 percent.  Every radio report has cried out the same message, "SALES DOWN 17%".  If you dig further into the numbers, you will find that sales dropped 17% in December compared to November, but are actually up 15% compared to December 2008.
In fact, for all of 2009 there were 5,156,000 existing-home sales, which was 4.9 percent higher than the 4,913,000 transactions recorded in 2008; it was the first annual sales gain since 2005.  And, … (7 comments)

Foreign investors in real estate say they remain committed to the U.S. as their preferred real estate investment opportunity - 01/19/10 01:24 PM
According to the results of the 18th annual Association of Foreign Investors in Real Estate (AFIRE) survey, foreign investors in real estate say they remain committed to the U.S. as their preferred real estate investment opportunity.  Fifty-one percent of respondents identify the U.S. as providing the best opportunity for capital appreciation.
The survey was conducted in the fourth quarter of 2009 among the association's nearly 200 members. Survey respondents own more than $842 billion of real estate globally including $304 billion in the U.S. The survey was conducted by the James A. Graaskamp Center for Real Estate, Wisconsin School of Business.
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Local insight about the Tampa & Sarasota areas, economic conditions that affect the luxury housing market, and unique marketing ideas that help you sell your home. Steve Eckhardt is the Founder, President, & CEO of Cornerstone Properties & Investments. He has been recognized by Who’s Who In Luxury Real Estate and has established himself as one of the area’s preeminent purveyors of luxury homes. His company, Cornerstone Properties & Investments, is a full service luxury boutique firm listing and selling some of the most expensive properties in Greater Tampa Bay and the Sarasota Gulf Coast Regions. His skilled team is committed to providing legendary client service with an unparalleled standard of integrity and expertise. Known for high-profile properties and clients, Steve can provide access to the most exclusive neighborhoods with complete confidentiality. His high regard for client's privacy is what keeps them referring friends and colleagues. We serve the Greater Tampa Bay, Clearwater, St. Petersburg, Sarasota, Siesta Key, and Longboat Key markets.


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