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18 of 20 markets tracked by the Case-Shiller Index showed rising home values in June. It's the 5th consecutive month with strong numbers and the best showing for the benchmark housing index since home values began deflating in 2006. Some would argue it's a sign that housing has finally bottomed...
08/26/2009
In today’s economic environment, tens of thousands of homeowner’s are struggling. For many of these homeowners, their financial problems are tied to medical problems. IPaying the mortgage for most is one of the largest expenses and many just can't pay the mortgage payment on a monthly basis and f...
08/26/2009
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Encouraging news about the economy and the housing market continues to flood the news outlets. Sales of newly constructed homes leaped unexpectedly in July to hit their highest level in nearly a year. New home sales clocked in at 433,000 versus the 390,000 that was expected. Adding to the pos...
08/26/2009
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According to The Conference Board, its confidence index rose to a reading of 54.1 in August -- after 2 consecutive monthly declines -- following a reading of 47.4 in July. The Conference Board's measure of present conditions rose to 24.9 from 23 for the prior month. The gauge of expectations for ...
08/26/2009
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According to the Commerce Department, sales of new homes rose 9.6% to a 433,000 annual pace in July; this was the highest pace in 10 months. The data points to stabilization in the housing sector which has been in slump since 2005. The median price of a new home decreased 12% to $210,100 from $23...
08/26/2009
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Words of Encouragement:Every once in a while, stop, take time to reflect , and look in the mirror and remind yourself why you got into this business! Rediscover your passion for what you do. Keep a fresh outlook. It will only make yourself and your business thrive that much more! Words of Wisd...
08/26/2009
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It is a question that comes up over and over again when buyers are looking at property. Sometimes it is obvious and other times it can be a bit of a grey area. Unlike other parts of the country it is usual in Northern Virginia that all of the appliances convey with the home, including the washe...
08/25/2009
Summer Selling Season in High Swing Overview: The numbers are out and things are continuing to improve in our local real estate markets. All across Santa Clara County, the median home price is rising (up 11% last month to $540,000 in July), supply is falling and demand is still growing. We're by ...
08/25/2009
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Isn't it amazing what people have stashed away in spare rooms, basements and garages? So much of our initial consultation should be finding out what treasures homeowners have in their homes that is not being used to its greatest advantage. All Home Stagers know the importance of that very first ...
08/25/2009
I took this picture the other day as we saw 9 deer coming out of the woods to graze in a field at a National Park. It reminded me of the Home Buyers that seem to be coming out of the woods now and are realizing that now is a great time to buy GA real estate with low prices and the available tax ...
08/25/2009
