Real estate blog entries tagged with real estate news

Blog entries tagged with "real estate news":

real estate news: This Month in Real Estate - 12/04/08 07:08 PM

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real estate news: What Are You Waiting For? It's Time to Invest in Tacoma Real Estate - 12/04/08 05:49 PM

Now is the time to buy Tacoma Real Estate...
...Or in any of the surrounding cities within Pierce County Real Estate!
Now may be the best time in the past 20 years to buy or invest in Tacoma Real Estate. Tacoma Real Estate and Pierce County house sales in many areas have … (0 comments)

real estate news: Avoiding Foreclosure - Two Options for Tacoma Homeowners - 12/04/08 12:59 AM

Avoiding Foreclosure - Two Options for Homeowners
Tacoma Real Estate Homeowners need to know they have options to foreclosure. In Brandon Cornett's article below, he writes of two options homeowners can use to avoid foreclosure. For additional tips to avoid foreclosure and to understand the mortgage short sale option if you … (0 comments)

real estate news: AOL Launches a Real Time News Widget - 12/03/08 11:10 AM

I wanted to announce the launch of AOL Real Estate's Real Time News Widget. With so many widgets available, we wanted to build one that added value to your site as you aim to give buyers the information they need to make the biggest purchase of their lives in this extremely … (0 comments)

real estate news: The 7 Commandments of a Green Remodel for Your Tacoma Real Estate Home - 12/02/08 06:34 PM

If you've been thinking of remodeling all or part of your Tacoma real estate home, you might want to consider a green remodel. Green building means that you use certain materials and practices that are better for the environment and for your health. By following a few guidelines, you can easily … (1 comments)

real estate news: Myths About Selling Your Tacoma Real Estate Home in a Slow Market - 12/01/08 08:22 PM

Trying to sell your Tacoma real estate home in a slow market is definitely frustrating. You may find that it takes longer to sell and you cannot get as much money as you could during a booming market. However, you can't believe all the hype about a sluggish real estate market. … (0 comments)

real estate news: Real Estate News; Northeast Pensacola - 12/01/08 06:29 PM

Northeast Pensacola real estate market report
There are currently 262 residential detached houses for sale There are currently 33 houses that have a buyer contract In the month of November there were 17 houses sold & closed. The lowest sales price was $50,000 and the highest sales price was $224,000. The … (0 comments)

real estate news: Washington Real Estate on Sale...and Just Got Cheaper! - 12/01/08 03:32 PM

The Real Estate SALE...
With homes in Tacoma and the surrounding cities of Pierce, King, and Thurston Counties at discount prices, the sale just got better today with lower interest rates.
In today's "Daily Rate Lock Advisory," offered by Mortgage Commentary 2008 of Mortgage Xsites, the author writes "Monday's bond market has opened strong...The … (0 comments)

real estate news: Still Benefits to Owning a Home - 11/30/08 10:44 AM

Owning a Home is Still the American Dream!
Now may be the best time in the past 20 years to buy or invest in Real Estate. House sales in many areas have stabilized, mortgage interest rates are down, inventory has declined over the last 2 months nationally, and housing affordability has improved.
The National Association of Realtor … (0 comments)

real estate news: Real Estate Update: Flagstaff AZ November 26, 2008 - 11/26/08 05:25 PM

It has been a short week, but an active one for real estate news. To read my take on the real estate and financial highlights of the week, visit: The (Short) Week in Housing News
Today was an active pre-holiday in Northern Arizona real estate, with 26 listings hopping on board … (0 comments)

real estate news: A Billion Here, A Billion There.... Real Estate Update for Tuesday, November 25 - 11/25/08 09:22 PM

Remember that $300 million bailout that the Fall campaign was interrupted to enact? Sure you do! But do you remember that a whole bunch of that money was supposed to allow the Treasury Department to buy mortgage-backed securities to save the banks that were holding a bunch of bad mortgage assets? Since … (1 comments)

real estate news: The most recent FED announcement makes now the time to buy! - 11/25/08 11:53 AM

Happy Thanksgiving!
Thanksgiving came a bit early this year in the form of an announcement from Uncle Sam.
The Federal Reserve along with the Treasury announced that it will be pumping more money into the economy to the tune of 800 BILLION dollars. $500 billion of which will be slated towards … (2 comments)

real estate news: Treasury announcement has caused a BIG drop in Mortgage Rates! - 11/25/08 11:48 AM

real estate news: Home Prices Tumble to Record Lows - 11/25/08 10:37 AM

The Standard & Poor's/Case-Shiller U.S. National Home Price Index tumbled a record 16.6 percent during the quarter from the same period a year ago. Prices are at levels not seen since the first quarter of 2004.
The monthly indices also showed record declines. The 20-city index fell by 17.4 … (1 comments)

real estate news: Seattle Real Estate Market Best Set for Speedy Rebound - 11/24/08 12:47 PM

Good news!!! If you are a homeowner in the Seattle - Tacoma area, the Seattle real estate market was awarded the #1 city most likely to rebound.
In a recent article from Forbes.com, "Real Estate Markets Most Likely to Rebound," they cited a survey of real estate professionals including, private developers, … (0 comments)

real estate news: Fannie and Freddie Suspend Foreclosures - 11/24/08 09:44 AM

Some troubled homeowners on the verge of losing their property are starting to feel extra thankful this holiday season. Lending giants Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae, which were seized by the government in September, announced last Thursday that they will contact an estimated 16,000 borrowers who are facing foreclosure or evictions … (3 comments)

real estate news: RATS! - 11/22/08 05:08 PM

My professional pest control expert, Evan Ogden with Venables Pest told me the other day that Thurston county is experiencing a "weird" infestation of rats. "They're everywhere this year. If you are up in the early morning hours, you'll likely see them scurry across tops of the fences." n Whether you live … (1 comments)

real estate news: Moorestown Real Estate Market Update YTD October 2008 - 11/21/08 04:21 PM

Here’s the Moorestown Real Estate market update for October 2008. Pended units for October were down 8 and Sold units were flat compared to October 2007; listed units were down 18 versus 2007. This has led to a current inventory of 197 units. Moorestown has been averaging 16 units sold per … (2 comments)

real estate news: Housing market slowing but avoiding U.S.-style collapse: Scotia Economics - 11/21/08 02:15 PM

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TORONTO - The latest real estate report from Scotia Economics has good news for home buyers and bad news for sellers: Canada is becoming a buyer's market.
The report says the longest postwar housing boom has come to an end, with prices dropping most in previously booming … (0 comments)

real estate news: Camden County Real Estate Market Update YTD October 2008 - 11/20/08 07:27 PM

Here is your October Camden County Real Estate market update. For October, listed units were down 273 units compared to October 2007, or a 35% decrease. Pended units for October were down 109, or a 38% decrease. Sold units were down 102, or a 31% decrease. This has led to a … (0 comments)

real estate news: 905 Region Market In the 1st Half Of Nov, 2008, Still Strong Enough To Hold! - 11/20/08 11:03 AM

Here Are Some Number From Toronto Real Estate Board: "Good To Know Info"
Real estate agents in the Greater Toronto Area recorded 1,991 resale transactions during the first half of November 2008 down from the 3,544 sales recorded during the same period a year ago, Toronto Real Estate Board President … (0 comments)

real estate news: Market Watch, October, 2008 - 11/19/08 12:18 PM

TREB Members reported 5,155 salesin October, down 35 per cent from the 7,915 sales reported in October of 2007, and also down 25 per cent from the 6,876 sales reported during October 2006. Within the City of Toronto, 2,136 sales were recorded. This was down 38 per cent from the 3,455 … (0 comments)

real estate news: Burlington County Market Update YTD October 2008 - 11/18/08 07:59 PM

Here’s your October Burlington County Real Estate market update. For October, listed units were down 302 units compared to October 2007, or a 43% decrease. Pended units for October were down 102, a 46% decrease. Sold units were down 44 compared to October 2007, a 13% decrease. This has led to … (0 comments)

real estate news: Bail out the Automakers? What's that have to do with Real Estate? - 11/18/08 04:01 PM

Bail out the Auotmakers? When I first heard of this proposal I thought it might have to happen because of all the jobs in related businesses. I heard on GMA this morning that for every job in the auto industry there are EIGHT others who rely on the automakers.
So what … (0 comments)

real estate news: Mortgage rates, This weeks Economic Calendar - 11/17/08 03:06 PM

It is another busy week of economic data, all of which is anticipated to support the possibility of lower mortgage rates. Here is what is in store for this week:
Monday Nov 17: October Industrial production and Capacity Utilization; expected -0.5% and 76.1. Past reports have shown slowing factory orders … (3 comments)

real estate news: Housing slowdown speeds up - 11/17/08 11:17 AM

Market deterioration surprises analysts, implies 'bust has begun'
It doesn't bode well for consumer confidence this Christmas when the value of an existing Canadian home is worth $30,000 less than a year ago, as the accelerated pace of the housing slowdown continues to surprise analysts.
"Canadian home sales look to be … (2 comments)

real estate news: Finding value is easier in a tough market - 11/17/08 08:45 AM

Rich Dad Poor Dad author Richard Kiyosaki uses the example of a sale at the local supermarket to illustrate a common investor mistake - focusing on price movements instead of value. He notes that if a supermarket held a "25% off everything in the store" sale, the store would be packed. … (0 comments)

real estate news: Las Vegas May Get A PENTHOUSE Hotel-Casino... - 11/16/08 07:22 PM

WOW....Just when you thought nothing could outdo the Hooters Casino, comes this story!
Penthouse CEO Marc Bell is going public with plans to buy a "significant property" on the Las Vegas Strip and join the casino wars.
Penthouse has millions of loyal followers world wide and will generate significant interest.
I … (3 comments)

real estate news: Real Estate News Mortgage Rates & Homes for Sale - 11/16/08 11:29 AM

MORTGAGE RATES LOWER FOR SECOND CONSECUTIVE WEEKThis week, the national average for the 30 year fixed rate mortgage is at 6.14% with an average of .7% in points, down from 6.20% last week. The 30 year fixed rate was at 6.24% last year at this time. The average 15 year fixed … (0 comments)

real estate news: 6 Key Facts About the First-Time Buyer Tax Credit - 11/13/08 09:45 PM

There seems to be a lot of confusion regarding the $7,500 home ownership tax credit that the federal government created earlier this year as part of the Housing and Economic Recovery Act. So here is my version to help explains the benefits and why this is a great deal. They don't call … (0 comments)

real estate news: Shorts Sales, Bailout - 11/13/08 03:25 PM

Whether the market is up or down or even sideways.....it is good to have someone with experience to get you through a real estate transaction. • We are all waiting for the treasury to start buying up bad mortgages... • Banks are waiting for the government to start buying bad … (0 comments)

real estate news: Interest rate History over the past 20 years.... Pretty color chart and all! - 11/13/08 02:58 PM

If you have read my profile you know that I have been in the business for over 20 years, I have seen a lot of ups and downs since the late 1980s both in business and in interest rates. One thing that has always caused me to bite my tongue … (16 comments)

real estate news: House prices expected to fall for at least a year - 11/13/08 11:54 AM

Garry Marr, Canwest News Service
Published: Tuesday, November 11, 2008
The average price of a home sold in Canada will fall this year for the first time in a decade and might not even recover by 2010, the Canadian Real Estate Association said Monday.
The Ottawa-based group, which represents 100 boards across … (0 comments)

real estate news: Homescape is a Hit at 2008 NAR Conference - 11/13/08 08:58 AM

While we here at Homescape are optimistic about the future of the real estate market across the country, we also recognize that these are trying times.
And in today's challenging market, Homescape has become more committed than ever to providing our customers and consumers with a comprehensive set of online marketing … (0 comments)

real estate news: Breaking News: Feds move to streamline process to help Homeowners - 11/11/08 01:15 PM

I picked this up off a wire service. It could change our business.
Feds move to steamline help process for homeowners
WASHINGTON
11/11/2008 8:39:37 AM
By ALAN ZIBEL
In the most sweeping effort so far to help troubled homeowners, the federal government and the mortgage industry on Tuesday will announce a … (1 comments)

real estate news: Let Everyone Know that You are a Realtor and They will Start Talking Real Estate - 11/10/08 09:50 PM

In my opinion, everyone has something to say about real estate, whether it be your neighbors, your co-workers (if you have a second job besides being a successful real estate agent), your banker, your doctor, your daughter's teacher, and today for me, it was my dentist.
I went to my dentist … (13 comments)

real estate news: This weeks Economic Calendar: Should I lock or should I float? - 11/10/08 12:20 PM

This weeks Economic Calendar is dominated by Treasury Auctions:
Monday Nov 10: Treasury Auctions $25 BILLION of 3 year notes. This is the first auction of the week which is expected to be a record for a Treasury auction in November (Last November we saw $18 billion) Monday 2pm: credit … (8 comments)

real estate news: FHA announcement New Loan Limit for 2009 - 11/10/08 11:31 AM

Surprisingly we have Conventional and FHA limits being announced with in a few days of each other. HUD announced in it's mortgagee letter 2008-36 the new FHA limits for 2009.
12 counties in NJ fall into the "High Cost" limit for FHA included would be Monmouth and Ocean counties.
One-Unit: $625,500 Two-Unit: … (5 comments)

real estate news: NEW FHA limits are posted early this year! - 11/10/08 11:22 AM

Well, close on the heels of the conforming limit being announced on Friday, HUD announced in it's mortgagee letter 2008-36 the new FHA limits for 2009.
It appears that the base stimulus limit will stay at $417,000 to determine the floor and ceiling limits as follows:
In areas where 115 … (6 comments)

real estate news: Fannie Mae announces New Conforming Limit for 2009 - 11/07/08 11:56 AM

Below is the letter that was just released today from the FHFA for 2009's Conforming Loan limits. The good news is the base $417,000 number remains unchanged, even though the calculation in the past 2 years should have seen that number drop based on the median prices falling. In high Cost … (7 comments)

real estate news: Homescape Goes Mobile - 11/07/08 10:56 AM

I'm going home,And when I want to go home, I'm going mobile. Well I'm gonna find a home on wheels, see how it feels,Goin' mobile. Keep me moving...
- The Who, "Going Mobile"
Searching for a home on the go is simple with Homescape's new property listings for smartphones.
There's nothing … (2 comments)

real estate news: Pueblo West Residential Real Estate Recap - 11/07/08 09:23 AM

Well, this blog originally started out to be about real estate so I figured it is time to give you some residential property statistics. The following information was taken from the Pueblo Association of Realtors Multiple List Service for residential properties sold in Pueblo West for the months indicated. Although the … (0 comments)

real estate news: Thinking of Selling Your Home in a Short Sale to Avoid Foreclosure?? - 11/06/08 01:22 PM

Real Estate Corner...

•Q. We are thinking of selling our home as a way to avoid foreclosure by selling as a Short Sale. What are the phases of a Short Sale process?
•A. If you're selling your home, you need to be aware that there are four critical phases of … (0 comments)

real estate news: Is RisMedia Part of Your Weekly Read? - 11/06/08 10:59 AM

There's a great site on-line called RisMedia. It's a site for real estate professionals and others in real estate related fields. This e-newspaper is full of real estate news, industry trends, and marketing information and aids. I can't recommend it enough. You can even sign up for daily email feeds.
… (4 comments)

real estate news: Market update, post election: What happened to interest rates? - 11/05/08 03:27 PM

Market update, post election: what happened to interest rates?
Well, it started yesterday, Tuesday November 4th. There was a big sigh of relief in the credit markets where we saw one of the biggest rallies we have seen in a long time, and the prices of mortgages were driven WAY up … (3 comments)

real estate news: Mount Laurel Market Update YTD September 2008 - 11/05/08 10:34 AM

Here’s the Mount Laurel Real Estate market update for September 2008. Pended units for September were up 4 and Sold units were down 21 compared to September 2007; listed units were up 11 versus 2007. This has led to a current inventory of 431 units. Mount Laurel has been averaging 47 … (0 comments)

real estate news: Happy Birthday Marines! - 11/04/08 01:30 PM

Monday November 10th 2008 will be the 233rd Marine Corps Birthday.
In 1921 the famous Gen. John A. Lejeune; 13th Commandant, issued Marine Corps Order. In that order he directed that all Marines on 10 November of each year to honor the founding of the Marine Corps. Thereafter, 10 November … (0 comments)

real estate news: The American Dream - 11/04/08 08:41 AM

Today's election day, and I'm feeling extra patriotic - even without sporting my American flag lapel pin. I got out of bed bright and early this morning to cast my votes for the next president of the United States and other candidates running for office in my area. But I'll keep … (2 comments)

real estate news: Complete Westchester County Real Estate Trends, News & Updates - 11/03/08 09:55 PM

For a complete picture on current and past real estate market trends visit our dedicated web page at

by clicking on our logo above.
This very comprehensive page offers several search tools, resources and information linksfor home buyers and sellers alike.
Be informed adn please do not hesitate to call me … (0 comments)

real estate news: Flip This House Creator Flipping Mad! - 11/03/08 04:14 PM

Eau Claire Wisconsin Real Estate Eau Claire Wisconsin Real Estate I originally posted this in my Eau Claire Wisconsin Real Estate Blog.

I am sure many of you have seen the show Flip This House. It was perhaps one of the most influential shows of its type. I actually … (10 comments)

real estate news: Homescape to Show New Products at NAR - 11/03/08 09:08 AM

This has been a very exciting year for us here at Homescape. From the new, übercool redesign of our home page to the launch of our home buying guides and green property listings, we've worked hard in 2008 to give you a top-notch real estate Web site.

We'll … (3 comments)

real estate news: Vancouver Real Estate in the Papers - 11/01/08 06:09 PM

Vancouver real esate is a favourite topic for the local papers and today was not different, but remember their primary goal is selling newspapers.
Correction: The survey that was quoted as being by CMHC was actually by the Royal Bank, RBC

… (0 comments)

real estate news: Some Uplifting Real Estate News - 10/31/08 06:16 PM

Despite the doom and gloom of the stock market lately, there is some good news in the real estate market. As of last week, 30-year fixed rate loans are down to an average of 6.8% and 15-year loans are at 6.05%. The Conference Board's Bell Weather Index of Leading Indicators pointing to the economic … (0 comments)

real estate news: What did the FED move mean for Mortgage Rates? - 10/31/08 02:06 PM

It was a busy week of economic news. The headline for the week is of course the FED lowering the Fed Funds rate 0.5% to 1 %, the lowest in quite a long time. The question that is always on everyone's minds: "What does this mean for mortgage rates?" Unfortunately … (6 comments)

real estate news: New Plan to Help Troubled Home Loans - 10/31/08 09:14 AM

Put away the pitchforks and torches, there may be some help on the way for struggling homeowners. The $700 billion bailout of Wall Street and private banks has been under heavy scrutiny from taxpayers, who say the government has done little or nothing for Main Street Americans on the … (1 comments)

real estate news: Back to the Future of the Housing Market - 10/30/08 08:49 AM

In the film, "Back to the Future," Marty McFly meets Doc as planned in the parking lot of Twin Pines Mall. Doc presents a DeLorean DMC-12 which he has modified into a time machine. As Marty videotapes, Doc explains the car travels to a programmed date and time upon reaching 88 … (8 comments)

real estate news: Denver Economics - Real Estate Market and Current Trends - part 1 - 10/29/08 10:03 PM

Last night, The Kentwood Companies sponsored a real estate and economic forum for our agents and clients. The speakers were nationally recognized experts in their respective fields, and had some extremely interesting comments to make about the U.S. economy, the Denver, Colorado economy and real estate trends. Over 1,000 people attended, … (0 comments)

real estate news: Moorestown Real Estate Market Update YTD September 2008 - 10/29/08 07:39 PM

Here’s the Moorestown Real Estate market update for September 2008. Pended units for September were down 2 and Sold units were up 5 compared to September 2007; listed units were down 17 versus 2007. This has led to a current inventory of 206 units. Moorestown has been averaging 15 units sold … (2 comments)

real estate news: FED lowers 0.5% - 10/29/08 02:11 PM

It is Official, The Fed announced they lowered the FED funds rate by the anticipated 50bps.
What does this mean for rates? Well so far it is not good news. The Mortgage market was strongly in positive territory for most of the day, and now with just a few hours … (10 comments)

real estate news: Home Prices Continue Dropping in August - 10/29/08 08:35 AM

The housing market has been slightly uplifted in recent weeks with positive news from the U.S. Department of Commerce and the National Association of Realtors about increases in new and existing home sales. But don't start celebrating yet. Prices of existing homes in August continue to show broad declines across the … (1 comments)

real estate news: New Home Sales Up in September - 10/28/08 08:59 AM

As median home prices dropped to the lowest level in four years, many economists appeared pleased that the housing market is beginning to chip away at the inventory glut. The U.S. Commerce Department said Monday that sales of new single-family homes rose by 2.7 percent in September to a … (8 comments)

real estate news: Time to rent? - 10/27/08 05:00 PM

Now that home sales are down and rentals are up it might be a good idea to get more facts about the rental market.At this time you might decide to rent rather than buy a home for practical and financial reasons.Lack of liquidity is one of the major problems with investing … (0 comments)

real estate news: Marlton Real Estate Market Update YTD September 2008 - 10/27/08 02:52 PM

Here’s the Marlton Real Estate market update for September 2008. Pended units for September were flat and Sold units were down 1 compared to September 2007; listed units were down by 15 units versus 2007. This has led to a current inventory of 421 units. Marlton has been averaging 43 units … (0 comments)

real estate news: Delran Real Estate Market Update YTD September 2008 - 10/27/08 02:16 PM

Here’s the Delran Real Estate market update for September 2008. Pended units for September were up 6 and Sold units were down 5 compared to September 2007; listed units were down by 18 units versus 2007. This has led to a current inventory of 121 units. Delran has been averaging 11 … (0 comments)

real estate news: Sales of New Homes up! - 10/27/08 10:31 AM

Eau Claire Wisconsin Real Estate Eau Claire Wisconsin Real Estate
I originally posted this in my Eau Claire Wisconsin Real Estate Blog.

Despite predictions that new home sales would drop it appears the opposite happened. Combine this with my other recent post that existing home sales … (2 comments)

real estate news: Home Sales Up in September - 10/27/08 09:19 AM

The National Association of Realtors (NAR) reported on Friday that existing home sales increased last month as buyers responded to improved housing affordability conditions. Existing sales - which consist of single-family homes, townhomes, condominiums and co-ops - rose 5.5 percent to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 5.18 million units in … (4 comments)

real estate news: Cinnaminson Real Estate Market Update YTD September 2008 - 10/25/08 02:23 PM

Here’s your Cinnaminson Real Estate market update for September 2008. Pended units for September were down 5 and Sold units were up 3 compared 2007; listed units were down by 2 units versus 2007. This has led to a current inventory of 108 units. Cinnaminson has been averaging 9 units sold … (4 comments)

real estate news: Some ideas for your home search - 10/24/08 04:05 PM

When buying a home select the location first
Your first thought about buying a home may be an idea in your mind of the perfect home. Maybe a white one with a small yard and a picket fence with a flower covered trellis at the entry gate. That's a good … (0 comments)

real estate news: Seattle area homes won’t help you live longer, yet. - 10/24/08 03:58 PM

Could you live here?
The architect who designed these homes thinks you should live here, if you want to live a longer life. The "Reversible Destiny" loft-style apartments in the photograph are in Mitaka, Japan and not in the Seattle area. The artist/designer is 71 year old Arakawa and he is convinced … (0 comments)

real estate news: Camden County Real Estate Market Update YTD September 2008 - 10/24/08 03:03 PM

Here is your September Camden County Real Estate market update. For September, listed units were down 60 units compared to September 2007, or a 6% decrease. Pended units for September were down 85, or a 27% decrease. Sold units were down 40, or a 10% decrease. This has led to a … (0 comments)

real estate news: Breaking news: Good news! Existing home sales up 5.5%! Largest gain in 5 years. - 10/24/08 09:42 AM

Eau Claire Wisconsin Real Estate Eau Claire Wisconsin Real Estate with Agent and Realtor® Shane O'Gorman BREAKING NEWS: Existing home sales rise 5.5 percent, largest amount in more than five years

Well contrary to popular belief lately that the media only portrays things in a negative way here is … (4 comments)

real estate news: Some home buying requirements will change soon - 10/23/08 01:52 PM

Like sand through an hourglass time is running out. If you are considering a home purchase in Kent or any where else for that matter FHA will be adjusting their down payment requirements soon. FHA loans are one of the few products still available to buyers with moderate down payment requirements. … (0 comments)

real estate news: Atlanta Homes and Real Estate Trends for September 2008 - Atlanta Single Family Detached Homes Sold. - 10/22/08 09:24 PM

Atlanta Homes and Real Estate Trends for September 2008 - Atlanta Single Family Detached Homes Sold. The Atlanta First Multiple Listing Service just published the most recent statistics for Atlanta real estate today Wednesday October 22, 2008. It really tells us nothing we did not know, but there are some trends … (0 comments)

real estate news: Burlington County Real Estate Market Update YTD September 2008 - 10/21/08 08:44 PM

Here’s your September Burlington County Real Estate market update. For September, listed units were down 125 units compared to September 2007, or a 15% decrease. Pended units for September were down 62, a 21.5% decrease. Sold units were down 25 compared to September 2007, a 7.6% decrease. This has led to … (0 comments)

real estate news: Phoenix Housing Update: September Sales Surge 81%; Prices Plunge 28% - 10/21/08 12:22 PM

During September, existing home sales in the greater Phoenix metro area increased a remarkable 81% year over year, bringing the number of transactions recorded last month to the highest level seen since June 2006 (near the peak of the housing bubble). Similar to recent months, this volume improvement continued to be … (1 comments)

real estate news: NAR Wants Additional Housing Rescue from Washington - 10/21/08 09:27 AM

From Wall Street to the nation's automotive giants, everyone wants a piece of Congress's $700 billion bailout pie. And last week, the National Association of Realtors (NAR) called for housing stimulus legislation that would tap the rescue pot. The stimulus legislation NAR is proposing would include eliminating the repayment of … (3 comments)

real estate news: Real Estate News Channel - 10/20/08 09:08 PM

What you are hearing from the mainstream national media about Real Estate is only one small part of the story. My Video Newsletter is loaded with up to date Real Estate News and Advice. Some of its features include: Current Real Estate News Interest Rates Mortgage Advice Question & Answers … (3 comments)

real estate news: October 20, 2008 Financial calendar, should I lock or should I float? - 10/20/08 03:48 PM

The Million dollar question as always. What is happening with interest rates??? this is a more difficult question to answer now than it usually is since the markets are not reacting to news as one would expect.
In the past month we have seen a fairly significant run up in interest … (6 comments)

real estate news: Housing Starts Plummet in September - 10/20/08 09:28 AM

Privately owned housing starts fell to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 817,000 in September, according to the U.S. Commerce Department report on new residential construction. The rate was down 6.3 percent from August's revised reading of 872,000 and 31 percent lower than September 2007. Building permits also sank. … (1 comments)

real estate news: Baltimore, Maryland Real Estate News - real estate is local! - 10/20/08 07:11 AM

Baltimore, Maryland real estate news - real estate is local!! Even though I'm reposting Crossville, Tennessee the blog is still relevant. Real estate is local.
For a free consultation / sit down with a cup of coffee at my office - feel free to contact me.
June Piper-Brandon, Advance Realty
410-761-1550
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real estate news: Steps to Winterize Your Home - 10/16/08 10:09 AM

1. Have your furnace inspected and serviced by a heating and air contractor; Dennis O'Neill 360-0093 (cell) dobomoko@aol.com is the best in our market
2. Leaking heat ducts can be a major source of energy loss. Look for separating ducts at joints and connections to equipment; to fix use a heavy metallic tape or … (0 comments)

real estate news: How Fast Homes Are Selling? - 10/15/08 06:54 PM

Market Snapshot - Real Time Online MLS data

The Market Snapshot system sets me apart from standard drip marketing and automated newsletters which present prospects with a flurry of recipes and friendly household tips. My Market Snapshot stays on message and positions me as the local market expert, by … (0 comments)

real estate news: St. Louis Real Estate - Did You Bail? - 10/13/08 09:20 PM

Last week was indeed a mess. Panic to the left of me, panic to the right, bail out, sit tight, . . .!Thought I was going to lose it when I heard about the mortgage re-negotiation plan . . . sounded like a sure fire way to take a 5% problem and turn it … (0 comments)

real estate news: Why Canada will Not suffer a US Real Estate Meltdown - 10/13/08 07:35 AM

Attached is an excellent report put out by one of the most respected Ecumenist's in Canada , Benjamin Tal.

It is an easy read and is NOT written in economic babble.

In short , Tal covers 3 main topic's that could "Trigger" a US type meltdown.

1 Market … (0 comments)

real estate news: St. Louis Real Estate - Financial Meltdown - 10/12/08 08:33 AM

"Too weird for words"...that's our financial world right now.
As a result, Chicken Little is running wild! And he is providing fuel for every single media outlet in this country. "The sky is falling, the sky is falling..." Well, unless you're willing to live in a bomb shelter that your grandparents … (1 comments)

real estate news: The Dallas Business Journal & Real Estate Reporting… They “Get It”. - 10/11/08 07:39 PM

A couple of weeks ago, the Dallas Business Journal ran an article (in which I was quoted) titled, "North Texas Realtor tally decreases slightly". Notice that the word "slightly" is featured in the title. The subtitle of the article also said a lot... "But housing market still better than most".
I … (3 comments)

real estate news: Pending Home Sales Rise in August - 10/09/08 08:40 AM

A glimmer of good news on the housing front! Pending sales of U.S. resale homes increased 8.8 percent in August compared to the same month last year, the National Association of Realtors reported on Tuesday, rising to the highest level since June 2007.
The index offers an indication … (3 comments)

real estate news: Sheriff doesn't want to evict people. Eau Claire Wisconsin Real Estate Agent Realtor Shane O'Gorman - 10/08/08 09:26 PM

Eau Claire Wisconsin Real Estate Eau Claire Wisconsin Real Estate Agent Realtor® Shane O'Gorman I saw this article recently and it made me think a lot about the present situation. It is too easy to think that people were mismanaging money or simply got over their heads. That doesn't take … (3 comments)

real estate news: September ‘08 Market Stats - 10/08/08 08:59 PM

Metrolist has released the sales data for September, and the trend continues to show that days on market are shortening. As we see inventory moving in the medium price ranges, with fewer new listings coming on the market, we’ll see that properties are selling more quickly.
The high end properties continue … (0 comments)

real estate news: Will Coldwell Banker's 10 Percent Home Price Reductions Be Enough? - 10/08/08 09:18 AM

When I was down in Orlando, FL, a few months ago visiting my dad, I decided to take a quick jog around his neighborhood. Like many of the newly constructed subdivisions in the Florida area, the streets were dotted with homes, still exposing their naked wood beams and dirt yards. As … (8 comments)

real estate news: Realty Times - October 2008 - 10/07/08 12:33 AM

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real estate news: How can I improve my credit score? - 10/04/08 10:06 AM

The 4 best ways to improve your credit score is what you hear all the time.
1. Pay your bills on time.
2. Reduce outstanding debt.
3.Build up your savings.
4. Don't fall for illegal schemes that help create a new credit identity.
NOW WE JUST HAVE TO DO IT!
CHECK … (0 comments)

real estate news: Will your credit score matter? - 10/04/08 09:48 AM

THE CREDITORS
Well credit card companies and lenders (BANKS) rely on credit scores, which determine someone's chances to borrow money and how favorable the terms will be. Scores range from 350 to 850. Scores below 620 are considered risky; 720 and over are excellent.
FIVE CATEGORIES OF SCORING
The five categories … (0 comments)

real estate news: Tyrone Adams Leads Realtor Convention - 10/03/08 02:41 PM

Tyrone Adams Leads Realtor Convention
Tyrone Adams is the Communications & Marketing Director at the Colorado Association Of Realtors. This years 2007 Colorado Association Of Realtors Convention was held at the Broadmoor Hotel in Colorado Springs, Colorado. This event is held every year for real estate professionals and Realtors. Topics … (0 comments)

real estate news: Real Estate News by Carl Sandburg - 10/02/08 08:30 PM

From Fort Myers Beach to Chicago, Realtors, for your dining pleasure:

Real Estate News
ARMOUR AVENUE was the name of this street and door signs on empty houses read "The Silver Dollar," "Swede Annie" and the Christian names of madams such as "Myrtle" and "Jenny."Scrap iron, rags and bottles fill the … (4 comments)

real estate news: I read stories all the time on email or in the paper. This one, I felt, was a good lesson for all of us in today’s day and time. - 10/02/08 08:48 AM

New Page 2  I read stories all the time on email or in the paper. This one, I felt, was … (0 comments)

real estate news: Read beyond the headlines - 09/30/08 12:24 PM

The New "F-word"
As a consumer you need to do yourself a favor and STOP listening to the media! There isn't anything that will depress you faster than reading the paper or listening to the news. The word Foreclosure has been tossed around a little too much lately. It is a … (9 comments)

real estate news: The New "F-Word" - 09/30/08 12:18 PM

Read beyond the headlines
The word Foreclosure has been tossed around a little too much lately. It is a recurring theme that the media never reports positive information, it only knows how to hunt for the negative information. Here are some of August's numbers based on figures from Realtytrac, Inc.
There … (3 comments)

real estate news: When 777 is NOT a lucky number. This weeks forecast. - 09/29/08 04:16 PM

The Bail out of the financial markets has failed to be passed by Congress. What does this mean?
I wish I had that answer for you.... But rest assured that it will not hurt residential lending. Yes, we have less product to offer our clients now than we did a … (11 comments)

real estate news: Will my mortgage become more expensive? - 09/29/08 02:56 PM

Will my mortgage become more expensive?

If you are looking for a new deal most likely your mortgage will go up.
The cost to banks of borrowing and lending money between themselves has risen again, driving up the cost to banks of funding and offering new fixed-rate and other … (0 comments)

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