Coping with the Structural Changes in Housing - 05/18/11 05:04 PM
Coping with the Structural Changes in Housing
 
I recently received an email from a Twitter follower accusing me of “yellow journalism,” the practice of presenting biased, exaggerated or distorted stories as objective fact with little or no effort to substantiate the claims being made.  The email even included a definition of “yellow journalism” from Wikipedia.
 
The writer was complaining about my constant posting of negative news regarding the housing market and implying that my posts as well as negative stories in the media were responsible for consumer perceptions of the housing market; and to a degree, that part is … (12 comments)

Washington is Ignoring the Debt Crisis - 05/09/11 06:47 PM
For all the hoopla and talk surrounding the “debt ceiling,” Washington is ignoring the debt crisis.  What we’re seeing is political pandering, not leadership, and both parties are equally guilty.  While Republicans promised to provide leadership and to restore fiscal sanity, they’re too cowardly to take the bold actions necessary to return our economy to sound financial footing.  Republicans need to lead or go home.  As President Bush said regarding the war on terror: “Either you are with us, or you’re with the terrorists.”  It seems obvious that our politicians aren’t with us in this crisis, one with the potential to … (10 comments)

Considering a Condominium? - 05/08/11 09:26 AM
Considering a Condominium?  Thom Abbott, an Atlanta real estate broker and owner of Thomas Ramon Realty @ Palmer House Properties, provides an excellent comparison of the pros and cons of condominium living in "Condo Considerations," this month's "Experts" article on TheHousingGuru.com.  A wealth of information for those looking to buy in intown locations, the article takes an honest look at condominium living.
 
Comparing benefits such as convenience of location, security, maintenance, affordability and amenities the article also points out why some refer to condos as "boxes of air."  Those in the market for a home and who may be considering … (11 comments)

It’s Official: Housing has Entered a Double-Dip - 05/05/11 09:24 AM
It’s Official: Housing has Entered a Double-Dip
 
An article on World Property Channel reports that Clear Capital’s Monthly Home Data Index shows a national decline in home prices 0.7 percent below the previous lows of March 2009.  The new numbers now make it official; housing is in a double-dip.
 
With an overhang of foreclosures and other distress sales, prices of both new homes and resales continue to be pressured downward; and with a lack of government stimulus, demand remains low.
 
The Housing Guru: The expert source for all your housing questions—now featuring daily updates of Today’s Housing … (14 comments)

 

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