Appreciation Rates.....Raleigh NC - 08/22/08 12:59 PM
Many people have heard the term/phrase "appreciation rate" associated with Real Property...ie: Real Estate.  It can be deceiving it you just read one article or tidbit on what the "current" appreciation rate is because.....since all Real Estate is local, the appreciation rates vary from city to city; also from neighborhood to neighborhood.
In the Raleigh, NC area the appreciation rates have stayed steady over the years...especially in the early 2000's with the Real Estate Boom across the country.  In a nutshell, the "bubble" you may have heard of is caused by appreciation rates rising too fast and then leveling off, then … (1 comments)

Feedback...Why It's Important - 08/04/08 12:09 PM
I have touched on the topic of feedback before, but wanted to elaborate on why it's important and what happens when not given.  In the Raleigh market, we have a service that schedules showings with home sellers and a few hours after the showing, the showing agent gets an automated email to provide feedback on what their clients/buyers thought.  First off, this system is very easy to use and makes it quite simple to give feedback....especially compared to some markets that don't have a sophisticated system like ours.  Our local MLS has a contract with CSS (Centralized Showing Systems) to take … (14 comments)

 
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