A set of recent NAHB surveys suggest that the growth in housing will continue..This is a promising sign for home builders, remodelers and other stake holders inthe housing sector..It is also a hopeful indicator for th economy as a a whole, which has underperfromed in terms of growth and job creat
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09/28/2012
New suvey findings, combined with an analysis of hsitoric credit score and loan performance, show home sales could be notably higher by returning to reasonably safe and sound lending standards, which also would create new jobs, according to the National Association of Realtors...Sensible lending
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09/28/2012
Data on housing starts and permits for ocnstruction were released last week by the U.S. Census. Starts rose 2.3% from last month on an improvement on the single family side, while multi family starts slipped. Strong existing home sales have pulled down inventories and staunched the flow of deli
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09/28/2012
The Federal Reserve announced a new round of quantitative easing (QE3)...As expected, the FOMC extended its forward guidance, announcing that the FEDS fudns target rate would remain at its current 0-25 basis point range through mid 2015...Under QE3, the FED will purchase $ 40 billion in agency mo
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09/28/2012
The typical REALTOR earns 19% of their business from past clients and customers last year which is consistent from the prior year. Repeat business fromt he prior year also held steady at 20%. repeat business is more common among REALTORS with more experience and a median of 16 years.
09/28/2012
1. Get plenty of sleep 2. Eat balanced meals and avoid eating junk food. 3.drink plenty of water and avoid nicotine, excessive cafffeine and other stimulants. 4. Avoid drinking alcohol in excess. 5. Learn to make decisions quickly and let go of the need to over-analyze everything. 6. Express
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09/28/2012
According to a survey poll conducted with 1,300 consumers across the U.S. by TD Bank; the main reason people sell their home and move to a bigger, more expensive home is a growing family...For those that intend to sell their current house and purchase a larger one, just as many women say that spa
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09/28/2012
A home buyer poll released by TD Bank revealed that 64% of women believe homeownership is essential in defining he American Dream. In comaprison only 52% of men felt owning a home is important. In pursuit of the American Dream, the survey also found women aren't willing to give up on success in
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09/28/2012
According to the July REALTORS Confidence Index, twenty four percent of sales are distressed sales compared to thirty nine percent last year. Cash sales accounted for 39% of distressed sales. There is actually multi-bidding on foreclosed and short sale properties.
09/08/2012
Credit Card Wisdom Paying revolving credit cards down is generally more beneficial than paying down student, mortgage or auto loans. Always leave a 30 percent or hgiher gap between what you owe on the card and the card's limit. Lenders look for this minimum gap, use cards with care even if you
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09/08/2012
