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This year marks the 75th Anniversary of Historic Garden Week in Virginia. Over two hundred homes across Virginia will be opened to the public during this week. I've been attending this event in Lynchburg since I moved to Virginia in 1987 and it's the highlight of my spring! Sponsored by The Lynchburg … (0 comments)
Green Living expos and events are popping up all over the place. Recently, EcoBroker.com published a short list of some of these events spotlighting some of the biggest and best nationwide... Our very own local event: Crawfordville's Big Bend Green Living & Energy Expo made the list, and is expected to … (0 comments)
Market Statistics for the Westwynde Subdivision in Sun Prairie, Wisconsin. The stats show the difference between January and February of 2007 and 2008. 25 active listingsAverage List Price: $363,292Average Price/Square Foot: $118 Range in ListPrice: $199,900 to $549,900Average Days on Market: 137 February 2008: 1 SoldList Price: $339,900Sold Price: $331,900Average Days on Market: 1 February 2007: 1 soldList Price: … (0 comments)
FUND RAISIERFOR AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETYA NIGHT OF DANCING, RAFFLES, DESSERTS, APPETIZERS AND COMMUNITY FUNFull Cash BarSponsored by the "SNEAKERS TO BOOTS" Relay for Life TeamApril 26, 20087PM - 11PMCatholic War Veterans Hall Pine Bush, NY $25.00/SINGLE OR $40.00/ COUPLE Donna (Hyde) Henke 744-8017Tracie Knibbs 744-5853Please make checks payable to AMERICAN … (2 comments)
Spring is the time of year that real estate really heats up and 2008 is no exception for Austin real estate. What's different this year? A phenomena that I call "Boomerang" Home Buyers. Boomerang Buyers have a big effect on new construction and resale homes in Central Austin. IS YOUR FRIEND … (0 comments)
I am proud to announce the Real Estate Networking event that I am organizing. It will take place Saturday April 5, 2008 at the Basement Ultra Lounge in the city of Long Beach. This is an open invitation to all local and non local Active Rain members. In attendance there will … (6 comments)
Milton D. Johnson Licensed Real Estate Associate Broker www.milton4realestate123.com What’s Happening: 2008 Calendar of EventsLiving In Green/Year of the FrogMarch 15–16Visit the World of Reptiles and discover the important role the color green plays for animals, from camouflage to courtship. We’ll also celebrate the Year of the Frog, focusing on the critical … (0 comments)
The Burlington County Real Estate market started 2008 with the 2nd straight month of year to year declines in the amount of properties listed. For January, listed units were down 79 units compared to 1/2007, or a 7.6% decrease. Pended units for January were down 167, or a 53.7% decrease. Sold … (0 comments)
As of 9am this morning, the county health department has announced that perc season is officially open. They don't anticipate that it will be open for long, however, so if you're scheduled to get a perc done this year, make sure you find out when you can get your testing done! … (0 comments)
Posted by David Edwards under For Buyers, For Sellers, For Realty Professionals, Regional - West, Statistics, Marketing Reports, WashingtonThese numbers are based on a three month history.MLS Area 500 (Newcastle, Bellevue South of I-90 & Issaquah South of I-90)Single Family HomesAverage Days on Market: 108 Days (No Change From Last Week)Inventory … (0 comments)
The Little Everglades Steeplechase will take place on March 9, 2008. This is a unique event that sounds like a great way to spend a day. From what I gather there will be Steeplechase Races, Jack Russell Terrier Races, a Carriage Parade, a Party Pavilion with Entertainment, and more. Sounds like … (0 comments)
RISMEDIA, Feb. 6, 2008-(MCT)-Wenge, it's been good to know you. Sunken Jacuzzis, we had some good times. Blue and brown, I can't believe it's over. But after a couple of years of same-old, same-old on the home-front, winds of change are blowing in. Some are driven by fashion, others by economic … (0 comments)
The table below lists all of the currently active single family detached and single family attached homes in Oak Brook, IL. Data includes high, low, median and average prices. For detailed information on a property type within a price range, including virtual tour when available, contact me with physical characteristic requirements. … (0 comments)
WANTED TO SHARE THIS ARTICLE:WHAT TO DO IF YOU'RE USING A HOME EQUITY LOAN OR HELOC IN 2008http://www.bankrate.com/baw/news/FinancialForecast/expert_predictions_home_equity_strategies_a1.asp … (0 comments)
New Listings: 1Average Listing Price: $540,000Listings Under Contract: 1Average Listing Price: $999,000Listings Sold: 0Average Selling Price: $ 0 %Difence Between Listing Price versus Selling Price: 0 %%Sales Price Versus Old Listing Price: 0 %Average Days on The Market: 0http://www.stoppayingrentinla.com … (1 comments)
Come join Larkspur celebrate 100 years!The festivities will begin at Larkspur City Hall at 1:30pm and then moves on to Hall Middle School Gym for music, food, antique cars and more.There are more events throughout the year, so this is just the start. For more information, go to the Centennial Celebration … (0 comments)
With all of the attention at the federal level to righting the housing ship, the Orange County resale market will probably not follow the normal cyclical patterns of the best demand in Spring, followed by a little less demand in the Summer, followed by another drop in the Autumn, followed by … (0 comments)
On March 31, 2007 over 2 million people and businesses in Sydney Australia turned off their lights for one hour. Earth Hour is now going global. On March 29, 2008 at 8pm you are invited to turn off your lights (tvs, radios etc) for oe hour. Let's all be part of … (1 comments)
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I was asked this question a lot back in 1992-1993 and it seems to have become the favorite question again lately. We were in a similar market back then, we had come off of a nice run up in real estate values followed by a pretty hard crash and we were … (1 comments)
The Maryland Homestead Tax Credit is a cap on the amount a property assessment is permitted to increase each year. This credit is available only to owner-occupants (meaning you must live in the residence you are claiming benefit for). The amount of the cap that will apply to a property or … (1 comments)
In yesterday's press release, The Conference Board says that "the correction in the housing market is nearly over." This is the first national, non-real estate, non-mortgage group to make this declaration. The Conference Board is best known for the Consumer Confidence Index and the Leading Economic Indicators. Here is a more detailed segment:"The housing … (1 comments)
This became a topic of discussion at our office meeting this week. Did we know what bissextile was? After much discussion we received a brief bio.I found it interesing and thought I would share. It almost sounding kind of dirty! … (1 comments)
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This year winter has been a very unpredictable season. One day it's 50 degrees out and three days later it's 5 below zero. Just like that old saw, "in New England if you don't like the weather, wait a minute". Overall, Sudbury is currently in a balanced market, across all price … (1 comments)
PALM SPRINGS, CA...February 6, 2008 -The Palm Springs Food & Wine Festival, a benefit for the Culinary Institute of America's Endowed Scholarship Fund is presented by Wells Fargo and will be one of the most prestigious food and wine festivals in Southern California. Located at the Spa Resort Casino in downtown … (0 comments)
With so much media coverage about "the state of the real estate market" being broadcast, we chose to start doing a now and then segment to show how the market has changed from one year to the next. As we have always stated that as a homeowner, potential resident, potential seller, … (0 comments)
REAL ESTATE UPDATE FOR BROWARD COUNTY & PALM BEACH COUNTY(1-01-2008 to 1-31-2008) Broward County includes well known cities of Coconut Creek, Coral Springs, Deerfield Beach, Fort Lauderdale, Highland Beach, Hillsboro, Lighthouse Point, Parkland, Plantation, Sunrise, Tamarac and Weston. There are currently 17176 Single Family Homes LISTED FOR SALE in Broward County. … (0 comments)
All of 2007 I did 9 transactions.In the first 45 days of 2008 I have pended and/or settled 6 transactions, soon to be 8. It is amazing what one year of learning and hard work can do.I recently decided that if I want to really make it in this business and … (7 comments)
THE CHICAGO IL REAL ESTATE MARKET, AND OTHER THINGS CHICAGO, FROM THE POINT OF VIEW OF A LITTLE WHITE DOG!Woof, y'all! Just got back from Hot-lanta, and Keller Williams Family Reunion, with our Human Team Members Dean & Sue Moss. What a Great Time! What a Great Town! What Great KW … (1 comments)
According to Gene Hanson of the Sun Tribune, all the planning that went on in 2007 will come to fruition in 2008. 3 new commercial venues will open their doors during 2008, one at Vivion and N. Oak, two new office buildings in Briarcliff, and the brand new Hunt-Midwest mixed-use development on … (0 comments)
Effective on February 18, 2008 - FHA mortgage limits will increase in: The AUSTIN-ROUND ROCK, TX MSA affecting teh Texas Counties of BASTROP, CALDWELL, HAYS, TRAVIS, AND WILLIAMSON. #UNITS: CURRENT - PENDING1 Unit: $200,160 - $218,5952 Unit: $256,248 - $256,2483 Unit: $309,744 - $309,7444 Unit: $384,936 - $384,936The above limits will become effective … (2 comments)
February 12, 2008Ann Arbor Area Board of REALTORS®According to Lawrence Yun, the National Association of REALTORS®, sales activity is expected to remain soft through the first half of the year despite a generational low in mortgage interest rates. "Household formation was only half of what it should have been last year … (0 comments)
Don't believe the media hype. 2007 was a good year in the DC area. The market was stronger than it was in 2006. The MacArthur Group has just released sales figures for the year and they show an increase of 57%. In 2006, the group completed transactions totalling $14,000,000. The final … (12 comments)
1) Home Prices Will Decline and Flatten 2) Short Sales & Foreclosures Will Increase3) Interest Rates Will Stabilize4) More Investors Will Enter the Market5) Related Businesses Will Close DoorsMortgage companies, appraisers, real estate agents, builders, construction-related industries, title companies and escrow companies will either close doors or consolidate to compensate for … (3 comments)
Conforming Loan Limits To Increase Since August 2007 non-conforming or jumbo loans have been priced significantly higher than they have been in the past due to "liquidity issues". The House and Senate voted to increase the conforming limit to 125% of the median home price in all market areas, and set a cap of $713,000.We should see these changes implemented by March of this year. … (0 comments)
Every year here in Santa Barbara, locals from our area come out and vote for their favorite restaurants in town. It is essentially a casual review if you will on favorite local spots. Below are the winners for the 2008 competition as well as a few of my own personal favorites. Most all locals would agree … (0 comments)
The latest issue of The Greater Reno-Tahoe Real Estate Report is published (February, 2008). The numbers and trends definitely will favor a patient home buyer. For home sellers and anybody who makes a living from the volume of real estate transactions (agents, brokers, title companies, lenders, inspectors, ...), the numbers are … (0 comments)
IPTV January 2008 NewsReel
Denver is 1 of Only 12 of the nations 50 Metropolitan areas have a high risk of price declines, according to the PMI Mortgage Insurance companys Winter 2008 Market Risk index. This index is based on the 3rd quarter Office of Federal Housing Oversight data, and … (0 comments)
The majority of people who follow real estate market trends will say buying a home now is the worst thing one can possibly do...so why is the Florida Association of Realtors (FAR) saying the complete opposite? According to them, investing or buying a Miami property is now the most opportune … (2 comments)
Don't you just love these forecasts that the major and semi-major commercial real estate firms publish? If the economy were falling like a ton of brick they would still find a way to put a positive spin on it. Commercial real estate services network NAI Global has released their 22nd annual Global … (1 comments)
Thanks to a couple of very special member of the Active Rain network I found out I needed to call and check on my family in Tennessee. I normally have a cup of coffee and check my e-mail in the mornings, and this morning the was a message to all group … (29 comments)
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I Do Agree that last year the real estate in the U.S.A was not what we were expecting , there are even some statistics that show that about 300.000 real estate agents left the business. So, what I noticed is that there are some agents who see this as a crisis … (3 comments)
There is something so exciting about purchasing a new home! There is a deep sense of satisfaction knowing that you have a place to call your own. But along with buying a new home comes what some might term as the dreaded responsibility of paying taxes. There are however many benefits … (0 comments)
The first month of 2008 has officially come to a close, business wise, and here are the numbers as reported through the Monmouth-Ocean MLS*:Single Family Homes-Toms River-Ocean County-01/01/08 to 01/31/08:New 208 Avg List $512,302 Under Contract 61 Avg List $389,223 Avg DOM 84Closed 36 Avg List $340,056 Avg Closed $321,334 … (0 comments)
I don't know what it is, but 2008 has been great so far. The phones in our office are ringing a great deal more than they were just a month ago. I have been very busy and am doing much better than I anticipated after last year. As a matter of … (5 comments)
Get Primed for Primary Day! New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut's primary day for the upcoming federal election is Tuesday, February 5, also known as "Super Tuesday." Voters in 22 states will cast their ballot on the same day. This will be an exciting primary because the candidates for the nomination … (2 comments)
On the congressional economic stimulus deal, Huckabee said it was "positive" to see Congress "get something done." While the package attempts to create "at least some short-term confidence in the economy, some short-term capacity for consumers," Huckabee argued that a "long-term solution" is needed. Huckabee said implementing the "fair tax" - … (1 comments)
The new Portland Report is here! James and I were trying to get this out before the holiday but life and work intervened so here we are. Watch and enjoy the Lost Holiday Episode! Watch Here - Portland Report … (0 comments)
couldn't be easier to help...... The band, Five forFighting, is generously donating $0.40 to Autism Speaks for *each time* the video is viewed. The fundinggoes toward research studies to help find a cure. When you have a moment, please visit the link below to watch the video and passit along to … (3 comments)
With the media constantly reporting dramatic upheavals in California statewide real estate trends, many folks are understandably hesitant to enter the market. Still, it pays to stay on top of the facts, especially in this most dynamic of cities.Looking back to late 2007, we saw interesting patterns as San Francisco real … (1 comments)
Mortgage Market Report for Friday January 25, 2008Another volatile day in the market. Stocks opened higher and are now much lower. So again bonds are being purchased as the uncertainty continues in the markets. We have seen a large loss in rates in the past couple of days as stocks have … (0 comments)
What's Hot and What's Not in 2008!I ran across an article featured in the Jan/Feb 2008 edition of GA Realtor Magazine and HGTVPRO.com. Written by Mark Nash, Real Estate Expert and author of 4 real estate books including 1001 Tips for Buying and Selling a Home, he released an honest overview … (1 comments)
In an article by David Goldman on CNN.com, a report has come out stating that "the median price for a home dropped 1.3 percent to $219,000 in 2007, while total home sales plunged by 13 percent for the year". This article appears just days after Merrill Lynch report that predicted that … (0 comments)
I may be biased, but I think the Austin/Round Rock area is a great place to purchase an investment property. We are still having steady appreciation - nothing crazy, but nice, slow and steady rises in home values. The kind that doesn't explode in a real estate bubble. Well, Entrepreneur.com has … (4 comments)
The AHR International Air-Conditioning, Heating and Refrigeration EXPO will be held at the Javits Center from January 22, 2008 - January 24, 2008. Usually held in Las Vegas or in Chicago this one should prove to be one of the best yet. Featuring over 1850 exhibits and 72 educational lessons I … (0 comments)
We live in interesting, interesting times… On Monday, January 21, 2007, there came a global stock sell-off fanned by increased fears of a recession. Confronted with these events The Federal Reserve cut a key interest rate by three-quarters of a percentage point on Tuesday, the biggest one-day move by the central … (1 comments)
It's one thing to be solicited which I can understand, since I'm in sales. It's another thing to get a message like this: According to industry experts, 50% of Realtors WON'T make it through 2008. They'll quit... go broke... or both. Most Realtors are downright scared about the future of their business... … (8 comments)
FICO 08, Fair Isaac's updated version of their credit-scoring model, is jumping into action sooner than expected. Pressured by lenders' demand for more accurate credit risk predictions, credit bureaus Experian and TransUnion will implement FICO 08 sometime this spring, while Equifax may adopt the system later.Fair Isaac claims that most people's … (2 comments)
Well, 2007 is in the can and in this weeks show we take a look back and see what happened. We will compare 2007 to previous years and even try to figure out what the market is going to do in 2008. We will explore the numbers for Santa Clara County … (0 comments)
My Dear Sir,I was very pleased with your strength of character in your CNBC interview on Friday, January 18, 2008. Indeed, your comments on "Consumer Confidence" and the reality of the real estate home values across the country were spot on. You handled the hard-hitting questions with expert precision. You have … (25 comments)
This Wednesday was Dave and Margaret's kickoff for their new program - Be Great in 2008. I am fortunate to do business in the backyard of RE/MAX headquarters - about 40 minutes south - in Colorado Springs. I signed up to attend this event in December and woke up Wednesday morning … (3 comments)
Cautious Optimism for '08! But Sheer Excitement in Luxury! -- by Ralph Merritt Nedelkoff - January 18, 2008 Once again, the media revels in messages of doom and gloom. And it seems they are always a step or two behind in reporting the news on real estate. They love … (0 comments)
If you haven't had a chance you check out my website, today would be a good day to do it!! I have a special real estate section exclusively for Realtors, FSBO's, Investors, and builders located in North Carolina, Ohio, & South Carolina. And it's FREE!! Not only is it free, but … (4 comments)
Diane Francis, editor-at-large for National Post, and expert on recognizing opportunities and pitfalls facing Canadian businesses, stated yesterday at CREB's FORECAST 2008 Conference, that she believes the Canadian Dollar will stay at parity in 2008 ... but will increase to even $1.50 in the next 20 years.She also believes that todays $100 … (0 comments)
A look back at a few of our favorite transactions, our favorite homes, and our favorite homes to say goodbye to! 2007 was a great year and we are moving forward with motivation in 2008! Its gonna be a great year! Bayshore - Gorgeous waterfront home. This property went under contract 3 times before it sold! Happy day! Centipede - can … (3 comments)
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