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Since January 2008, Jackson, Mississippi city officials have torn down over 500 properties. They have recently approved excavators to tear down another eight abandoned homes and buildings last week. Seven of the eight were torn down this past weekend. The last one should be torn down today. There are also another … (0 comments)
According to a new report by zillow, the majority of U.S. homeowners don't believe their properties have been negatively impacted.
As an active rain member I have researched historical home price declines for statistical patterns. The last time we had www.appraisal-values.com excuse me home property values drop was in 1987, when the stock market crashed. At that time a median property value range of 10% year over year for three consecutive … (1 comments)
I went out this weekend and drove by a FOR SALE BY OWNER property. Because I happen to be looking for property for my family I contacted the seller and asked if I could come and lookat it. I received a faxed copy of the plat and the property is truly … (4 comments)
Lake Hartwell Real Estate Market Watch
Back in May I wrote a blog asking the question, did Miami's real estate market hit bottom? A month later the experts are beginning to say that South Florida's real estate market may be bottoming out. However bottoming out has many meanings for many people. To us in the real estate business the … (0 comments)
Determining the value of home can be sometimes a difficult task for a buyer. Just as there are many factors that can impact a home's value, the details and potential success of your offer also rely on several pieces of information. If you are thinking about buying a home, you may … (0 comments)
Here is the latest from the Beacon Journal today:
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One of San Diego's most affable citizens and favorite weather forecaster, Loren Nancarrow, refers constantly to our area's microclimates. His nightly forecasts include the outlook for each of our many regions. Locals know and visitors learn quickly that temperature and weather conditions vary in our county from north to south, and … (0 comments)
One of the things that I am most passionate about in my life is animal rescue. I have a great fondness for all animals and I am without any doubt that dogs truly are man's best friend. If you've taken the time to look at the Kettler Kares section of my … (0 comments)
Fannie to Aid Underwater Loans, as reported in an article from The Wall Street Journal Online
It reports that Fannie Mae is preparing to introduce a program of refinancing mortgages for home owners who owe more than the current value of their homes. A situation also known as being "underwater" or … (0 comments)
I was recently showing some properties to a client from out of state and he made a comment that took me by surprise. He said that he had read an article in the New York Times stating that property values in the Metro Phoenix area were down by more than 30%. … (0 comments)
By: Chris Brubaker
Put simply, no.
Tucson & Eastern Pima County earned a "Gold" designation for being a bicycle-friendly region in 2006. Despite being the only region to garner such a lofty award from the League of American Bicyclists, the local biking community is working towards the highest level, the "Platinum" level for the whole metro area. … (4 comments)
BATAVIA, ILLINOIS
Don't you just love the media?
Remember the days when an appraiser would actually leave distressed sales out of an appraisal to give you the highest value possible. Now the absolute opposite is happening. Appraisers in our area are using Active Short Sale and REO listings to knock down the value of a retail listing. 
An interesting article from today's Wenatchee World. Helpful or spun stats?Property values rise by nearly $1 billion in Chelan CountyBy Michelle McNielWorld staff writer Posted March 20, 2008"WENATCHEE - The combined value of all real property in Chelan County jumped by nearly $1 billion last year, fueled largely by one of … (1 comments)
Montrose market area residents continue to enjoy stable property values as reflected in the following data provided by the Houston Association of Realtors. There were 10 single family homes sold in February 2008 with prices ranging from $235,000 to $533,250; averaging $168.62 per square foot. There were 17 town house/condos soldin … (1 comments)
Twice in the last 4 years, we have watched parts of our Lake Arrowhead community in flames losing hundreds of homes each time. We have learned much about the unity and resilience of our friends and neighbors. We have also learned that most of us were underinsured. Some of us because of … (1 comments)
Originally posted on The Sugarloaf Real Estate Blog 
Sounds like the regulators are again proving that they will blame anyone but themselves. This week the appraiser is wearing the bulls-eye.
Hayward Mayor Briefs REALTORS®: On Wednesday (2/27) Hayward Mayor Michael Sweeney updated the Central County Marketing Meeting on the latest in Hayward. Among the challenges Mayor Sweeney discussed were the performance of Hayward schools and public safety. While the City of Hayward doesn't have direct jurisdicition over the Hayward Unified School District, Mayor … (0 comments)
To fax me an order:
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Some whom read this article maybe aware there is a housing crisis in our country right now. The fact is that we've never witnessed this type of slide in my lifetime. Certainly not every market is the same, in certain regions the storm isn't as strong, but the effects can be … (2 comments)
New property assessment valuations are due to be out to homeowners in February of every year. Often when I'm working with sellers and inquire about their assessed values, few understand the meaning of this document and it's relevance to a potential sale of their property.
Because of the significant variety of homes in the community, built by many builders across a few decades, sale prices have tended to vary by year and across all price ranges. It's probably true that emotion plays an even greater role than usual in a home purchase in "The Hills." Moreover, … (2 comments)
WE'RE NOT THE WILD WEST ANYMORE! 
I am a relative newbie to active rain but I have blogged on several occasions about the down market we are experiencing in Michigan. Auto industry woes, exodus of other major employers, the news just keeps hitting us one wave after another. Yet we hang in there, many of us, knowing … (6 comments)
With all the talk about a housing "bubble" with falling home sales and home values and now the subprime debacle, some of us may be losing sight of the abundant opportunities that this offers for realtors and buyers, alike. In fact these opportunities extend to seller, as well, as home prices … (0 comments)
It's that time of the year again (and I don't mean Christmas!). It's time to pay the first installment of Property Taxes.
If you are one of the few home owners that have lost value in their homes, there are some tips and ideas that can help you to take the sting out of falling property values. The following are some ideas that were presented in Forbes for homeowners to use to try to make … (0 comments)
I find it distressing that the misfortune of families who have lost their homes to foreclosure trickles down to other homeowners in those neighborhoods. Statistics indicate that where there are a large number of vacant homes crimes are on the rise. From break-ins, drug dealing and vagrants using the properties for … (2 comments)
As you can imagine, it's pretty crowded in the Boston area, and with land prices so high, the idea of converting existing unused rail beds to walking, biking, and recreational trails seems like such a great idea, one can't imagine why there is so much opposition to the idea.
This was the Front Page Headline in yesterdays Concord Monitor. There it was , front and center,what we've all been talking about for months!Here are a few Statistics: 2006 2007 Property Value 4.1 Billion 4.2 BillionOUCH - That's only a .1 Billion increase in value Real Property Growth 10.19% 2.2%OUCH … (15 comments)
The City of Aliso Viejo is currently fighting a proposal by the US Postal Service to build a massive (417,300 square foot) mail processing facility along Aliso Creek Road, close to where it crosses Aliso Viejo Parkway. The city's complaint is that the 24-hour facility would bring undesirable amounts of noise, pollution, … (2 comments)
Zero accuracy that is. Let me explain...
ThatHomeZone.com would like to know your opinions on the real estate market here in Snohomish County Washington. I know as a real estate agent in Snohomish County Washington I talk to a lot of people daily and some are professionals in the industry and some are consumers. I find it amazing … (0 comments)
Looking to find out what your house is worth in todays market? If so, click HERE! Our website, GetFreePropertyValues.com, provides a way for you to obtain a no obligation, comparative market analysis on your home or property absolutely FREE! All you need to do is provide us the details on … (3 comments)
Real estate bubble? Or no real estate bubble? How would you answer the question this year vs. two years ago? It is interesting in real estate separating fact from hype. Changing sentiment and opinions are a great thing to note. The reality is there is no one notable moment in a bursting … (40 comments)
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I was just reading a comment on one of my recent posts about Florida's huge property tax problem. The comment was from Katrina Madewell regarding our property insurance issue. Katrina mentioned that the focus had shifted from insurance, to the taxes. 
You don't know it yet but this is a discussion about property values, fear, and the advice I didn't take from my Lakewood-area REALTOR® all those years ago. Today is "Walk To School Wednesday" in our neighborhood-- the day when the 'Mommies' of Indian Valley Elementary School either leave the SUVs in … (15 comments)
If you are in the market to buy a home and have found a property you are interested in purchasing, here are 5 Property Tax Questions You Need to Ask:
I am sure you all have seen the headlines. We can’t even hide from them can we! The real estate market around the country is faltering. The good news is that the Charlotte area market is not, I repeat, NOT losing value. Our properties are continuing to work for us. In … (1 comments)
Hello all! And welcome to my second blog post. In this one, I want to address a question that's been asked around the office I work at. Not to mention that this is the question that has many home owners worried. Are property values going down or up in DeKalb County? The answer is … (0 comments)
Although the price of Edmonton Real Estate has increased by almost 77% over the last 18 months, young families are still able to afford housing IF they buy in older areas.Alberta Ave know for being, tough, crime ridden and cheap is where young families are forced to buy when they … (2 comments)
Oh boy am I fired up! I received my TRIM notices from Orange County over the weekend. All of my property tax bills increased since last year except for 2 of them. I did get a $21 break on one and a $207 break on another one. I did get a … (0 comments)
Interested in Naperville? Want to know about Property Values in Naperville? I've done some detailed research using our multiple listing service... And here's a great source and blog for both current & historical information & stats on Naperville, Illinois.... repeatedly one of the top places to live in the USA. You'll … (1 comments)
So, I have lived in Clackamas County now for 15 years or so. I have always coveted the Washington Squares and Bridgeports of Washington County. Now, it seems I may not need to wish anymore. In fact, it is my understanding that in the very near future, we will be obtaining … (2 comments)
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10 House buyer traps and how to avoid them
http://money.cnn.com/2007/06/22/real_estate/bust_what_bust/
When you prepare for a Listing Presentation, are you doing a real CMA or a glorified comp sheet? When using properties from a comp sheet , the correct procedure for doing a Full Comparative Marketing analysis, is that you make adjustments of the current qualified solds that you are using. 
Lately in the U.S. there have been strong oppositions to "Big Box" stores coming into neighborhoods. Homeowners are concerned about preserving their way of life, including their property values. Many communities have passed ordinances keeping theses mega stores out. But I wonder, does it work the same for every community? It seems … (-1 comments)
The Pine Beetle has devastated our forests in Summit County and many Silverthorne, Frisco and Breckenridge homes have felt the effects as one after another, trees have died. I have experienced it first hand, as my home in Mesa Cortina, which backs to Forest Service land, has been in the thick … (10 comments)
While I believe we can all agree that living next door to a convicted (or even an unconvicted) sex offender is not a desirable state of affairs, some studies are now showing that ever tightening restrictions about where they are allowed to live and even work, could drive some to re-offend … (7 comments)
Lions and Tigers and GENTRIFICATION! Oh my!
Are we on top of things around here or what? We posted a blog on this last week and the Denver Post has an article on this very same topic today.If you think the value placed on your home by the county is too high you have until June 1 to … (0 comments)
