purchasers: Manhattan Real Estate Slower, But Still Not In A Slump - It's A Good time For Buyers - 05/10/08 05:27 PM
Foreclosures across the country are increasing in numbers, but not in Manhattan.
The reason is partly due to closings at 15 Central Park West and The Plaza, and partly because of the increase of foreign buyers. Additionally there has been activity from domestic buyers with new Manhattan developments.
The … (0 comments)
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purchasers: Save Gas, Shop the Internet! - 05/09/08 01:25 PM
Attention Home Buyers!
With the rising cost of gas, there is a better alternative to shopping for homes then the traditional "open house". Realtors make homes available to home purchasers through multiple pictures, virtual tours, and slide shows ... all on line! Homes on the market are ready for you to … (0 comments)
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purchasers: Adventures when showing homes - 04/16/08 09:07 PM
Today I was out showing homes and the showing service did not call the seller at one of the homes that I wanted to show. The seller was a bit surprised but then let us in to see her home. This reminded me of a story from A few years ago. … (34 comments)
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purchasers: Current real estate market conditions. A buyer's market without buyers? - 01/30/07 08:55 AM
I don't know what the rest of your markets are going through, but I would love to create a dialogue here. Do you feel "It's Like a Buyer's Market without Buyers?" The phones definitely do not ring as much as they used to, but they do ring. However, when they do ring … (4 comments)
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purchasers: Does the USA Housing market need a shot of Viagra? - 10/30/06 02:07 AM
Are you experiencing an up or down market? Our market seems to be more balanced in our market area. I have spoke with a few realtors and brokers in the states and this wasn't the case.
Record drop for U.S. home prices
Sales of existing homes fall for sixth straight month
Wednesday, October … (0 comments)
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purchasers: Canada's major markets are becoming more balanced - 10/19/06 05:45 PM
Solid third quarter for MLS® home salesCanada’s major markets are becoming more balancedExisting home sales activity in Canada’s major markets remained solid in the third quarter of 2006, according to statistics released by The Canadian Real Estate Association.
The housing market continues to become more balanced, which is resulting in smaller … (0 comments)
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purchasers: 50 Year Amortizations .... What do you think of this? - 10/19/06 02:38 AM
New mortgage insurer enters Canadian marketAIG CEO suggests 50-year mortgages on the wayAIG United Guaranty became the third company to provide mortgage insurance in Canada in mid-October. Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. currently handles 70 per cent of the mortgage insurance market in Canada, while private insurer Genworth Financial Canada covers … (0 comments)
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purchasers: Bank of Canada holds central rate steady - 10/19/06 02:28 AM
Bank of Canada holds central rate steadyInterest rates on hold indefinitelyThe Bank of Canada held its benchmark overnight lending rate steady at 4.25 per cent on October 17th. The trend-setting Bank rate, which is set 0.25 percentage points above the overnight lending rate, remains at 4.5 per cent. CREA expects interest … (0 comments)
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purchasers: Referral Network amongst Realtors - 10/18/06 01:36 PM
A bulk of our business is from referral sources. I would like to find out if there is any realtors and brokers that would like to work together when referring opportunities present itself. We are experiencing a lot of new purchases in the Victoria MArket from non Victoria residents. People from across Canada, USA … (4 comments)
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purchasers: Victoria Realtors Applaud New Housing Strategy - October 2006 - 10/18/06 01:28 PM
VICTORIA AREA REALTORS® APPLAUD NEW STRATEGY FOR HOUSING News Release - October 2006
Victoria area REALTORS® are applauding the new strategy for housing unveiled today by provincial housing minister Rich Coleman. "The strategy helps those people most in need and will likely have a minimal impact on the private sector housing market,"said Scott … (0 comments)
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purchasers: Victoria Real Estate Market - October 2006 - 10/17/06 11:21 AM
Move Toward More Balanced Market Continues October 2, 2006 The Victoria area real estate market continued the move toward a more balanced market last month with more properties becoming available for sale, prices remaining strong and sales moderating slightly. The number of homes and other properties listed through the Victoria Real … (4 comments)
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purchasers: When do Purchasers Make Offers? What if it is your day off? - 09/29/06 09:00 AM
Have you ever paid attention to when buyers are ready to make purchase decisions? Not counting relocating families who have to make a quick decision, is there a pattern? I am usually prepared to show properties some portion of all seven days ( yes, I do take time off) and, … (2 comments)
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purchasers: Buyers be warned - you DON'T have to call the name on the sign!! - 09/11/06 09:02 PM
It still surprises me a bit that buyers of real estate often think they HAVE to call the listing agent if they are interested in a property for sale. Really, this couldn't be more wrong - well, at least here in Ontario - as any liscenesed real estate broker of sales … (3 comments)
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