DAILY NEWS & ADVICE FROM REALTY TIMES/ 04/01/2008/ BE CAREFUL

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Is There Room For DotHomes?

Already a two-time top award-winner, a new, British-made home listing search engine for The States has been dubbed "The Google Of Property." FULL STORY->


Gingerbread Houses Newest "Green" Trend

It's the latest in Home Design -- a design which is both friendly to the environment -- AND cuts down on the cost of your monthly food bill. FULL STORY->


New Homes: Designing Your Own Wall Plans

Whether or not you have the vision of Frank Lloyd Wright, or don't know a casement window from a double-hung, you can now create window and wall designs from thousands of possible combinations that reflect your own personal style. FULL STORY->


Realty Viewpoint: Fed, Bear Stearns Deal Could Bail Out Taxpayers

Over the protests of housing advocates, the Federal Reserve has opened its banking doors to Wall Street at rates well below what other businesses and individual consumers a typical consumer could get from the national bank around the corner. FULL STORY->


Mortgage Market Still Strong for Cautious Canadians

Despite doom and gloom predictions that Canada's housing market is about to follow the U.S. in a downward spiral, the mortgage market continues to grow. But Canadians see the warning signs and are being cautious. Jim Adair reports. FULL STORY->


Apartment Owners Caught Sleeping?

In February of 2008, the Oregon Legislature overwhelmingly passed SB1080, a bill that prevents illegal immigrants from obtaining an Oregon driver's license. The Governor signed the bill into law on the 19th of February. This bill was passed to prevent driver's license fraud, as well as to comply with the first steps necessary for homeland security regulations. FULL STORY->


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Washington Report: Sen. John McCain Weighs in on Housing
Republican presidential candidate Sen. John McCain weighed in with his long-awaited housing and mortgage policies last week -- and perhaps not surprisingly, they don't look like anybody else's -- including those of the Bush Administration. FULL STORY->

Wild, Wild West: California Prices Hit Hard, Market Leveling
California has been hit particularly hard by home price declines, but sales show signs of improving conditions. The Golden State could lead the nation out of the downturn. FULL STORY->

Interest Rate Update
Today's Interest Rates from Realty Times are based on a 30 year amortization rate, with good credit and no origination fees. With no major economic news today to report, mortgage rates are stable. FULL STORY->

Realty Viewpoint: Nonoccupying Homeowners Still Buying Homes
This latest report should put the notion to bed that the housing boom was largely driven by speculators. The National Association of Realtors finds that investors and second home buyers snapped up one third of the homes sold in 2007. FULL STORY->

Regional Report: Midwest
The latest existing homes sales report that came out last week from the National Association of Realtors reported a drop in the national median home price to just under $196,000. This is $50,000 higher than the median price for the Midwest, which is boasting some true affordability this quarter. FULL STORY->

Market Conditions: Ocean City, Maryland
Linda Moran says that for Ocean City, Maryland, spring is in the air and buyers are realizing that now is the time to strike. FULL STORY->

Was there Really a Real Estate Bubble?
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The Changing Face of Neighborhoods: What's Old is What's New Again
If you long for the days of neighborhood block parties or being able to borrow a cup of sugar from your neighbor, traditional new housing developments, while designed to offer plenty of privacy, offer almost no community. For those focused on advancing society, improving community and preserving nature and the environment we live and work in, the growth of cohousing is a welcome sign on the door to a more enlightened society. FULL STORY->

Online Real Estate Marketing Is About More Than Just Sharing Ideas
With more to-do's on your "technology plate" than ever before, the number of Internet marketing technologies may seem too overwhelming to consider: Websites, IDX, PPC, blogs, social networking sites, and lead capturing, to name a few. The good news is that these technologies provide you -- the REALTOR -- with more opportunities then ever to maximize your marketing dollars. FULL STORY->

Seven Principles to Successful Real Estate Goal Setting
Your ability to plan, set goals, and create action plans to accomplish your goals is the mark of someone who is truly successful. This skill to set goals is a life-long endeavor. It is a habit that must be cultivated daily for a lifetime. This single activity will have the greatest impact on your life over any other achievement skill. FULL STORY->

Investor Report: Apartment Real Estate Investment Trusts

Hot Market: McLean Virginia - Where Luxury Sells Fast

Realty Viewpoint: Tax Benefits Make Homebuying Sound Decision

Regional Report: Northeast

Market Conditions: Maryland

Is a Landlord Protected When a Renter Bails?

Mortgage Rates Mixed in Freddie Mac Survey: No Drastic Changes Experienced This Week

Review The Landscape Before You Buy Or Sell

Honey, Let's Sue Our Real Estate Agent Because Our Home Has Lost Value

Attracting Quality Agents

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Real Estate Outlook: Existing Home Sales Rise

Regional Report: West

Realty Viewpoint: Bad News Makes Homebuying Conditions Better

Curb Appeal: Stamped Concrete

Market Conditions: Chicago, Illinois

Quitclaims and Elder Law?

Real Estate Marketing Strategies: How You Can Create Your Own "Success Blueprint"

Real Estate Investment Basics

Be the Difference that Makes the Difference


Investor Report: New Opportunities from Rates Downswing

Real Estate Outlook: A Looming Recession?



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30 yr fixed: 5.85%
15 yr fixed: 5.34%
1 yr adj: 5.24%
(U.S. Daily Averages)


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1 Comments on DAILY NEWS & ADVICE FROM REALTY TIMES/ 04/01/2008/ BE CAREFUL

Loved the Gingerbread House April Fools Joke!

Thanks for sharing!

04/01/2008 09:10 AM by Eleanor Thorne, Cary Mortgage Loans (Meridian Residential)


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