If we're having a mortgage meltdown shouldn't interest rates be climbing? You's think so, says columnist Peter G. Miller, but that's not the case.FULL STORY->
Does It Matter Why Rates Are Low? If we're having a mortgage meltdown shouldn't interest rates be climbing? You's think so, says columnist Peter G. Miller, but that's not the case. FULL STORY->
Regional Report: South It could be good news for housing all across the nation. This comes from the recent National Association of Realtors report that says "the market will come into clearer focus this summer. Existing homes sales could start to show a sustained increase within a few months." FULL STORY->
First Time Buyers' Dos And Don'ts First-timers have a lot of ground to cover -- from learning about market conditions to landing the best loan. Here are some "Dos" and "Don'ts" to help simplify the process FULL STORY->
Ask Dr. Real Estate: Should I Buy the Farm? I heard a lot about "farming" before I entered the real estate profession, but I haven't seen any of the old timers in my office actually doing it. I'm not afraid of hard work, but is farming really worth the effort? Real estate farming is nothing more than a form of prospecting in which a specific population is targeted and "farmed" for prospective customers and clients. FULL STORY->
Ask the HOA Expert We need some effective rules for architectural, parking and pet violations. Do you have any pointers? This question and more in this week's column. FULL STORY->
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Assigning Blame For The Housing Hangover Mortgage brokers and fair housing issues are the latest targets in quantified studies that point the finger of blame at those responsible for the current housing slowdown. FULL STORY->
New Homes: Big Hat, No Cattle Found in Study of Denver Area Homebuilders Logic tells us that in this challenging market, anyone selling real estate should be pulling out all the stops. You'd think so. But you'd be wrong if you read the results of a study just released by Two Denver area marketing services companies regarding homebuilders in the Denver area. 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. Inflationary fears have rates on the rise. FULL STORY->
Realty Viewpoint: A Doggone Dilemma One of the delights of urban living is seeing more and more people out and about with their dogs. Big dogs. Little dogs. Cute and so-ugly-they're-cute dogs. But wagging tails aren't so desirable when dogs have to do their business, and owners leave the mess for the rest of us to look at, step in, and track into our own homes. FULL STORY->
Communities Not Ready to Face Challenges of Aging Population By 2036, nearly a quarter of the Canadian population will be seniors, compared with just over one-eighth in 2006. It will create profound changes for neighbourhoods, large and small, across the country, but few municipalities are ready for the challenge. FULL STORY->
Selling Isn't About the Sale -- It's About the Relationship For years, we have been bombarded by courses that teach us how to be "killer" salespeople, how to "always be closing," and how to "hypnotize" people into buying. But is this really what it's all about? Is it all nothing but a numbers game? Do we live only for the signature on the purchase agreement? FULL STORY->
Washington Report: Bills on Capitol Hill There are literally dozens of bills on Capitol Hill that are aimed at relieving the mortgage and housing crisis. Some of them -- like FHA reform -- have been bouncing around for months with no final action. FULL STORY->
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