real estate: Top 20 Relocation Cities
- 01/05/10 08:41 AM
We are only a few days into 2010 and we are already seeing an uptick in relocation activity for many cities around the United States. Although the post-holiday increase is significant, even in the best years January is normally one of the slower months. Normally we see a significant increase in early March. This normally tapers off in about mid-September. The last 18 months have not be typical. The colapse of the credit market starting in September 2008 and rising unemployment have hurt real estate sales and especially the relocation business.The slowly recovering economy still has failed to have the needed impact on … (0 comments)
real estate: Are we there yet? Has the Recession finally found a bottom?
- 08/07/09 04:32 AM
It seems like everyday I hear about new "green shoots" indicating that the economy may have finally reached bottom. And, then there are the talking head experts on the financial news channels that continue to forecast that we may not be there yet, that the recovery will be "W" shaped, or that the unemployment rate will not peak until the first couple of months of 2010. Who is right? Over the past several months new and pending home sales have trended upward - slowly but steadily. Even the Case-Shiller index, monthly indicator of price trends in the 20 largest US markets, … (0 comments)
real estate: Finally some good news in the market
- 03/02/09 02:21 AM
Finally there is a little tidbit of good news. Everyone has been focused on December GDP data, January home starts and existing home sales, and weekly unemployment filings. As you know those numbers have been pretty bleak. Well, this morning the Commerce Department announced that in personal spending in the US rose 0.6% in January compared to the month before. In December, consumption fell by 1.0%, and in November it fell by 0.8%. But wait, that's not the end of the story. Personal income increased at a seasonally adjusted rate of 0.4% in January. In December, income fell by 02.%. … (0 comments)
Charlotte, NC Willmington, NC Atlanta, GA Jacksonvllle, FL Raleigh, NC Chattanooga, TN Greensboro, NC Asheville, NC Grand Junction, CO Tampa, FL Cary, NC Savannah, GA Nashville, TN San Antonio, TX Maryville, TN Charleston, SC Greenville, SC Hunstville, AL Albuquerque, NM Ocala, FL Despite the recession it appears that several cities in North Carolina remain popular relocation areas. Nevertheless, nationwide relocation traffic is about one third what we experienced a couple of years ago. And we have seen a substantial decline in activity on … (3 comments)
real estate: Try RePagesOnline to market your business
- 02/26/09 08:35 AM
Another little gem in the online marketing world is RePagesOnline.com. This project started back in 2001. For real estate professionals, this provides an excellent way to help get search engine exposure. Recently their program was expanded to include a bunch of other industries. As this is a collaborative marketing project, the more people and business use their system the more everyone benefits. (If you are a REALTOR, this is a great complement to your ActiveRain participation.) It features:
A customizable RePage. A unique, public URL. A fantastic way to advertise listings using their tour system. An easy-to-use virtual tour feature. … (3 comments)
real estate: The Potential of Lost Homebuyers
- 02/26/09 07:18 AM
Consider this. You've faithfully made your mortgage payments on time for 27 years. Your job income or your business profits have been pretty steady and reliable. Your credit scores have been great. In fact, for years your mailbox has been full of pre-approved credit card solicitations and offers from your local car dealers telling you that you can afford the most expensive cars on their lots. And then all of a sudden in September 2008, like a bunch of lined up dominoes, US banks begin to tumble one after the other. The news has been all about billion dollar bailouts. HR … (4 comments)
We are only a few days into 2010 and we are already seeing an uptick in relocation activity for many cities around the United States. Although the post-holiday increase is significant, even in the best years January is normally one of the slower months. Normally we see a significant increase in early March. This normally tapers off in about mid-September.;)
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