trends: There is a shift in Americans Moving Again. - 05/10/10 07:47 AM




The Percentage of people moving has sightly increase,after a historic slow down.
Most demographic groups saw a small increase, in U.S. migration

Why do we move? There are many factors in why we choose to travel and relocate. To other places which are better, bigger or can afford a better opportunity,whether it is across town, within the same state, or across the country. 
After hitting a 60-year low, the share of Americans who moved edged upwards last year again, but they do not go far, people are taking fewer chances, the reason been the wreaking housing market, jobs,and lack of opportunity in the down turn in the economy.
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trends: Investor Report: Tax Extender Act: 50 tax program extensions beyond their December 31st scheduled expiration date. - 12/19/09 02:48 PM
 
Investor Report: Tax Extender Act
 by Kenneth R. Harney
Real estate investors are facing a squeeze play on Capitol Hill, with important tax incentives nearing an end-of-the-year deadline.
Last week the House approved what's known as the Tax Extender Act, a Christmas tree bill filled with nearly 50 tax program extensions beyond their December 31st scheduled expiration date.
Two of the extenders are especially significant for investment real estate: First is the so-called "leasehold improvements" provision, which allows owners of commercial, retail, hotel and office buildings -- large and small -- to use an accelerated 15-year depreciation schedule in writing … (2 comments)

trends: Realty Viewpoint: Bad Builder Numbers Where They Should Be - 01/29/08 02:10 AM
 
 
Realty Viewpoint: Bad Builder Numbers Where They Should Be
 by Blanche Evans
The Commerce Department reported that new home sales in December dropped to the lowest level in nearly 13 years.
Instead of the million or two we're used to hearing reported at year's end, new home builders only sold about 774,000 new homes in 2007. That's 26.4 percent below 2006, and the biggest year-over-year drop since 1963, when new home sales were first tracked by the government.
Prices fell dramatically in December for both the average (-11.5 percent to $267,300) and the median (10.9 percent to $219,000) price fell 10.9 the … (0 comments)