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2010
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Michele Lerner, author of Homebuying: Tough Times, First Time, Any Time, offers reasons why real estate is likely to improve in 2011. Here are five reasons she thinks consumers should consider a home purchase next year:▪ Mortgage rates will stay low. Even with rates climbing - maybe to as high as...
12/28/2010
As part of the 2010-11Remodeling Cost vs. Value Report, REALTORS® recently rated exterior replacement projects among the most cost-effective home improvement projects, demonstrating that curb appeal remains one of the most important aspects of a home at resale time. "This year's Remodeling Cost v...
12/22/2010
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It's almost a new year, so let me make some specific and bold predictions about real estate sales in 2011. Sales, compared to 2010, will be greater in January, about the same in February and will be less in March, April and May. What does this mean about the state of real estate and where w...
12/16/2010
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New-home buyers are downsizing their square footage to better suit their lifestyles, but are not necessarily paying lower prices for their homes, say some home builders. In fact, in several cases, new-home buyers are probably spending more per square foot in order to be cost-efficient on heating ...
12/02/2010