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CNN Report: Best Time To Buy in Four Years

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By Tim McLaughlin

According to a report released by CNN this past week, it may be the best time to buy a house in more than four years.

Valuations on home prices (the difference between what a home should cost and its actual price) are the lowest they've been since 2004, according to the report.

The Cleveland-based bank National City Corp, together with financial analysis firm Global Insight, revealed Tuesday that more than 88% of the 330 housing markets surveyed showed improved affordability during the last three months of 2007.

"Housing valuations are almost back to long-term norms," said National City's chief economist, Richard DeKaser. He called current affordability "the best in the past four years." Click for the rest of the story...

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Vincent McKamy
Samson Properties - Fredericksburg, VA
Realtor Fredericksburg Virginia
I'm glad we are starting to see news like this - This is good news and that helps sell houses.
Mar 12, 2008 01:57 PM
Konnie Mac McCarthy
MacNificent Properties, LLC - Cobb Island, MD
Broker/Owner - VA & MD "Time To Get A Move On!"
I was just having this conversation with my client today...he was saying he was waiting for it to bottom out....
Mar 12, 2008 02:10 PM
Joseph "Joe" Peters
Coldwell Banker - Warren, NJ
Helping you to achieve your Goals and Dreams
Great item...
Apr 11, 2008 02:43 PM