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Today's Real Estate News and Advice
Updated: October 7, 2008
Housing Assistance Act Will Impact Many Investor Capital Gain Calculations
It has been said that the only time Americans are safe is when Congress is not in session. A possible corollary of this maxim might be that any time a widely-supported bi-partisan bill is hailed as a "rescue”, someone is liable to get hurt. Certainly, if your situation is dealt with in the portion of the bill titled Revenue, you'd better watch out. FULL STORY->
Toronto Real Estate Board: GTA Resale Housing Market Measured in September
The Greater Toronto Area resale housing market continued at a measured pace through September, Toronto Real Estate Board President Maureen O'Neill announced. FULL STORY->
Concrete Curb Appeal
One of the hottest trends right now in curb appeal is the creation of distinctive driveways. Options for driveways used to be pretty simple, asphalt or concrete. But these days the possibilities for concrete are practically limitless, allowing you to take your carport from blasé to beautiful. FULL STORY->
Interior Designers Add Quality to Build Value
Interior designers are not just into "pretty" -- they're trained to see the flaws and value potential in a property and to translate their clients' needs and wants into the best solution within a budget and time frame. PJ Wade shares some design tips and insights. FULL STORY->
Condo Trends: Nationally, Prices Hold 1Q Despite Housing Downturn
The first quarter national report is finally out (in September) for existing condominium and cooperative sales from the National Association of Realtors and it seems condos have actually been quite resilient in an era of dropping prices and failing inventories. The NAR reports stable prices overall across the U.S., dropping an average of only 2.8 percent for the first quarter 2008, compared to the same time a year ago. FULL STORY->
To Blog or Not to Blog, That is the Question
At their most effective, blogs can give your business some solid benefits. But, blogging isn't for everyone. FULL STORY->
Condo Trends: Nationally, Prices Hold 1Q Despite Housing Downturn
The first quarter national report is finally out (in September) for existing condominium and cooperative sales from the National Association of Realtors and it seems condos have actually been quite resilient in an era of dropping prices and failing inventories. The NAR reports stable prices overall across the U.S., dropping an average of only 2.8 percent for the first quarter 2008, compared to the same time a year ago. FULL STORY->
Market Conditions
It may be a buyer's market in Raleigh, North Carolina, but prices are on the rise? FULL STORY->
To Blog or Not to Blog, That is the Question
At their most effective, blogs can give your business some solid benefits. But, blogging isn't for everyone. FULL STORY->
Long-Term Mortgage Rates Barely Move this Week
Freddie Mac today released the results of its Primary Mortgage Market Survey (PMMS) in which the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage (FRM) averaged 6.10 percent with an average 0.6 point for the week ending October 2, 2008, up from last week when it averaged 6.09 percent. Last year at this time, the 30-year FRM averaged 6.37 percent. FULL STORY->
Is Your Fence Preventing Buyers From Seeing Your Beautiful Home?
Curb appeal is the first impression buyers get when they see your home. But sometimes they don't even get a chance to see your actual home because their eyes first land on the fence that surrounds it. FULL STORY->
Hot Market: Midland Texas A Throwback to the Good Old Days
Home prices are up 16 percent over last year at this time. The average time on the market is less than a month and homes are scarce, forcing workers to seek out trailer park rentals. Sound familiar? FULL STORY->
Acquiring Knowledge about Your Marketplace
Think of your marketplace as your playing field, not unlike an athlete views a football field, basketball court, or hockey rink. The better you know every inch of that playing field, the more you can exploit it to your advantage. FULL STORY->
Affordability Options For First-Time Buyers
First-time home buyers who want affordable homes may want to take a hard look at fixer-uppers, smaller homes and cheaper commutes to work to save on the costs of buying and owning a home. FULL STORY->
The African-American Guide to Real Estate Investing
Ms. Larryette Kyle-DeBose's boook, "The African-American Guide to Real Estate Investing," is the subject of this week's interview series with Peter L. Mosca. FULL STORY->
Legal Error by Arbitrator is Not Subject to Review
Like many contracts, the standard California real estate purchase agreement, produced by the California Association of Realtors® (CAR), contains an arbitration clause. If initialed by both buyer and seller -- it is completely voluntary -- the parties agree that any irresolvable dispute between them will be settled by arbitration rather than in the courts. FULL STORY->
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