Thinking of buying a new home in San Antonio, Texas? If you’ve ever purchased a home you will know that the process requires careful research and a long checklist of requirements. Finding a good neighborhood for you and your family requires you to ask important questions. [...more]
What comes to mind when you think of Salt Lake City, Utah? If you said whales, then you are obviously a trivia buff. In 1875, Salt Lake City resident James Wickham figured he’d have a money maker when he paid to have two 35 foot Australian whales shipped to the Great Salt Lake. [...more]
The housing market is nearing bottom, but getting there remains dicey. Home sales are steady, more sellers are lowering their prices and the inventory of homes for sale is dropping. [...more]
Oklahoma City is not depending upon the numerous accomplishments of past residents; they are taking a look at the future, envisioning what they want for their fair city and have already begun their efforts to revitalize the once declining downtown area. [...more]
Kansas City, Kansas is not an ordinary city. KCK is annexed to Kansas City, Missouri, (KCMO) and its administrative structure is such that it is not just a city, but a county as well. This city/county entity has absorbed many smaller communities nearby such as Strawberry Hill, Rosedale, Muncie, Piper, the Fairfax district and others. [...more]
California real estate is experiencing something of a stand-off right now, and it’s getting a lot of people worked up. Analysis of local data over the last year shows that the usual principles of 'supply and demand' just aren't applicable right now, and neither buyers nor sellers are willing to give an inch... [...more]
In news from Bloomberg, via Newsweek, China real estate market exchange trembled at the news the country's largest real estate developer's January figures. According to the news, shares of companies with listings on the market dropped by as much as 2%. [...more]
Indiana is embroiled right now in a bitter controversy, which as of the date of this writing appears to have been resolved - for now. Put simply, the controversy is over the right of individuals to “contract” with businesses to work, without being compelled to contribute to or take part in union membership as a condition of employment. [...more]
Could 2012 be the year that real estate finally picks itself up of the floor? Across the nation, we are seeing individual markets showing stirrings of life. Of course prices remain at record lows and we still face potentially millions more foreclosures, but on a local scale in many cities, there is much to be optimistic about. [...more]
The year 2012 is a pivotal one for Florida and the rest of the country as the battle for POTUS rages on. The primaries in Florida are fast approaching - as of January 31st, another one of the big five swing states; Florida, Wisconsin, Ohio, Virginia and Colorado, will be tucked behind somebody’s belt and the GOP nominee will likely be a bit clearer. [...more]
