Yes, troubled times have come to the Beverly Hills, CA elite – at least some of them. For example, Rihanna’s mansion, which she paid $6.9 million for in 2009 is down in value – to $4.5 million. Ouch! Now that’s a pain no matter what your pocketbook contains. Still, when you compare the “troubled times” […]
Market Watch: Charlotte, NC
November 21, 2011 by
Charlotte, North Carolina. When I hear the name of this beautiful city, nicknamed the Queen City in honor of King George the III’s popular wife Charlotte, I envision warm summer days, Southern hospitality, and of course a refreshing mint julip. The other side of Charlotte, one which is perhaps less well known, is reflected in […]
Boston Market Watch – Beantown Realtors See Positive Signs In The Market
November 11, 2011 by
Boston is famous for many things, including the site of the “original” Tea Party and the Old North Church which posted Paul Revere’s warning of impending invasion to the citizens of the fledgling country we call home. Take Me Out To The Game! It’s also home to the incomparable Boston Celtics basketball franchise which gave […]
Market Watch New Orleans – A Testimony To The American Spirit
November 4, 2011 by
Living in New Orleans is like taking part in a living tapestry, rich in color and textures, and steeped in tradition. Founded in 1718, and named after Philippe d’Orléans, Duke of Orléans, Regent of France, the City succeeds in merging both the old and the new without sacrificing the appeal of either. New Orleans is […]
Market Watch Nashville – Where The Stars Are Always Shining And A Song Is In The Air
October 28, 2011 by
Nashville is the heart of country music, yes, but did you know the Volunteer State is known for much more than the Grand Ole Opry? For example, Nashville is a historic city. Not only did President Theodore Roosevelt coin the phrase “good to the last drop” after drinking a cup of coffee that was produced […]
Richmond VA Market Watch – A Living Historical Tapestry
October 21, 2011 by
Richmond, Virginia, is a colorful, vibrant city, steeped in tradition and rich in history dating back to the founding of this great country. For example, St. John’s church bore witness to Patrick Henry’s “give me liberty or give me death speech”, and residents of Richmond were on the front lines as the Civil War was […]
Market Watch Chicago – a Landlord’s Paradise
October 14, 2011 by
There’s a lot of things to love about Chicago. Although it’s known for amazingly delicious food such as Chicago-style pizza and dogs, the “Windy City” is also home to more than 400 major corporations – 28 of them on the Fortune 500, ranging from Allstate to Walgreens. The “City of Big Shoulders” is also a […]
Dallas: All Grown Up – From Cattle Town To Metropolitan Oasis
October 8, 2011 by
Dallas. No, not the soap opera that was popular in the 80s. The state. If you’ve imagined the Lone Star state to be full of cowboys and cattle, you’re not too far off the mark, however Dallas is much, much more. Whether you’re a Dallas Cowboys fan or basketball is more your speed, sports fans […]
Greensboro, NC – Investors Will Rule Until Lenders “Get Real” With Their Standards
October 1, 2011 by
A curious idea seems to be making inroads in communities across the country. An apparent trend was noted by Associated Press journalist Michelle Conlin in her article title Housing Market Dividing Between Rich, Everyone Else. Simply put, in the real estate market it appears the divide is growing between the “haves” and the “have-nots”. This […]
Birmingham Market Watch – A Resilient and Enduring City
September 24, 2011 by
Talk to any realtor in Birmingham, A.L., and you will probably hear the same thing that realtors are saying across the country, “Things are okay, but they could be better.” Sales in Birmingham for the month of August were down 5%, however they were 21% higher than levels last August. Experts believe that this is […]
