Archives for May 2014

Real Estate Market Is Perceived As Being Increasingly Positive



According to the results of the Consumer Outlook Survey which were recently released by Prudential Real Estate, consumers are becoming increasingly positive over their perception of the real estate market. This follows a long hard winter, but now more people feel confident about their ability to make a successful real estate transaction this spring or […]

How to Decide if Professional Property Management is for You



Since you are in the real estate business, I assume you have thought about hiring a professional property management company from time to time. Or maybe you’re just getting into the real estate profession and trying to decide if you want to manage rental properties yourself. Today, we’ll look at some of the reasons you […]

Things Real Estate Agents Really Wish Sellers Wouldn’t Do



The real estate market is definitely picking up after years of being in the doldrums, and this has led to increasing numbers of homeowners considering selling their property. As property values continue to rise, more and more homeowners are finally in the position of being able to sell, and better credit conditions mean they can […]

When Does a Home Pose an Environmental Risk?



Real estate professionals often must evaluate environmental risks associated with property deals. Identifying, assessing, and minimizing such risks has become more complicated in light of several recent developments

Cost of Eliminating Detroit’s Blight Could Rise to $1bn



Detroit could face a price tag approaching or even surpassing $1 billion to remove blight, according to a report released by a special task force appointed by President Barack Obama.

Home Maintenance Tips: Taking Care of your Metal Roof



With some light maintenance, a metal roof will last 30 years or longer. Most of the maintenance is nothing more than inspections to make sure sealants aren’t damaged by snow or ice or hail.

Attention Real Estate Industry Pros: Your Future Is In Jeopardy!



Real estate brokers, agents, home builders and lenders – we’re talking to you!

California Association of Realtors to Out Ethics Code Violaters



The California Association of Realtors will soon publish the names and photos of members who violate the Code of Ethics in a members-only section, reports Inman News.

Is Home Staging a Waste of Time?



Staging may not be important and may not raise residential sales prices, according to researchers at the College of William & Mary.

FHA Takes Steps to Help Homebuyers



Continued increases in homebuyer activity and new construction are helping to boost the housing market recovery. Home prices have increased as much as 13% during the last year which has helped lift 4 million homeowners out of negative equity. Even though the housing market was a major cause of the recent recession, stronger investment in […]