Despite the devastation of Hurricane Sandy, sales of existing homes increased in October and prices continue their climb, according to the National Association of Realtors.
The Ugly Truth About The So-Called Housing Recovery
November 27, 2012 by
Since 2008′s market melt-down and the advent of record numbers of foreclosures along with the loss of 35% of market value of the underlying assets, the secondary mortgage market has been reeling to and fro like a drunk down at the local bar.
Unintended Consequences – Could Obamacare Lead To A Shift Away From Home Ownership?
November 6, 2012 by
I was at a local big-name grocery store just the other day. As I was checking out, the cashier and I were trading the usual small talk, when she suddenly volunteered the news that every single store employee had been told that their working hours would be cut back from full-time to part-time
To Stage or Not to Stage…that Is the Question
November 1, 2012 by
As a real estate agent, I absolutely, positively agree with professional home stagers that staging works. People buy real estate on emotion, and staging creates what I call “warm fuzzies.” Warm fuzzies translate to home sales. Here are some examples of how staging affects home buyers in my own community.
Housing Recovery – Trick Or Treat?
October 24, 2012 by
With Halloween 2012 fast approaching, the news of a housing recovery is beginning to permeate the media. But the real question is whether this is a yummy treat we will enjoy in the days ahead, or just a trick designed to fool us into giving candy to those in disguise.
NAR: Home Sales Down in September, But Prices On The Rise
October 22, 2012 by
The total sales of single-family homes, townhouses, and condominiums decreased by 1.7 percent to 4.75 million in September from 4.83 million in August. The increase from September 2011 to September this year was 11 percent. Foreclosures and short sales accounted for 24 percent of the sales in September.
California Home Sales Predicted to Continue Gradual Climb in 2013, State Realtors Group Says
October 8, 2012 by
Home sales in California are expected to continue their ascent into 2013, according to the California Association of Realtors. The increase from 2011 to 2012 is expected to be 5.1 percent. The state association expects sales to jump about 1.3 percent in 2013 to approach 530,000 units. Some 523,300 units are projected to be sold by the end of this year.
US Foreclosure Picture Worsens in August
September 13, 2012 by
Confusing signals, that’s what conflicting reports of a real estate market gaining momentum and one headed back into the doldrums are good for. According to RealtyTrac’s August forecolusure report, defaults in the US are on the rise again.
Get Your Red Hot Market Leader Online Leads
August 25, 2012 by
Lead generation is one of the topics any journalist can bring up that will tweak the ears of real estate agents, and used car salesmen for the matter. Leads are to sales people as ink is to newspapers. ‘Well, sort of. Market Leader Inc., a company heavy into making things that can help brokers, has entered into the “software as a service” (SAAS) realm. Check it.
Master Suite: Make Your Lack-Luster Bedroom Buyer Ready
August 4, 2012 by
Certain areas of a property are more important to buyers than others. Most people want to see a spacious kitchen with good storage, an open concept floor plan for entertaining and sometimes an office or work space. But one space that is important to most any buyer is the master suite. A lackluster master can be the make-or-break room in your home.
