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Pending Sales of Existing Homes in U.S. Surge 3.6%
Written on 4 Aug, 2009 at 8:11 in News | viewed 79 views times and users have made 0 comments so far
Aug. 4 (Bloomberg) — The number of contracts to buy previously owned homes in the U.S. rose in June for a fifth straight month and exceeded economists’ forecasts, as lower prices and mortgage rates attracted buyers. The 3.6 percent gain... (Continue reading)
FORECLOSURE RISES DESPITE ECONOMIC STIMULUS
Written on 16 Jul, 2009 at 16:18 in Foreclosures | viewed 93 views times and users have made 0 comments so far
The foreclosure crisis continued to grow in the first half of 2009, affecting more than 1.5 million homes, according to a mid-year report from foreclosure listing service RealtyTrac Inc. The report cites a 9 percent increase in total properties in... (Continue reading)
Home prices drop, but at a slower rate
Written on 30 Jun, 2009 at 7:28 in News | viewed 74 views times and users have made 0 comments so far
S&P/Case-Shiller index down 18.1% year over year, but monthly drop narrows to 0.6% in April. By Les Christie, CNNMoney.com Last Updated: June 30, 2009: 9:44 AM ET NEW YORK (CNNMoney.com) — Home prices continued to tumble in April, falling 18.1%... (Continue reading)
Housing Foreclosures Fall in May
Written on 11 Jun, 2009 at 17:15 in News | viewed 67 views times and users have made 0 comments so far
Foreclosures declined 6 percent in May compared to April, but the number is still an increase of 18 percent compared to May 2008, reports RealtyTrac. “May foreclosure activity was the third-highest month on record, and marked the third straight month... (Continue reading)
Pending Home Sales Increase
Written on 2 Jun, 2009 at 17:19 in News | viewed 82 views times and users have made 0 comments so far
The Pending Home Sales Index, a forward-looking indicator based on contracts signed in April, rose 6.7 percent to 90.3 from a reading of 84.6 in March, and is 3.2 percent above April 2008 when it was 87.5. Lawrence Yun, NAR... (Continue reading)
HOME SALES ROSE 2.9% in April 09
Written on 27 May, 2009 at 8:32 in News | viewed 82 views times and users have made 0 comments so far
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Sales of existing homes in the United States rose 2.9 percent in April, according to an industry survey on Wednesday that supported views the three-year housing recession was near a bottom. The National Association of Realtors... (Continue reading)
REAL ESTATE STABILIZATION
Written on 13 May, 2009 at 17:17 in News | viewed 75 views times and users have made 0 comments so far
Price Stabilization Is First Step to Recovery Home prices must stabilize before the broader economy can turn around, a panel of housing and economic experts said yesterday at a real estate summit hosted by the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® as... (Continue reading)
THINKING OUTSIDE THE BOX!!!
Written on 11 May, 2009 at 16:37 in Buy/Sell | viewed 216 views times and users have made 0 comments so far
Getting buyers off the fence isn’t easy. Listing agents from coast to coast say now is the time to think outside of the box. These tactics could help you get the property sold. 1. Organize a Raffle Partner with a... (Continue reading)
Staging on a Dime
Written on 29 Apr, 2009 at 19:43 in Blog | viewed 151 views times and users have made 0 comments so far
LIVING ROOMS Create a Focal Point “Pick out the most visible corner and put a large plant-I’ve found that silk trees work best. Set up a spotlight behind it so it lights up the leaves and throws an interesting shadow... (Continue reading)
California $10,000 Tax Credit for a New Home Purchase
Written on 23 Apr, 2009 at 18:44 in News | viewed 83 views times and users have made 0 comments so far
Did you hear about the California $10,000 Tax Credit for the purchase of a newly constructed home? The Legislature for State of California passed a revised budget plan today. Governor Schwarzenegger has promised to sign the historic legislation tomorrow. Included... (Continue reading)