Monthly Archives: October 2008

Home prices by Area; Trulia Heat Maps

If you are new to an area, there is another tool you can use to gauge home values to possibly help narrow your search. You want to also feed the inner Capitalist or Investor in you and attempt to maximize … Continue reading

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Prelisting Home Inspections; Gaining that Edge

This is a sore subject to many a home seller today. When their Realtor brings up the additional “cost” of getting a home inspection done prior to listing thoughts run through many a seller’s mind of the cost to do … Continue reading

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Real Estate Auctions; Trend or Fad?

As the real estate landscape evolves, more and more home buyers and sellers are using auctions as an alternative to traditional home buying. Real estate auctions continue to be one of the fastest growing sectors of the auction market. According … Continue reading

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Rising Commodities Lift all Homes

Home prices tend to rise with commodity prices over the long term. Currently, the Producer Price Index for construction is up 39 percent over the past five years, and prices for commodities like oil, copper, steel and cement are sky-high. … Continue reading

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Government Rescue Bill

Congress approved a massive $700 billion rescue bill earlier this month, paving the way for responsible government intervention in the financial markets, which will benefit current homeowners, potential home buyers, financial institutions, the economy, and ultimately taxpayers. The Emergency Economic … Continue reading

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10% off at Lowe’s; If you are Buying, Selling, or keeping things looking good around Home, I can help!

Anyone want 10% off at Lowe’s? Email me some brief information such as your name, email address, and snail mail address and I will get you 10% off your next purchase. This is a service that I am a member … Continue reading

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Preparations for Showing your Home

1. First impressions are lasting! The front door greets the prospect. Make sure it appears fresh and clean. Paint the trim, if necessary. 2. Keep the lawn trimmed and edged, and the yard free of refuse. Reseed and fertilize the … Continue reading

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Now We’re Cooking; Kitchen Trends

Experts say a successful kitchen remodeling project depends on making choices that reflect the kitchen’s expanded role in today’s households. Kitchens have become places to spend time together as a family, to entertain, and yes, even to cook. Although many … Continue reading

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NAR Calls for Congress to Give a Boost to the Housing Sector

The National Association of Realtors is calling on Congress to pass new housing stimulus legislation it says will “give a boost to the economy and help to calm jittery potential home buyers.” The NAR proposes eliminating the repayment of the … Continue reading

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A Face (or facade) that only a Mother (or owner) could love

Does your home have a façade only a homeowner could love? Selling a home can be an emotional experience, and peoplecan lack objectivity when it comes to their own abode. Presenting a home in its best light is always important, … Continue reading

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Mortgage Choices and Options in Today’s Market

There’s been a lot in the news recently about delinquency problems with subprime mortgages, even though these delinquencies comprise less than 2 percent of all outstanding loans. Lenders have been tightening their underwriting standards, making it harder for some consumers … Continue reading

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Where Have All the Buyers Gone?

Household formation just isn’t what it used to be. Over the past two years, net job gains have increased by 4.3 million, according to both company payroll data and household survey data, and U.S. aggregate personal income has risen by … Continue reading

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HOUSING JOBS KEY TO LOCAL ECONOMIC RECOVERY SAYS THE NAHB

According to the NAHB, “Job losses and declining tax revenues resulting from the deep housing slump and the decline in property values require state and local governments to consider innovative ideas to help put the housing market back on track, … Continue reading

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Locally at least, we are glad that Real Estate has gone to the Dawgs!

Where is the housing market headed? That is a question we ask ourselves daily as the turmoil from Wall Street to Broad Street shakes the fabric of the American Dream. According to Lawrence Yun, NAR Chief Economist, “Home sales continue … Continue reading

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Saving Green, Going Green

According to NAR research, 65 percent of new home buyers see their home’s energy efficiency as an important consideration. However, the initial cost of “going green” is still a significant factor in many people’s decisions to purchase energy-efficient home features. … Continue reading

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