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- October Home Sales Prove an Economic Recovery Has Not ArrivedThere is good news and bad news in the American housing market. Home sales were up in October, but prices were way down. The sale of new homes has hit a record low, causing construction related jobs to remain stagnant.
- First Person: How Family Photos Can Hurt a Home SaleYou might have the perfect family; your showcase of trophies and lovely photos could compete with a Hollywood movie set. However, if you’re selling your home, it’s time to take it all down.
How Does a Seller-Financed Home Sale Work?A seller-financed home sale offers benefits to both buyers and sellers. Buyers are able to purchase a home while engaging in credit repair strategies. Sellers can obtain a higher asking price because they carry substantial risk if the deal goes bad.- New Home Sales Increase, Housing Prices DeclineThe Internet is abuzz about new home sales increasing, but industry-experts caution the real estate market has a long way to go before reaching recovery. Although the number of new homes sold in March increased 11.1%, prices declined nearly 5%.
Home Sale Waste Lands in Charleston, S.C.: Meeting Street and Morrison DriveThe dire state of Charleston, South Carolina's real estate situation, from bad to worse on Meeting St. and Morrison Dr.- Existing Home Sales Down Since November 2009Home sales are down so far for 2010, will the trend continue?
- New Home Sales Shock Economists with 11.2 Percent Record DropNew home sales are down, way down. In fact new home sales set a record low in January. It is now evident that the economic picture is still very bleak, and with the government looking to remove aid, it could get worse.
- Home Sales as an Economic IndicatorWhat are home sales as an economic indicator, and what does it tell us about our economy?
Rise in Home Sales...........Where Is the Real Estate Market Heading?Regional Multiple Listing Service reported a total of 297 home sales in September this year, compared to 241 in September 2008, indicating an increase of 23.2 percent.
Rise in Home Sales...........Where Is the Real Estate Market Heading?9.4% surge in existing home sales in the month of September! Isn't it surprising? If you are the one who went through tough times during recession, then here's good news for you.- Avoid Low Home Sale Appraisal ProblemsThe basic steps help avoid the pitfalls of a low home sale appraisal
- How to Stage Your Bathroom For a Home SaleSpa up that bathroom to sell your home fast with these easy and budget friendly changes.
- Home Sales - NAR Report Bullish, but Will the Prices Be UP or DOWN from Here?An analysis of the report issued by National Association of Realtors on Monday, May 4th 2009, on US Pending home sales
Sell Your House Fast! Pray to St. Joseph the WorkerSt. Joseph has gained popularity in the past few years as the saint who assists home buyers, home sellers and Realtors.- Moishe Alexander's Review of the Greater Toronto Area Housing Market and CMHC Outlook ReportFebruary 2, 2009 -- Moishe Alexander's review on how the current world economy and Canadian economic turndown is affecting the Greater Toronto Area Housing Market
Pending Home Sales Rise in June 2008The National Association of Realtors is predicting that the sale of existing homes should rise about 7 percent this year.- Sex Toys: The New Home Sales PartyTupperware parties never died, they just paved the way to an explosion of home party possibilities.
- Five Tips for Staying on Budget when Going to at Home Sales PartiesAt home parties are everywhere with all kinds of things to buy. Here's some ideas for resisting the temptation and staying within the guidelines of your financial budget.
- Single Family Home Sales in October Remain Unchanged from SeptemberWith all the news about the doom and gloom of the housing market, maybe there was a little bit of good news in October for those looking to sell their home. The rate of existing single family home sales remained steady in October instead of dropping.
- How to Get a Good Turn-out at Your Home Sales PartyWhen hosting home-sales parties it can often be a challenge to get people to attend. Here are some tips to make it exciting and inviting!
- Existing Home Sales Remain Relatively Stable Since JuneHome sale numbers from July are showing a slight increase for certain types of housing, but still a much lower number of sales than last year at this time.
Home Sales Will Increase in 2008, the National Association of Realtors PredictsThe home sales market should start swinging in favor of the seller by the end of this year or the beginning of the next.- New Home Sales Fall, U.S. Housing Market to Remain a DragU.S. stocks were mixed and trading in a volatile atmosphere on Wall Street after the opening bell on Tuesday behind the report that the new home sales pace dropped.
Increase Curb Appeal for Quick Home SalesA good first impression is the most important thing when selling your home. And the first impression that potential buyers will get is from the street or driveway. They look at your front yard and entranceway and try to imagine coming home to it every day.- Six Tips for Financing Your Home SaleIt may sound like a daunting job, but financing your own home sale could be easier than you imagined - especially if you're looking at a relocation or you need to get out of Dodge faster than you like.
First Person: I Knew Those Housing Statistics Seemed FishyThe housing bust was even worse than originally reported. Why it's difficult to count on the National Association of Realtors existing home sales report after four years of goofed data.- A Litmus Test for CaliforniaCalifornia our largest population state with the largest unemployed base, needs a break
- Correct Pricing is Key to a Successful Home SaleThe conversations surrounding real estate today revolve around the financial aspects of the market. Where prices are headed, where are interest rates going and should we move on and sell our home? Should we upgrade now or wait?
- Doing My Best to Avoid Home Price FeverBuying or selling a home can lead to something I like to call 'Å"home sale fever.' This fever's symptoms include the overlooking or acceptance of certain costs that would normally be unacceptable or even maddening to the average person.
- Solano County Home Sales, Prices Rise in May but Still Trail Last YearA new report shows a few bright spots for Solano County's troubled housing market but the region as a whole is still mired in the national real estate slump.
- 6 Steps to Home Sale SuccessRead this article and follow these six steps if you want the best chance to get your home sold quickly this spring!
Understanding Why Appraisals Are One of the Most Important Parts of a Home SaleWhen buyers get mortgage loans, the lender wants to be sure they are getting their monies worth...appraisers decide what a property is worth, not buyers and sellers when there is a loan involved.- Clutter-Free and Clean Is Key to a Quick Home SaleWork room-by-room, focusing primarily on the kitchen, bathrooms, closets, and the main living area. Your primary goals are to stash or trash most small personal items and to only have a few decorative touches on every surface.
- Chattanooga - Cleveland, Tennessee UpdateBradley County TN new home starts and existing homes sales are heading in a positive direction. She - An Expo for Women is this weekend. We need rain!
5 Home Staging Tips to Prepare for Your Home SaleHome staging is a huge part of getting a home ready for sale, and these five tips are a great start to ensure that you get the most bang for your buck.
Beating the Home Sales Slump - Try Homes FSBOAs the real estate market sales reach almost zero and lots of houses are listed for sale in the united states, the real estate industry is rapidly becoming a "Buyer's Market."- How to Pick the Best Neighborhood to Raise a FamilyAre you currently searching for the best neighborhood to raise a family? These tips will help make your decision a little easier.
- Short Sales Seldom Ever CloseIf you are looking at Pending home sales figures and they include pending short sales, you are being mislead.
Business News Bits for Tuesday, September 1, 2009In today's business news: the dollar climbs, Southwest Airlines cuts flights, American Airlines cuts jobs, Cash for Clunkers didn't help GM and Chrysler, and more!
