Every quarter, the U.S. Federal Reserve releases its report in connection with financial accounts of the United States. Although this is a very lengthy and detailed analysis, it will contain some interesting statistics on housing. The particular “nuggets” that we search for relate to the complete ... » Learn More about Rise in homeowner equity will continue to stabilize housing market
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New Construction Home Inspections: Is it Necessary?
The answer is yes, and here's why. In the middle of the recent recession that crippled the U.S. real estate economy, the new construction home inspection virtually disappeared. You don’t need to tell this to a builder. For quite some time there was an excessive amount of available housing inventory ... » Learn More about New Construction Home Inspections: Is it Necessary?
REALTOR ® 5 Reasons Why You Should use one
Not all real estate practitioners are REALTORS®. The term REALTOR ® is a registered trademark that identifies a real estate professional who is a member of the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION of REALTORS® and subscribes to its strict Code of Ethics. Here are five reasons why it pays to work with a REALTOR ... » Learn More about REALTOR ® 5 Reasons Why You Should use one
5 Winning Tips for Writing an Offer Letter
In some hot housing markets, including a letter together with your formal offer to buy a home is all but required. Unfortunately, Hallmark doesn't make a card for that occasion (yet). 5 Winning Tips for Writing an Offer Letter Here are a couple tips: 1. Get emotional Take ... » Learn More about 5 Winning Tips for Writing an Offer Letter
Why Investors still are beating out First-Time Home Buyers
Look out, first-time buyers. Your biggest competition is not other real estate newbies like yourselves, but mom and pop investors trying to begin a stream of rental income. Darn you, mom and pop! A recent report reveals that these deep-pocketed investors are focusing on the lowest priced segments of ... » Learn More about Why Investors still are beating out First-Time Home Buyers