Weekly Economic Summary - February 19, 2010
OVERVIEW ~ The
markets began the week of February 8th through 12th with
the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) barely holding to its five-digit level
at 10,012.23, and by the end of the day, the DJIA
Foreclosure Listings in Beaverton, MI
Foreclosure Listings in Beaverton, MichiganThis post is an update to a series I publish weekly on available foreclosure listings in the Beaverton, Michigan area. I also post a series on foreclosure listings
FSBO VS LISTING WITH AN AGENT IN THIS MARKET!
Despite this tough real estate market we continue to meet sellers who want to sell their home themselves!Why???
Their responses:
Your market analysis shows me that I have to price the home lower in order
how much is the association fees?
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This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/property/photos/1077784625-12106-Saint-Andrews-Pl-201-Miramar-FL-33025
Foreclosure Listings in Gladwin, MI
Foreclosure Listings in Gladwin, MichiganThis post is an update to a series I publish weekly on available foreclosure listings in the Gladwin, Michigan. I also post a series on foreclosure listings that
How Much Should I Offer?
We've been asked several questions about market statistics recently, specifically about how the ratio of Asking Price to Sale Price affects what a Buyer should offer. The current ratio is 92.6%, but that number
Moroccan Decor Ideas To Design Your Home
The following post was taken from my blog www.LaVidaSquared.com, a real estate blog designed for women.. Moroccan DecorOne of my very recent clients just bought a condominium on gorgeous Hudson Street.
New Two Bedroom Condominium - Just Listed
Newly listed! In Union City located just steps to local bus stop to NYC and 5 minutes from Hoboken, downtown Jersey City, and Jersey City Heights. This condominium is located in a commuter friendly zone!This
The "Real" Role of the Listing Agent…
When you bought your home, you probably used the services of a real estate agent. You found that agent through a referral from a friend or family member, or through some sort of advertising or marketing.
Snowfall Over Central Texas Ranches
Yesterday, snow fell all over central Texas, turning wooded creeks and ranches into beautiful winter vistas. Rare but not unheard of through this area, the last significant snowfall was on Valentine's
Myrtle Beach Canadian-American Days coming soon!
Myrtle Beach Canadian-American Days coming soon!
Each year for 46 years in early March, thousands of America’s Canadian neighbors and snowbirds from the North visit the Grand Strand for the Canadian-American
RUNNING OUT OF TIME ON LOW INTEREST RATES
If you haven't taken advantage of low interest rates, you may be running out of time. Over a year ago, the Federal Reserve began buying mortgage backed securities on a mass scale to help push down mortgage
Family Partnership Question
I am trying to figure out % ownership ideas for a family partnership with my in-laws (we get along well). They want to enter into partnership with me, have me rent the house and they'll use some equity
A Must-See in Prairie Village, KS...now $140,000!!
Here's a home you won't want to miss! Completely redone, this 3 bedroom, 1 bath charmer in Prairie VIllage, KS features NEW Bathroom, NEW kitchen, NEW floors, NEW plumbing &electric, NEW roof, NEW
Need advice on a lease to own scenario in New York
I am thinking about offering a lease to own scenario to a seller who has had his house on the market for the better part of two years. To keep things simple, if we agree to a purchase price of 500K at
And When we Find a Deal it Still isn't Easy!
Even after finding the right "deal" for a buyer we are at times like this ball trying to decide when and how to get a transaction closed. At times there are many hoops to jump through before a buyer can
$8000 - Where's the Credit?
One of my favorite clients, who has just passed the CPA Exam (congratulations Katya), became first time home buyers in 2009, the date was my birthday October 9, which is why I will always remember it.
Tax Credit Extension for Military
Members of the military who serve outside the U.S. for at least 90 days between December 31, 2008 and May 1, 2010 have a full extra year to buy a home and still qualify for the $8000, first-time home-buyer
Home price up for 2nd month
S&P Case- Shiller reported today, 2/24/2010, that Dallas area home prices increased 3%, for the month of December 2010. This is the second month in a row that DFW area home sales have increased
1st Time Home Buyer Seminar coming to the Divide
We will be holding a 1st Time Home Buyer seminar in March 2010Learn about lending requirements
Down payment asstance programs
How to buy a house the smart way and save money
Get prequalifed for your loan,
8th Annual Oakhurst Wine Tasting
February 27, 2010 | 4pm - 6pmEnjoy tasting wines from around the world while exploring
businesses in the Oakhurst community. Advance Tickets are $20 which
includes a commemorative tasting glass. The day
Get Motivated!
It's always good to attend your company's sales rally to get re entergized, learn new tools, and meet new people. Have some fun in this business.
How to buy a house
Here is some advice you should follow when you are eager to buy a house.- Choose a place where you are going to settle up for along time. No need to buy a house if you are planning to live in the
Mortgage Rates At 2010 Low
With mortgage rates near their record low, many experts are advising Buyers to get their mortgage locked in now because these rates are likely to rise.Based on a Bankrate.com survey of large lenders, the
Is the closing date on the contract binding?
It is important to know that the closing date in the contract is not an absolute deadline. Assuming that the Buyer's mortgage commitment comes on time, the closing is usually within ten (10) days of the
Housing Outlook
Housing Outlook
U.S house prices are still falling at 2.5% for the last quarter, but there is a slight drop compared to year earlier. This shows a positive momentum for the housing market. The house price
Broward County Pending Sales
In Broward County pending home sales increased 8.0 percent, from 6,898 to 7,447 in January. Pending sales of condominiums in Broward County rose 9.4 percent from 3,780 to 4,137. Pending sales of single-family
Relocating to Wellesley, MA with the Right Realtor
Relocating to Wellesley, MA with the Right Realtor. Call Christine Norcross
at 781-694-3595 for answers to your questions on relocating to the Wellesley, MA
or Boston Metro West area.
Moving to a new
Are you underwater with your mortgage?
Are you underwater with your mortgage?
Negative equity continues to diminish the severity of foreclosure for many homeowners. Numerous industry studies show that borrowers become more likely to default
Staging to Sell #5 COLOR
Color is probably the most influential media we use in home decor - and usually the cheapest as well. Color sets the stage for mood and ambience. This is why blue is so commonly used in bedrooms - creating
Foreclosure Strategies – Looking for Recovery
There are very few recoveries in the history of real estate and foreclosures,
and now recovery is slower because of the market size before the
crisis, say academics who, along with the economists, established
Rumplestiltskin at the Tri-PAC
A FREE Presented Performance from the Hill School at the Tri-County Performing Arts Center this Sunday, February 28th. Log on to www.tripac.org for more information!
Understanding the New Rules of the Short Sale Game
Happy Wednesday, everyone! Half way to the weekend. I wanted to share this interesting report with you.Understanding the New Rules of the Short Sale Game:
What Major Players Are Doing to Increase Activity
What