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Pew Finds Real Estate Still Best Investment
They perception is reality and Pew Research polled 2,142 adults between March 15 and March 29 that comprised 57% of current homeowners and 30% of renters. The found several interesting results: (44% of individuals whose homes lost value said they expect to recoup their equity losses in three to five years. 81% of adults believe buying a home is the best long-term investment a person can make. ...
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Positive Realty News Survey Report
The Cotton and Company sent 65,732 registrants on resort and real estate websites a survey on their home buying intent. Total responses to date: 807 Survey sent: February 25,...
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Foreclosures Drop 27%
Image by Getty Images via @daylife This is the biggest drop ever in history! Meanwhile New home sales is driving much of the current home sales and helping to end the housing slump. “Existing...
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Moody’s on Housing: “This is as affordable as it gets”
Image by New America Foundation via Flickr “Based on incomes, this is as affordable as it gets,” said Mark Zandi, chief economist at Moody’s Analytics. “If you can get a...
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Positive Real Estate Friday
Image by eqqman via Flickr San Francisco Gets it January Housing Bump Emmet , Charlevoix counties County Up Danville and Alamo California Off and Running in 2011 January in Cape Cod Beats 2010 Housing...
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Where Home Values Will Rise in 2011
Forbes puts out its annual home value increase list: Southern California spots two on the list with Northern California getting 1 city. San Jose Average Home Price: $511,186 12-Month Forecast: 3%...
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Remax Predictions for 2012
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Home Sales Up
Existing-Home Sales Continued to Climb in November Existing-home sales rose again in November and remain above a year ago, according to the National Association of Realtors(R). Also released today were periodic benchmark revisions with downward adjustments to sales and inventory data since...
October Homes Sales Jump
Image by Getty Images via @daylife October pending home sales bounced 10.4 percent compared to September, according to the National Association of Realtors Midwest, up 24 percent. The Northeast also saw sizeable gains, as did the South. Only out West did buyers stay on the sidelines, with pending...
A Bottom in Housing
Reasons we may be at Zero. Image by Getty Images via @daylife The National Association of Home Builders’ sentiment index jumped three points this month to 20, its highest reading in over a year. The Commerce Department reports building permits and construction of single-family homes rose...
Cities in Fla on the Rise
NAR recently highlighted the turnarounds of many cities in the Sunshine State. Miami, FL: The number one town on the report, Miami has gone from being one of the first victims of the subprime crash to having a healthy inventory that is only half the size from a year ago. Today, Miami is only reporting...
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Pew Finds Real Estate Still Best Investment
They perception is reality and Pew Research polled 2,142 adults between March 15 and March 29 that comprised 57% of current homeowners and 30% of renters. The found several interesting results: ...
Positive Realty News Survey Report
The Cotton and Company sent 65,732 registrants on resort and real estate websites a survey on their home buying intent. Total responses to date: 807 Survey sent: February 25,...
Foreclosures Drop 27%
Image by Getty Images via @daylife This is the biggest drop ever in history! Meanwhile New home sales is driving much of the current home sales and helping to end the housing slump. “Existing...
Moody’s on Housing: “This is as affordable as it gets”
Image by New America Foundation via Flickr “Based on incomes, this is as affordable as it gets,” said Mark Zandi, chief economist at Moody’s Analytics. “If you can get a...
Positive Real Estate Friday
Image by eqqman via Flickr San Francisco Gets it January Housing Bump Emmet , Charlevoix counties County Up Danville and Alamo California Off and Running in 2011 January in Cape Cod Beats 2010 Housing...
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Pew Finds Real Estate Still Best Investment
They perception is reality and Pew Research polled 2,142 adults between March 15 and March 29 that comprised 57% of current homeowners and 30% of renters. The found several interesting results: (44% of individuals whose homes lost value said they expect to recoup their equity losses in three...
Positive Realty News Survey Report
The Cotton and Company sent 65,732 registrants on resort and real estate websites a survey on their home buying intent. Total responses to date: 807 Survey sent: February 25, 2011 Click the PDF graphic to get the report. Or visit www.TheCottonSolution.com Background: The Cotton...
Foreclosures Drop 27%
Image by Getty Images via @daylife This is the biggest drop ever in history! Meanwhile New home sales is driving much of the current home sales and helping to end the housing slump. “Existing home sales produce some economic activity but it pales in comparison with new home sales,”...
Moody’s on Housing: “This is as affordable as it gets”
Image by New America Foundation via Flickr “Based on incomes, this is as affordable as it gets,” said Mark Zandi, chief economist at Moody’s Analytics. “If you can get a loan, these are pretty good times to buy.” Moody’s Analytics track the ratio of median...
Positive Real Estate Friday
Image by eqqman via Flickr San Francisco Gets it January Housing Bump Emmet , Charlevoix counties County Up Danville and Alamo California Off and Running in 2011 January in Cape Cod Beats 2010 Housing Numbers Sarasota and Bradenton Florida Sees More Activity to Close out 2010 January’s most...
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Mortgage APs Highest in 6 Months
Image via Wikipedia U.S. mortgage applications for home purchases rose...
Credit Becoming More Liquid
The Federal Reserve says both large and small banks are beginning to ease back...
Mortgage Aps Jump
Image by TheTruthAbout via Flickr The MBA mortgage applications index...