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Condo Trends: Nationally, Prices Hold 1Q Despite Housing Downturn
The first quarter national report is finally out (in September) for existing condominium and cooperative sales from the National Association of Realtors and it seems condos have actually been quite resilient in an era of dropping prices and failing inventories. The NAR reports stable prices overall across the U.S., dropping an average of only 2.8 percent for the first quarter 2008, compared to the same time a year ago.
10/05/2008 03:00 PM

To Blog or Not to Blog, That is the Question
Blogging has been touted as the new answer to giving the consumer what they want. The first 10 years of the web was all about static information. Many are barely keeping their heads above the rising tide of available information and have found without interpretation, it is something to fear downing in without finding the foothold that leads to knowledge. The web has entered what's been dubbed as Web 2.0 and no, it isn't a program to buy or download. It is a description of the new way the web is being used: as an interactive playing field where community and participation bring opportunities previously lacking.
10/05/2008 03:00 PM

Acquiring Knowledge about Your Marketplace
Think of your marketplace as your playing field, not unlike an athlete views a football field, basketball court, or hockey rink. The better you know every inch of that playing field, the more you can exploit it to your advantage.
10/02/2008 03:00 PM

Long-Term Mortgage Rates Barely Move this Week
McLEAN, VA -- Freddie Mac (NYSE:FRE) today released the results of its Primary Mortgage Market Survey (PMMS) in which the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage (FRM) averaged 6.10 percent with an average 0.6 point for the week ending October 2, 2008, up from last week when it averaged 6.09 percent. Last year at this time, the 30-year FRM averaged 6.37 percent.
10/02/2008 03:00 PM

Hot Market: Midland Texas A Throwback to the Good Old Days
Home prices are up 16 percent over last year at this time. The average time on the market is less than a month and homes are scarce, forcing workers to seek out trailer park rentals. Sound familiar?
10/02/2008 03:00 PM

Is Your Fence Preventing Buyers From Seeing Your Beautiful Home?
Curb appeal is the first impression buyers get when they see your home. But sometimes they don't even get a chance to see your actual home because their eyes first land on the fence that surrounds it.
10/02/2008 03:00 PM

Affordability Options For First-Time Buyers
First-time home buyers who want affordable homes may want to take a hard look at fixer-uppers, smaller homes and cheaper commutes to work to save on the costs of buying and owning a home.
10/01/2008 03:00 PM