Sellers Gain Tiny Bit of Traction in September; Buyers Still Negotiating Thousands Off Home Prices
RISMEDIA, November 17, 2009—The negotiating power of homebuyers slipped a tad in September 2009, but buyers in most markets were...
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Planning Year-End Tax Strategies in a Down Year
RISMEDIA, November 17, 2009—(MCT)—Year-end tax planning this year will be different from years past, largely because of the recession. For...
Tame the Holiday Chaos with Organizing Tips
RISMEDIA, November 17, 2009—(MCT)-The holidays typically send most families into high-stress mode. But before you start panicking, "The No. 1...
Existing-Home Sales Surge in Many States in Third Quarter, Metro Prices Moderating
RISMEDIA, November 16, 2009—Most states continued to experience rising existing-home sales in the third quarter 2009, with prices moderating in...
10 Things to Consider when Hiring a Move Management Company
RISMEDIA, November 16, 2009—While moving can be a tedious process, working with a reputable move management company can make the...
Weichert Sees Expanded Tax Credit as Final Step to a Healthy Market
RISMEDIA, November 16, 2009—Nearly two years ago, James M. Weichert, president and founder of Weichert, Realtors, began calling upon Congress...
Will FHA Rule Change Benefit Condo Market?
RISMEDIA, November 16, 2009—(MCT)—The Federal Housing Administration (FHA) is giving the condo market something it hasn't had for a while—a...
Brush Up on Your Pet IQ before the Holidays Arrive
RISMEDIA, November 16, 2009—Gone are the green days of summer, replaced by the changing leaves of autumn- a reminder that...
Regional Spotlight – Florida’s Existing Home, Condo Sales Rise in 3Q 2009
RISMEDIA, November 14, 2009—Sales of existing single-family homes in Florida rose 33% in the third quarter 2009 compared to the...
Fannie Mae to Rent Foreclosed Homes to Their Owners
RISMEDIA, November 14, 2009— (MCT)—Qualifying homeowners facing foreclosure will be able to stay in their homes—as renters—under a new program...
6 Key Numbers Buyers Must Examine Before Committing
“The rate should never be treated as a yes-or-no answer,” says Nick Nastos, founder of Chicago’s Property Shop. “I would be more concerned about a buyer closing with no emergency fund than one accepting a slightly higher rate with a manageable payment and cash still in the... Read more.
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