Some Housing Markets Hot Again, According to ZipRealty Q4 2009 ‘Home Hunter Report’
RISMEDIA, January 29, 2010—While some of the "hottest" real estate markets in the country- those where homes are selling most...
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Getaways – More Adventure Opportunities Sought by Travelers
RISMEDIA, January 29, 2010—Adventure tourism is growing as fast as a zip liner on the fly. According to a 2008...
Home Sizes Fall as Builders, Buyers Embrace Economic Reality
RISMEDIA, January 28, 2010—(MCT)—New-home buyers responded to the tough times in 2009 by opting for smaller houses, driving down the...
Founders of Home Buyer Tax Credit Website Launch Campaign to End ‘Marriage Penalty’ in Home Buyer Tax Credit
RISMEDIA, January 28, 2010—The Home Buyer Tax Credit is a great program providing a tremendous stimulus for the real estate...
FHA to Provide Early Relief to Struggling Homeowners
RISMEDIA, January 28, 2010—Homeowners with FHA-insured mortgage loans who are experiencing financial hardship are now eligible for loss mitigation assistance...
Timing Is Everything – Save Money by Timing Your Purchases
RISMEDIA, January 28, 2010—(MCT)—It seems that for every purchase, there is a discount season, and most people generally know they...
Mature-Market Home Buyers Look beyond Buildings, Desire Services
RISMEDIA, January 27, 2010—A survey of consumers and builders, conducted in 2009 by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)...
Don’t Let Your Guard Down When Preparing Your Tax Return
RISMEDIA, January 27, 2010—(MCT)—Nothing about taxes is easy, and deciding how to fill out your return is no exception. Should...
December Existing-Home Sales Down but Prices Rise; 2009 Sales Up
RISMEDIA, January 26, 2010—After a rising surge from September 2009 through November 2009, existing-home sales fell as expected in December...
‘Whitewashed Windows and Vacant Stores’
RISMEDIA, January 26, 2010—That is a line from a 1983 Bruce Springsteen song, “My Hometown.” As I drive around my...
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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