Should I or shouldn’t I buy a home now? That is the question many potential home buyers are asking themselves. With so much conflicting information from the media, it may be quite difficult to decide if buying is the right thing to do now. Although the economy hasn’t fully recovered, for most people now is [...]
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Real Estate Losses Surpass the Great Depression – And Why the News Isn’t All Bad
It’s official: real estate markets nationwide have lost more over the last few years than they did during the Great Depression. Specifically, from 2006 to the first quarter of 2011, nationwide real estate markets have lost roughly 33% in value, compared to the 31% in value lost from 1929 to 1933. And the worse news: [...]
Can Changes Produce a Good Return When Selling a Home?
You may be wondering what kinds of changes to make to your home if you’re planning on moving in a few years. Most realtors will agree that any changes you make should be for your own enjoyment rather than for future profit. The reasons are simple:
Americans Remain Upbeat About Homeownership
Even as many homeowners struggle to make mortgage payments and foreclosures weigh down the housing market, 70 percent of Americans still view homeownership as part of the American Dream, according to a recent Trulia survey. More than three out of four homeowners (78 percent) say their homes are the best investment they ever made. Only [...]
Housing Starts Rise, Builder Confidence Remains Stable
Housing starts rose 14.6 percent in January to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 596,000 from December when housing starts were an estimated 520,000, but they were 2.6 percent below the January 2010 rate of 612,000, according to the latest figures released by the U.S. Commerce Department. However, permits for new construction fell 10.4 percent [...]
Survey Reveals Consumer Confusion about Mortgage Process
More than two-thirds of Americans (70.6 percent) believe access to affordable mortgages is a serious problem, according to a new survey by MortgageMatch.com. Respondents also say that the most challenging aspect of getting a mortgage is understanding the mortgage process and dealing with the lenders’ requirements, ranking it more challenging (32.3 percent) than getting the [...]
Five Signs You may be Ready to Purchase your First Home
For many individuals, the idea of purchasing a home is a bit of a scary prospect. However, with the right tools and plenty of knowledge, you can move forward and become a homeowner.
Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Marietta Worst of the Worst
Real estate value trends in the Atlanta real estate market made a list no one wants to be on. According to the data, the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Marietta real estate market is at the top of the lowest performing national major market list. Don’t get on the ledge….yet.
Got Collections?? Your Home Mortgage Application is at Risk of Being Denied
Updated Underwriting for Collections, Charge-Offs, Judgments, Garnishments and Liens Conventional, FHA and VA mortgage loans in Phoenix may soon become harder to obtain for those with a troubled credit history. Currently, a borrower with up to $5,000 in collections may still eligible to purchase a home in Phoenix, in many cases. The new guideline change could also affect current [...]
Understanding the Loan Modification Process in 5 Easy Steps
Cutting through the red tape of the Government program announced back in March of 2009 can be daunting for so many American Homeowners. I’ve done my research and have not found many user friendly sites that actually break it down step by step.
There Goes The Neighborhood
Last week, The Atlantic‘s “Future of The City” Conference in Washington, D.C. ended, as I mentioned Friday. Today, I read up on Christopher Leinberger’s ideas on the future of the American neighborhood. He argued that walkability and rail transportation in condensed, urban neighborhoods are what will replace our expansive exurbs that we’ve been building the [...]
The Current Trend in the Miami Real Estate Market
Homeowners generally know whether or not their property will end up in foreclosure, regardless of the bank which holds the mortgage on them. The moment information about each new foreclosure hits the market, it generates quite a buzz. People from across the state, around the country and even people from across the globe, have their [...]
Greece Lightning
Back in March, the DotLoop Blog discussed connectedness, especially as it relates to real estate. In March 9th’s post, I wrote about how “A defaulted mortgage in Iowa can cause a farmer in Taiwan to lose his job.” It turns out I was off by a few thousand miles. On the front page, above the [...]
Don’t (Dis)count Me Out
This weekend, I went shopping, which is a rarity for me because I’m quite the cheapskate. I still wear my favorite fleece sweater that I bought way back in 1995 and my pair of black shoes, though a bit scuffed with some worn down heels, are still affixed to my feet most days of the [...]
Leafy Lofts
A few weeks ago, I discussed urban gardens and, with Earth Week in full swing, I thought I’d revisit the topic. This week, CNN had an article all about urban gardens and Infrastructurist.com discussed revitalizing dying cities with urban pastures. Who knows? Maybe in a decade’s time, you’ll be seeing more and more green in [...]
A ‘Burb Blurb
In light of the current National Census that’s taking place this month (did you mail yours back yet?), I found this article about how urban cores are growing at a faster rate than the suburbs. Permits for residential properties are increasing by as much as 48% in some cities. Even in Atlanta, future home to [...]
The Curious Case for a Real Estate Shortage
At a time when almost everyone in the real estate industry, and most homeowners trying to sell, are desperate for more buyers and market activity, some analysts are predicting a real estate shortage in the next few years. Really? Is a real estate shortage even possible in the foreseeable future? David Crowe, the head economist [...]
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$10000 California First Time Home Buyer and New Home Tax Credit Extended
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Unite Against the Sarasota MLS Board
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Short Sale Heaven Coming April 5th 2010
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The Lones Group – Real Estate Social Media Marketing Firm – Sues Agent For Being A Zebra
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California Senate Bill 94 (SB94): Passes; Not even Attorneys can do it!
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