Continued High Negative Equity and Home Value Declines in 2010
Home values across the country declined again in the fourth quarter of 2009, as the Zillow Home Value Index fell 5 percent year-over-year, and 0.5 percent quarter-over-quarter, to $186,200. That...
View ArticleNAR Grants Help Make Homeownership More Affordable for Working Families
Despite today’s tight economy, many areas of the country have not seen a significant drop in their high cost of living. To help meet this critical need for more affordable housing for low- to...
View ArticleSetting Goals — the Dark Side
It’s early in 2010 and real estate managers are once again dusting off that old chestnut, “You can’t be a success without goals.” They must be right because all the best-selling self-help book authors...
View ArticleProfit from Publicity: How to be a Resource for Reporters
There are two reasons why reporters talk to real estate agents: the journalists are responding to a news release or story idea you sent, or you have information, insights or perspectives they need for...
View ArticleWanted: Single Women Home Buyers
When it comes to house hunting, Kim Sliney is the first to admit she can be picky. After visiting — and vetoing — 37 houses, the single mom from Exeter, R.I., happened upon her just-right fit: a newly...
View ArticleForeclosure Myths
The traditional news media, as well as firms throughout the Internet, have created an environment in which foreclosure myths are rampant. Sometimes it seems like that’s all you hear about whenever...
View ArticleA Real Estate Recovery in 2013
At least the real estate industry has 2013 to look forward to. Continuing foreclosures and an “overhang” in housing inventory will likely prolong the housing slump for several more years, said...
View ArticleAre We There Yet?
Strong evidence that the market has bottomed and that a more balanced housing market is emerging in many parts of the U.S. can be found in the latest HouseHunt Current Market Conditions survey data...
View ArticleConsumer Coalition Challenges Some FHA Lenders’ FICO Score Requirements
A national consumer coalition plans to file a series of federal fair housing complaints beginning Monday that challenge a widespread practice by banks and mortgage lenders: requiring borrowers who...
View ArticleJob’s Report Strategy
In handicapping tomorrow’s Jobs Report, there is a lot to consider. Yesterday’s ADP report was a big upside surprise…and it has raised the bar of expectations for tomorrow’s official Jobs Report. It...
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