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Monthly Archives: October 2014
Foreclosures Back To Pre-Housing-Bubble Levels
A new sign that foreclosures may largely be in the rearview mirror, new filings in the third quarter of this year were down 16 percent from a year ago — bringing overall foreclosure activity down to its level before the … Continue reading
Where Your Social Security Check Goes The Farthest
Social Security is the largest source of retirement income for many retirees, but how far those checks will stretch depends on how much you’ve earned in Social Security benefits as well as where you live. For retired workers, the average … Continue reading
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Value Of Landscaping: Boost Home Value 12%
The value of landscaping: you might want to take a closer look at your listing’s curb appeal: Upgrading a home’s landscape from average to excellent can raise its overall value by 10 percent to 12 percent, according to research from … Continue reading
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50.2 % Of American Adults Are Single
Half of all American adults now live in one-person households, a rapidly growing number, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The singles demographic is likely to reshape multifamily communities and single-family home designs going forward, according to Builder Online. … Continue reading
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Almost 19K Lost Sales Because OF Tight Credit
Tight mortgage lending standards continue to drastically curtail new-home sales and are causing a growing number of deals to be lost, according to a survey by the National Association of Home Builders. “While housing has seen some positive growth throughout … Continue reading
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N.J. Has the Highest Real Estate Tax In Country
New Jersey once again topped the nation with the priciest median real estate tax bill at $7,331, according to the newly released 2013 American Community Survey. On the other hand, Alabama has the lowest in the nation at $532. Depending … Continue reading
Optimism With The Housing Market Improves
Consumers’ optimism with the housing market showed a slight rebound last month, with more people now saying it’s a good time to buy or sell a home, according to Fannie Mae’s September 2014 National Housing Survey, based on about 1,000 … Continue reading
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Should Your MLS Listing Be In 3-D?
Technological advances are promising consumers a more in-person, lifelike view of a home without ever having to step foot inside — through the use of 3-D listing tools for your MLS Listing. Matterport has gained particular notoriety, offering the $4500 … Continue reading
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New Type Of 15 Year Mortgage ?
Two mortgage executives are hoping to overhaul the 15 year mortgage, making it more readily available to low and moderate-income people. They say the changes will help borrowers build equity at a much faster pace than they would with a … Continue reading
Real Estate Agent Safety
Real estate agent safety has been thrust in the national spotlight after the recent murder of Arkansas real estate agent Beverly Clarkfollowing a showing of a foreclosed property. The tragedy, along with the end of REALTOR® Safety Month in September, … Continue reading
