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Optimists APA wave of foreclosures is forcing down home prices in most major U.S. cities. But economists and real estate agents are noticing what they call a key first step for any housing recovery: a drop in the glut of homes for sale in markets…
Apr 28, 2011
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 We all know whats happening to the single family home markets. Over supply and shadow inventory and the subsequent price declines will continue until fear is overcome and inventory is soaked up. The kinds of issues that led to a boom bust in…
Mar 30, 2011
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Getting Tenants to Go Green.As property managers, we can't insist on behavioral changes. Going green can be a tough sell to a renter. After all, a building is only as green as the people who manage and live in it. Managers are key players and can…
Mar 23, 2011
Howard Bell commented on Howard Bell's blog post Is Search An Early Market Indicator
"true - maybe its pent up demand - waiting for the bottom - certainly its at least a part the traffic"
Feb 24, 2011
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 30-year fixed-rate mortgage: Averaged 4.95 percent with an average 0.6 point for the week ending February 24, 2011, down from last week when it averaged 5.0 percent. Last year at this time, the 30-year FRM averaged 5.05 percent. . The 15-year…
Feb 24, 2011
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Real Estate Porn The search bunny keeps on goingIts interesting that online search for real estate is as strong as ever. Sales are miserable, people are afraid to buy. They no longer know what value and they have no job security. So, why is search…
Feb 23, 2011
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Feb 10, 2011
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Costs Will Increase For Buyers Regardless Of Credit WorthinessBeginning April 1, 2011 Fannie Mae will implement a higher interest rate to borrowers even if they have a perfect credit score for all loans term over 15 years. Freddie Mac will change…
Feb 9, 2011
Howard Bell commented on Howard Bell's blog post Case Shiller: Will We Double Dip
"I can  :)
 
good thought and thanks for reading
Howard"
Feb 8, 2011
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Case Shiller report shows a deceleration in the annual growth rates in 17 of the 20 MSAs. Housing generally leads the economy out of a recession. This time its not, housing is simply suffering. Not only is money tight but job creation is still a big…
Feb 2, 2011
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Jan 5, 2011
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NAR Existing Home Sales Existing home sales which are completed transactions that include single-family, townhomes, condominiums and co-ops, rose 5.6% to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.68 million in November, but are 27.9% below the…
Dec 29, 2010
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