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Loading...The nation’s inventory of unsold homes – an important component of a more balanced housing market in the second half of 2005 – is growing steadily in many areas of the country even though buyer demand continues strong, according to the latest HouseHunt, Inc., quarterly “Current Market Conditions” survey. The percentage of member real estate […]
(No Ratings Yet)Loading...There is one word to describe the current housing market: optimistic. Despite months of hearing about a housing bubble and rising mortgage rates, the outlook for real estate is good. The worries of a bursting real estate bubble actually seem to be low among homeowners. In a national survey conducted by ING Direct, most individuals […]
(No Ratings Yet)Loading...Be a slumlord? Okay, I got your attention, now the truth. I really don’t recommend that anyone endanger their renters with unsafe housing. Much of what people call slumlording though, is simply providing reasonable housing for those with low incomes. It is of benefit to the renter AND the landlord. Why Do People Rent Dumps? […]
(No Ratings Yet)Loading...Studies show the dream of homeownership is becoming a reality for a growing number of Americans. For example, according to the 2005 Harvard Joint Center for Housing Studies State of the Nation’s Housing Report, minorities are making inroads into all housing market segments across the United States. This trend is expected to continue with minorities […]
(No Ratings Yet)Loading...Dubai’s private developers have recently announced that erecting low-cost housing was not their first priority. High land rates in the emirate have prevented them from taking up low-range housing assignments. According to Ahmad Al Abdullah, chairman of New Dubai Properties that has constructed 22 projects worth over $7 billion across the emirate, high land rates […]
(No Ratings Yet)Loading...A market price of any product is determined by several factors. In real estate industry, the price of a house is always vulnerable to faltering financial conditions of the market. The housing sale is the most influencing factor in determining its price. In recent times, the wavering housing sale is being expected to leave a […]
(No Ratings Yet)Loading... (2 votes, average: 4.00 out of 5)Loading...There are rumors and opinions that the Las Vegas real estate market is heading for a crash. I beg to differ. I agree that the rise in rates has not been as high lately as it was in the dizzy days of the past two years, but that is because certain projects were overpriced and […]
(1 votes, average: 1.00 out of 5)Loading...The five-year boom in existing and new housing sales in many U.S. housing markets is expected to cool in 2006 but final results should still be second best in history, according to projections by top industry economists. National average home price appreciation is also expected to slow from an unsustainable rate of 12.7% this year […]
(No Ratings Yet)Loading...As home prices continue to appreciate throughout the nation, down payments become harder to make. Housing down payment from HUD may be the answer. Housing Down Payment Assistance – HUD One of the biggest financial hurdles to the American Dream of owning a home is the down payment. The magic number with down payments is […]
(No Ratings Yet)Loading...Why alternative housing? To save money, to travel, to live creatively – there are many reasons why people choose to live in tents, RVs, cabins, underground homes, rental rooms and anything else that’s less common than the houses, condos and apartments that most people call home. Below are some of these housing options, and their […]
(No Ratings Yet)Loading...Sacramento offers a variety of investment options to a prospective Sacramento investor. Residential real estate housing ranges from low-income properties to multi-million dollar estates and is known to have had some of the best appreciation rates in the state. Sacramento has also seen marked advances in commercial real estate with the construction of new high-rise […]
(No Ratings Yet)Loading...As the report came that Ministers have formally begun consultations on a new housing and planning delivery grant (HPDG) in line with the recommendations suggested by the Barker review of housing supply the prices seem to be roaring in Sussex Farmland. The news came when Farmland in Sussex are being sold by different Land Investment […]
(No Ratings Yet)Loading...Despite the current downward trend of the housing market and the tightening of credit standards by mortgage lenders, many in the industry agree that now may be the perfect time to buy for those who have been waiting for bargains in the housing industry. Record numbers of unsold houses sitting on the market, plus a […]
(No Ratings Yet)Loading...Talking about foreclosure real estate can be hard enough without even entering the market. That’s because foreclosures tend to have their own language, employing many obscure words originating in govermnent housing legislation and real estate law. Without a background in these areas, prospective investors won’t be able to decipher even the simplest foreclosure contract. This […]
(No Ratings Yet)Loading...In the wake of Hurricane Katrina’s wide path of destruction, the real estate market will be affected perhaps in ways not fully understood or expected. If recent hurricane recovery history holds true there will be several good things to come out of all destruction. Let’s hope so as those who live in the Delta region […]
(No Ratings Yet)Loading...If you have a home for sale or are thinking of putting your home on the market, you have probably been closely following the recent housing-related news. The media has speculated that the real estate “bubble” is bursting and issued warnings about the potential of a looming crisis resulting from subprime mortgage lending practices. Like […]
(No Ratings Yet)Loading...You want to know whether the market is strong if you are buying or selling real estate. Having such information lets you know how flexible you need to be in offers. Sales have slowed for large parts of the east and west coasts for sellers. Good news for buyers there. On the other hand, sales […]
(No Ratings Yet)Loading...Where should you invest in real estate? If you know an area well, and have enough experience investing in real estate, you can make money almost anywhere. However, there are always places that are better or worse for real estate investments – places that have a better demand/supply ratio. Use the questions below to find […]
(No Ratings Yet)Loading...Low income housing providers get a bad rap. Be ready to be called a slumlord if you invest in it. Much of what people call slumlording though, is simply providing reasonable housing for those with low incomes. It is of benefit to the renter AND the landlord. Why Do People Rent Ugly Homes? Not-so-nice places […]