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September 2010

Don’t Pay Attention To the Scary Headlines Coming

September 14, 2010

There are going to be some tough headlines written about the housing market over the next several months. They may create apprehension and in some cases outright fear. The good news is these headlines will not reflect what is actually taking place in real estate. Some in the industry say we should just ignore this [...]

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Today, you need an INDUSTRY LEADER

September 13, 2010

We are at a very interesting crossroad in the real estate industry. Whether you are buying or selling a home, you should not deal with ‘just anyone’ in real estate. You need someone who can explain what is happening in the market and help you understand your options. You want an expert, an industry leader. [...]

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Today’s Tough Times: A Little Perspective

September 11, 2010

On the anniversary of September 11th, it might make sense to re-evaluate our thoughts and feelings on the difficult times we are experiencing in the current housing market. Today, real estate and mortgage professionals readily discuss how difficult their job is. That day, hundreds of firefighters and police personnel willingly and courageously charged into two burning buildings. [...]

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Home Prices: The Next 90 Days

September 10, 2010

The next three months will be interesting for home prices. The impact of the homebuyers’ tax credit is fading from the market and so are the buyers. We must realize that in September, October and November of last year buyers were rushing to buy a home before the expiration of the original tax credit (November [...]

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4 Ideas To Spur Home Sales

September 9, 2010

A new Home Buyer Tax Credit is unlikely.  Interest rates can’t go much lower.  So, how can a market where buyers who are afraid of losing their jobs begin to digest the massive quantity of current and shadow inventory without another major correction in pricing?  Here are four “outside the box” ideas that deserve consideration: [...]

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Financial Planning: 5 Reasons To Buy a House Today

September 8, 2010

Steve Harney has posted about the importance of homeownership often on this blog. He sees it as part of the American Dream and feels that there is a value in owning your own home that far transcends any economic advantages. He has done a great job of making his case. However, we want to look at [...]

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