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States with the Highest Loan Balances

February 3, 2012

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Who’s the Quarterback?

February 2, 2012

Given that it’s Superbowl Week (Go Giants!), I thought we might go with a football theme today. I can’t tell you how many different people I hear proclaim that they are the quarterback of the real estate transaction – the agent, the loan officer, an attorney, accountant or financial planner. But for goodness sake, the [...]

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Is It Time for Young Families to Buy a Home?

February 1, 2012

We have reported that almost six million adults between the ages of 25 to 34 are currently living with their parents. That number reflects an almost 50% increase since 2003. These young adults are now being advised to jump into homeownership. Who are the people selling them on the American Dream? Their parents! It seems [...]

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A Little More on Wealth Accumulation and Homeownership

January 31, 2012

Today, we are honored to have Ken H. Johnson, Ph.D. — Florida International University (FIU) and Editor of the Journal of Housing Research as our guest blogger. To view other research from FIU, visit http://realestate.fiu.edu/. – The KCM Crew Last week’s posting (Creating Wealth Through Homeownership – The Proof) concentrated on how homeowners, on average, [...]

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What Does Warren Buffet Think About Buying A Home?

January 30, 2012

Warren Buffet is seen by many as the greatest investor of our time. When he speaks, people listen. Like anyone else in his position of influence, he is criticized by some for using his bullhorn to promote his own business agendas at times. That makes it very interesting when we occasionally learn of how he [...]

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