Are You a Buyer Looking to Purchase a Short Sale?

May 8, 2012
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It seems that there is a significant amount of confusion when it comes to purchasing a short sale. There are many misconceptions when it comes to this type of transaction, so below I have provided some information to potential buyers of short sales. If you are looking to purchase a short sale, understand that it [...]

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Short Sales Will Increase Dramatically in 2012

May 7, 2012
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We believe that short sales will be a major part of the real estate market in 2012. That is why we have dedicated this entire week to posts exclusively on this subject. We hope that by the end of the week you have a better handle on the need for short sales and a better [...]

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Prices: 1Q 2012 vs. 4Q 2011

May 4, 2012
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Listen to Your Elders

May 3, 2012
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The past week has been a whirlwind for me. Last Thursday, I had major surgery. I tell you this only as an explanation of how I came to write this week’s blog. I have been in a rehab facility for a couple days and what is most impressive is how the other patients are so [...]

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What Is ‘QM’ and Why Does It Matter?

May 2, 2012
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We often discuss the difference between the PRICE and the COST of a home. We want buyers to realize, in many ways, the cost of a home is more important to them than the actual price. Obviously, price is part of the cost equation. The other piece, available financing, is also crucial. Soon, there will [...]

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Yet Another Housing Bear Turns Bull

May 1, 2012
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Every day there seems to be more positive news about the real estate recovery. We attempt to give you two things in this blog: The actual data that indicates where the housing market is headed Quotes from analysts who have scrutinized this data Today, we want to give you a quote by Ivy Zelman which [...]

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