Real Estate Outlook: Resales Up, Rate Dip Definite signs of improvement continue to pop up in real estate around the country. Condo sales also jumped five and a half percent nationwide. Sales of existing homes were up even in some of the hardest hit local markets. FULL STORY->
Mind Your Star Spangled Manners Even Americans who regularly pledge allegiance by flying the flag at home aren't always practicing correct flag etiquette. Here's how to mind your star spangled manners. FULL STORY->
What if the Same Company Represents Buyers? Usually, when there is talk of dual agency in real estate one has in mind a situation where both buyer and seller are represented by the same agent. The problem, presumably, is that it is difficult, if not impossible, for the same agent to represent parties that have competing interests. Can the same agent represent different buyers in such situations? FULL STORY->
Mortgage Rate Reverse Trend and Fall Off this Week Freddie Mac today released the results of its Primary Mortgage Market Survey (PMMS) in which the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage (FRM) averaged 6.35 percent with an average 0.6 point for the week ending July 3, 2008, down from last week when it averaged 6.45 percent. Last year at this time, the 30-year FRM averaged 6.63 percent. FULL STORY->
Why Shun Investors? Foreclosures and short-sales are a growing part of our real estate inventory, so why don't we encourage more people to buy them? Columnist Peter G. Miller explains. FULL STORY->
Interest Rate Update Today's Interest Rates from Realty Times are based on a 30 year amortization rate, with good credit and no origination fees. With no major economic news today to report, mortgage rates remain the same. FULL STORY->
Disclose, Disclose, Disclose A good rule of thumb when it comes to whether or not something should be disclosed about a home for sale: "If you can't figure it out, don't leave it out." FULL STORY->
HOA Model Remodeling Owning your own home is an American dream and, for many, a reality. In urban settings, homeowner associations have become a dominant form of new construction, often representing over two thirds of new homes. While HOA homeowners have many rights and privileges, they often concede certain freedoms usually enjoyed in more traditional home ownership. One particular area of concession involves remodeling. FULL STORY->
Market Conditions According the National Association of Realtors -- existing home sales increased in May. Is this a sign of good things to come? FULL STORY->
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