Here are the six cities expected to lead the housing rebound this year, according to Inman News and other sources: Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, D.C. -VA.: The metro area was one of the few markets to see year-over-year gains in its home prices. * Median sales price: (Q4 2010): $331,100 *...

05/23/2011

Cash Deals

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When reading this article in Old Republic, Real Estate Digest, these statics caught my attention and I thought I'd share: According to the Las Vegas Association of Realtors report 51 percent of home sales in the area in January were cash purchases, most investors and foreign nationals, possibly t...

05/16/2011

The Demands of 1st Time Home Buyers

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The term "starter home" seemingly refers to an entry level property, one that is affordable yet needs tender love and care. But with many homes available in today's market, current first-time buyers want places with a little less need for improvement. In a survey of 300 consumers who purchased ...

05/10/2011

Home-Improvement Tax Credits

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Were you thinking of making a few energy efficient home improvements this year? Of course you were and you can still receive tax credits for doing them too. If you weren't able to take advantage of home-improvements last year, you still have another chance. The credits were reinstituted throug...

05/03/2011