Posted on February 5th, 2010 by Carlo Capomazza
Banish the clutter! Trim the bushes! Hide your Star Wars collection! Take down the family pictures! What things can you do to prepare a house for sale? You’ll find tips, hints, thoughts and ideas for sprucing up, cleaning out, decorating, staging, creating a great first impression and making a house appealing to buyers in this Updated Field Guide.
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Posted on September 1st, 2009 by Carlo Capomazza
Pending home sales have risen once again in July, marking the sixth-straight-monthly increase.
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Posted on August 25th, 2009 by Carlo Capomazza
While the year-over-year numbers continue to remain grim, the pace at which home prices are falling has slowed.
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Posted on August 21st, 2009 by Carlo Capomazza
The latest foreclosure numbers are down right ugly. According to the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA), over 13% of the nation’s home loans were either delinquent or had entered into foreclosure during the second quarter of this year.
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Posted on August 21st, 2009 by Carlo Capomazza
Cover of Buying a Home (Essential Finance)
Why Use a REALTOR® When Buying a Home?
A real estate agent can help you understand everything you need to know about the home buying process.
Not all real estate licensees are the same; only those who are members of the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® are properly called REALTORS®. They proudly [...]
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Posted on August 11th, 2009 by Carlo Capomazza
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Here are some tips to help determine which house is best for you so when the opportunity is right you may strike.
Once you’ve settled on a couple of preferred neighborhoods for your home search, it’s time to pick out a few homes to view. Having a house features “wish list” keeps [...]
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Posted on August 9th, 2009 by Carlo Capomazza
How to Choose a Neighborhood for Your Home Search
Narrow your home search by identifying neighborhoods that are right for you. This helps keep your search focused and efficient. We can offer neighborhood information to guide you in your search.
When evaluating a neighborhood you should investigate local conditions. Depending on your own particular needs and tastes, [...]
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Posted on August 2nd, 2009 by Carlo Capomazza
Signaling a housing recovery is under way in much of the country, sales of previously occupied homes rose for the third month in a row in June.
New U.S. Home Sales Rise Sharply as Prices Fall (nytimes.com)
New home sales: ‘Really good news’ (money.cnn.com)
U.S. existing home sales rise sharply (thestar.com)
3-year descent in home prices appears to be [...]
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