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Kathy Tyson, a fellow Realtor and good friend, and also the Real Estate editor at Music City Bloggers, makes the point that the media often forgets “all real estate is local”.
With today’s real estate market, we hear over and over and over and over and over a lot about how the housing bubble has burst. […]

MSNBC.com has an article that lists eleven easy ways to boost your house’s curb appeal in one weekend.
1. Paint or stain your front door.
2. Polish door hardware.
3. Replace worn welcome mats.
4. Install outdoor lighting.
5. Kill mold and mildew.
6. Mow the lawn.
7. Get rid of weeds.
8. Trim shrubs and tree branches.
9. Add a hanging flower basket.
10. […]

Jessica from the Inman News Blog has written an outstanding post on what people call the “housing market”. Here is a snippet, but I highly recommend you read the whole thing.
At the end of the day, though, people are still buying and selling homes. Marriage, divorce, babies, new jobs — all of the usual suspects […]

My friend and fellow Realtor, Kathy Tyson has written a great post about how any type of market advice applies to the housing market.
I once attended a conference in which Wall Street whiz kid Peter Lynch spoke about the ups and downs of the market.
During his speech, Mr. Lynch said something that has stayed with […]

From Reuters:
Over the next few months, existing-home sales are expected to hold fairly steady as indicated by pending sales activity, then rise later in the year and continue to improve in 2009, according to the latest forecast by the National Association of Realtors(R). Lawrence Yun, NAR chief economist, said there is a pull […]

Here are a few things I have learned about making your home attractive to show to potential buyers.
1. Keep a few lights on and the curtains open when showing your home. Darkness is never good.
2. Keep your kitchen and bathroom extremely clean. Never leave towels or clothing laying around. Make up the beds and […]

From Realtor.org:
Freddie Mac’s statistics show a decline in interest on 30-year fixed loans to 6.07 percent from 6.17 percent last week, while 15-year fixed rates slid to 5.68 percent from 5.79 percent.
Click here to read the whole article, which also mentions a reduction in interest on Adjustable Rates Mortgages, something you might want […]

Before you go and spend lots of money on remodeling, click here to find five simple ways to increase the value of your home. These solutions are actually pretty simple and might be a good idea even if you are not planning on selling.

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According to the NAR, existing home sales are up in November.
“Near term, existing-home sales should continue to hover in a narrow range, just as they have since September, and that’s good news because it’ll be a further sign that the housing market is stabilizing,” says NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun. “Mortgage interest […]

If you are ready to start searching for a home, it is a good idea to go ahead and begin working with a mortgage professional. In fact, I believe that every buyer should not only be pre-qualified, but be pre-approved before beginning their search. For one thing, it strengthens the negotiating position when making an […]