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Real Estate Predictions-Crystal Ball or Science
Most likely, the majority of real estate predictions fall somewhere in the middle - based on more than a crystal ball and less than empirical research. Maybe there might be one or two people who put...
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2011 – Year of the Landlord
2011 is shaping up to be the "Year of The Landlord." As many people face the winter winds, we are reminded of a wise old saying."It's an ill wind that blows no good." ~ John Heywood (1497-1580)In the...
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Commercial Real Estate - Fall or Recover
Industry analysts predicted the collapse of U.S. commercial real estate but it never materialized in reality. Of course, the market is just coming out of an economic downturn. Recently, a Federal...
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First-Time Home Buyer – Fix Up or Move In
Do first-time home buyers prefer to buy a "fixer-upper" or a "ready to move in home?" Obviously, the choice will vary from buyer to buyer. Yet it is an interesting topic to explore on different...
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Housing Plan – Will Middle Class Miss Out?
Congressman Dennis Cardoza (D-Merced) believes that the new proposal from the Obama administration will end the American dream of home ownership for the middle class. The plan points to the eventual...
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Hot U.S. Real Estate Markets
Looking for a hot U.S. real estate market? Everyone is – especially those living through a cold and stormy winter. Buyers in a wintry climate might be looking literally for 'hot' U.S. real estate.Hot...
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Buying a Home – Basic Steps
Buying a home is a big decision and step-by-step process. Real estate agents can handle the details and see if a purchase suits your needs. Yet ultimately, this house will be your home so you should...
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A Week in Real Estate – Mortgages & Mistakes
The Wall Street Journal has released its latest 'real estate chart of the week' and the stories revolve around mortgages and mistakes. Obviously, we would expect talk about mortgages in a regular...
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White House Sale
The White House is not for sale but the Obama administration is planning a sale. Actually, the government is organizing a huge clear-out - thousands of vacant or underused federal buildings. The...
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Foundation Repairs–Should You Flee or Stay?
When a home inspector lists 'foundation repairs' in the inspection report, those two words shock home buyers. Yet knowing that your potential new home has foundation problems puts you one step ahead in...
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