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Home Buying Advice for Single Women

AlexUchoa — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 17:27:08 +0000

There are more professional women now who can afford to buy their own dwellings than ever before. Women also marry later in the 21st century, with most preferring to live a single life way into their 30s and even 40s. It is not surprising then that a big percentage of homebuyers are accounted for by single, financially-able women. If you were one of them, here are some tips on what to look for in a residential

Home Selling Tip: Always Make a Good Impression

AlexUchoa — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 16:30:00 +0000

There is no reason why you would not equate selling your home to applying for a job and being interviewed. Employers, like buyers, will most likely make up their mind from the very start if they are impressed with what they are looking at. Making a good impression immediately is actually the key to selling your

Homebuying Driven By Cheap Foreclosed Homes

AlexUchoa — Fri, 14 Oct 2011 16:02:43 +0000

When people talk about the foreclosure crisis, among the things which come to mind is naturally its impact on home prices. It cannot be denied the said crisis has resulted to home equity losses in the amount of billions of dollars and millions of homeowners who are underwater in their mortgage. As the market braces itself for another deluge of foreclosures, mostly from the shadow inventory being cleared away by lenders, home prices are expected [...]

Mortgages Rates Declining, More Reason to Buy Home Foreclosures

AlexUchoa — Mon, 26 Sep 2011 19:56:15 +0000

Buying a home requires not only for the buyer to look at the home as a place to live in but also as an investment which would increase in value as time passes. Of course, in the last couple of years, with the collapse of the mortgage industry, home buying has become quite

What Happens After A Home Foreclosure?

AlexUchoa — Mon, 19 Sep 2011 14:31:24 +0000

For most people, home foreclosure evokes negative thoughts and feelings. Some of the images you will most likely picture include receiving the default notice, losing a negotiation or appeal with the lender and finally, the eviction from the foreclosed property. Such pictures can be troubling and no one would want to be in

Oversupply of US Distressed Property for Sale Hurting Housing

AlexUchoa — Fri, 13 May 2011 18:47:50 +0000

Elevated US distressed property for sale numbers are still the primary reason for the continuous downturn in the country's housing market, analysts have stated. Five years on since the crisis started, the supply of foreclosures has not abated and is even rising in majority of the country's

Foreclosure Property and Regular Home Sales Up in Parts of Tennessee

AlexUchoa — Fri, 06 May 2011 18:31:08 +0000

Regular home and foreclosure property sales increased in some parts of Tennessee during March 2011 compared with the previous month. However, sales are still down from one year ago. Realtors though, are encouraged by the month-over-month increase, which they consider a good sign for the coming spring home buying season.

Sales of For Sale by Owner Homes and Other Residences Down in Kalamazoo

AlexUchoa — Fri, 29 Apr 2011 17:47:30 +0000

Sales of residential properties, including for sale by owner dwellings, went down in Kalamazoo, Michigan in March 2011 compared with one year ago. However, when compared with the previous month, sales posted an increase. Meanwhile, prices were up from last year, but down from last month.

Fewer Buyers of Fixer Upper Houses for Sale in St. Louis

AlexUchoa — Fri, 15 Apr 2011 17:26:41 +0000

Sellers of fixer upper houses for sale and other types of residences are finding that lately, it has become more difficult to sell properties in the metro area. Part of the reason is the ongoing housing market crisis, while another one is the drop in the region's population in the past decade.

Bank Foreclosure Property Units Dominate Sales in California Markets

AlexUchoa — Fri, 08 Apr 2011 17:15:02 +0000

Housing sales in several areas of California were highly dominated by bank foreclosure property and distressed property sales during February 2011. This resulted in price declines in some areas, while others recorded a flat pricing trend compared with the previous month. Reports also revealed that investors accounted for majority of home sales transactions during the month.

More People Expected to Purchase Homes for Sale by Owner in Spring

AlexUchoa — Fri, 01 Apr 2011 17:54:53 +0000

Economists are predicting that home buying activities will pick up in spring, with more people coming into the market to purchase homes for sale by owner, distressed properties and even new houses. According to them, record low prices and low rates of interest will convince a lot of buyers waiting in the sidelines to finally enter the home buying market.

Distressed Commercial Properties and Foreclosed Homes Hammer Prices

AlexUchoa — Fri, 25 Mar 2011 19:19:57 +0000

The continuous rise in the number of foreclosed houses and distressed commercial properties in Portland, Oregon, has affected all areas of real estate. In the residential market, prices were down from year-ago levels, while fewer sellers are willing to brave the market, resulting in a decline in residential property listings for the period.

Prices of Fixer Uppers Houses for Sale Continue to Drop

AlexUchoa — Tue, 22 Mar 2011 18:49:56 +0000

The prices of residential properties, including fixer uppers houses for sale, continue to drop in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. February 2011 data showed, however, that housing sales are starting to stabilize. Although sales figures were down for most markets, analysts believe that an improvement is happening.

Foreclosed Real Estate Property Cases Stall in Federal Courts

AlexUchoa — Fri, 11 Mar 2011 18:42:32 +0000

Owners of foreclosed real estate property in Utah have complained that federal courts often side with lenders. According to homeowners' lawyers, federal judges are more likely to decide in favor of banks or lenders in cases where the homeowner is alleging illegal actions taken against their properties.

Activities Involving Buying Property for Sale by Owner Still Down

AlexUchoa — Fri, 04 Mar 2011 18:04:54 +0000

Not a lot of people are buying property for sale by owner around the U.S. as most homebuyers and investors prefer the much cheaper foreclosed properties. The same is true in Virginia and foreclosure numbers in the state are expected to maintain their high levels as measures designed to control foreclosures failed to pass the Legislature.