A parallel housing bust universe

#fullpost{display:inline;}Word comes from across the pond this morning that unjustified optimism regarding the future of a nation's housing market is ... comments came as figures showed house prices were falling by £4,000 a month and that the number of homes being put up for sale has dropped by more than 50 per cent in a year.The Conservatives said [more...]

Date: 2009-01-19 17:00:00

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Is this the Bottom of the Housing Market?

Data released today reveals an unexpected 7.4% jump in the pending home sales index ... be the perfect time to buy a dream property on the cheap... This from Today's Financial News: Although ... it. There are a lot of properties on the market in a similar situation, especially recently built homes [more...]

Date: 2008-10-08 19:56:11

Buying a FSBO: What to Expect, What to Watch For

A FSBO, or “for sale by owner” home can be a great deal, but as with any other real estate transaction, ... need to do some extra hunting for accurate house information, such as property lines, if the sellers ... to take it. One thing to be aware of is that many sellers are emotionally attached to the house [more...]

Date: 2008-12-22 17:35:45

A Realty Firm is in The Forefront Trying to Help Owners

Shelby County has been the victim of over 1,200 foreclosures during November ... so that they can continue to stay in the houses that are their homes. One of the residents is Dorothy Rayford who fell ... and missed payments taken into consideration. A short sale will also address the problem [more...]

Date: 2009-01-20 14:05:55

Stock Market Gyrates as Reports Show Economy Deep in Recession

The stock market struggled to recover from a tumultuous 2008 yesterday (Tuesday) while digesting a trio of downbeat economic reports from the manufacturing, housing and service sectors. The reports included separate data on factory orders and pending home sales for November, [more...]

Date: 2009-01-07 13:58:00

Selling Indianapolis Home

by Ok Kim A large number of people tend to decide to sell their homes in the spring as they feel this is the best time ... market is healthy with lots of properties available do some research before you put it up for sale. Look not only at similar houses which are currently being sold but also those that have been sold [more...]

Date: 2009-01-20 13:13:53

An Interview with the Garbage Guy

Several weeks ago, Francy listed a home that had been rented out. Let’s just say the renters were not the neatest folks. The home was basically trashed. As the owners lived out of state, they needed a cleaning service to get the house ready for sale. Enter the Garbage Guy. We’d never worked with them so we just took a shot [more...]

Date: 2008-07-05 19:55:03

Now I’m Super Stoked About Moving Back To Florida!

Especially since I no longer have to save up money for housing! Max Rameau delivers his sales pitch like a pro. “All tile floor! ... a beat-up car and wears grungy cut-off sweat pants. He also breaks into the homes he shows ... into foreclosed homes. And I don’t have to worry about the police throwing me out or arresting [more...]

Date: 2008-12-03 15:20:35

It Was Great When The Market Was Great

The Sun Times reports from Illinois. “Home sales in Chicago fell 23 percent and the median price fell 4 ... , a McHenry native, and his wife bought a small house in Round Lake Beach where they live with four children. They bought the house before Bruce lost his job as a union sheet metal worker. ‘We don’ [more...]

Date: 2008-11-18 16:03:42

Home Insurance Companies’ Computerized Models Yield High Rates

Hurricane Andrew, in 1992, brought havoc on Florida homes and on insurance companies, with over $15.5 in reported damages ... of the new models, the price of insurance for houses located near the Gulf of Mexico and the Eastern ... . The real estate market along the coast is full of houses for sale, and has a dearth of buyers. “A lot [more...]

Date: 2008-07-09 04:01:07

CurbedWire: In Defense of Shelling Out For That Pool

Back in October, a post called "Pool Jumper," which highlighted the recent sale of a Los Feliz home for $2.2 million ... telling you, there is nothing out there. Not if you are looking for a modern house with a view ... to prices in LA. We looked for two years or more until we found a house we agreed on. We lost our first [more...]

Date: 2009-01-08 01:50:35

Curbed Poll: Mount Washington House Seen in Metropolitan Home

Welcome to this version of "New To Market," our look at a listing with a reader vote ... -filled central room with fireplace." The house was last sold by the Fergusons in December 2006 for $1.105 million. Today's asking price is actually less than the last sale price (are sellers finally [more...]

Date: 2009-01-20 21:07:17

Green Furnishings from Arhaus

The best furnishings today come from the ones originating for eco-friendly initiatives ... , childrens-bedroom-furniture, Home Designs, initiatives, Kids Furniture, point of sale, Storage ... , for people who are looking for modern and environmentally conscious furnishings, your house is covered [more...]

Date: 2008-12-17 20:49:20

Actis-Panasonic partnership set to increase sales in High Definition audio-visual solutions

/India PRwire/ - Actis Technologies Pvt. Ltd, a leading audio visual and environment control solutions provider in India, ... , and futuristic product designs. Source: Press release distribution via India PRwire About Actis - Actis ... , House of Worship, Smart Homes etc. It caters [more...]

Date: 2008-10-22 11:07:37

And If The Promotion Doesn’t Yield A Sale? What’s Next?

It’s Friday desk clearing time for this blogger. “Foreclosure filings in Gallatin County have tripled since 2006, when 37 homes were foreclosed upon ... of losing my house,’ Waldrop said.’ “Not to worry, his brother assured him; Waldrop could always [more...]

Date: 2009-01-16 21:04:08

July O.C. home pricing tumbles 28%

median selling price fell in the past year by 28%, worst yearly drop in DataQuick’s 20-year database. More ZIP data is HERE! ... hard hit by the slump, with resales off 47% vs. the previous 33 months. Sales of existing houses [more...]

Date: 2008-08-18 18:26:52

For Sale: As Is

I work outside the home four days a week which means that the normal three-ring circus in a house with two kids must have a finale before 8: ... that the toilets pass health codes, the tub mold is manageable and the silverware sits in its proper drawer twice a month. Usually, within 10 minutes of us returning home on a cleaning day there is [more...]

Date: 2008-11-05 13:00:14

Hill Happenings

It's time for a quick check-in on the Hill Section.First, a sale, at long last. The odd "flag lot" house at 612 11th is in escrow after 11 months ... , with development plans apparently thwarted, the new owner offered to flip the lot to any willing buyer ... , or split the lot and build two. (See "Just Split 'Em.") Too bad the charming ranch home [more...]

Date: 2009-01-13 06:47:00

Quickly Selling Indianapolis Home

by Ok Kim Most people when they decide to sell their home will do so in the spring ... to see just what price houses of a similar style to yours have recently sold for. Also spend time looking for Indianapolis homes that have been taken off the market because the sale is pending [more...]

Date: 2009-01-20 13:10:39

Banks seize 13% more O.C. homes

Banks foreclosed on 718 houses and condos in December, up 13% from November and 12% from a year ago, reports DataQuick ... : the county’s median sale price in December, at $397,000, dropped below $400,000 for the first time since [more...]

Date: 2009-01-19 19:04:07

Your own estate sale ad...

These photos are some of my recent treasures. This time of year I'm just not sure what to do with all my stuff ... 's, I don't want to many things to clutter our home. I also am in the phase of cleaning house before ... applique quilt. Retro Furn: 50’s red sectional sofa, Funky light fixtures, Round Bed, Blk vinyl sofa [more...]

Date: 2008-07-30 13:03:00

Indianapolis Home

by Ok Kim Most people when they decide to sell their home will do so in the spring ... get it listed. Look to see just what price houses of a similar style to yours have recently sold for. Also spend time looking for Indianapolis homes that have been taken off the market because the sale [more...]

Date: 2009-01-20 12:53:21

90% of O.C. ZIPs lack home gains in mid-Nov.

For 22 days to Nov . 14 Slice Price Vs. ‘07 Sales Vs. ‘07 Houses $455,000 -30.0% 1,701 +90.9% Condos $275,000 -33.7% 741 +75 ... June 2007’s peak of $645,000. Last time this cheap? June 2003. 90% of the O.C. ZIPs have losses [more...]

Date: 2008-12-05 18:00:45

109 Springwood Drive, Warner Robins, GA, 31088

SINGLE FAMILY For Sale By Real Estate Agent Bed: 3 :: Bath: 2.5 Price: $129,500.00 Nearest Installation(s) ... :Robins AFB 10 Miles GREAT LOCATION - GREAT HOUSE WITH LOTS OF AMENITIES! This split level 3 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath home has fresh paint and carpet inside. The exterior is low maintenance brick [more...]

Date: 2009-01-21 06:00:40

Dip In Asking Prices Of England, Wales Homes

Source : The Business Times, January 20, 2009(LONDON) Asking prices for houses in England and Wales fell 7 ... had boosted new buyer enquiries.But the figures also show that new sale listings were less than half [more...]

Date: 2009-01-20 14:30:00

Memphis Home

by S. Kim When you are buying a home this can be a very stressful period in your lives ... . This means that you pay part of the interest at the time the sale closes and so you end up with a much ... market prices for houses similar [more...]

Date: 2009-01-21 02:22:00

Tiburon Real Estate Market Update-Jan 20

This market profile is a snapshot of what is happening in Tiburon. Tiburon home prices have been bouncing around in the same basic level ... Relisted 7% Median House Size (sq ft) 2,915 Median Lot Size 0.25-0.50 acre Median Number ... the current rate of sale versus the amount of inventory. Index above 30 implies Seller’s Market conditions [more...]

Date: 2009-01-20 22:55:50

2008 Listings and Sales Activity Wrap Up...

Another year has gone by the way-side and of course this means tabulating the data for housing in the Kingman market ... a chart that looks back at the average priced sold home figure in each month going back to 2004. I even ... or canceling is down, and sellers that have temporarily taken their home off the market is negligible.I [more...]

Date: 2009-01-13 14:42:00

Sale: Amazon Drops Xbox Live Price To $30

Make what you will of Sony's embryonic PlayStation Home, the PS3's online matchmaking service ultimately costs nothing, ... -based sibling, Games For Windows Live, made the transition to "on the house" this summer ... 1 Month Bonus card, making the new price just $29.97 -- a 40% markdown. Temporary one-off vendor sale [more...]

Date: 2009-01-20 23:50:00

Check the law

The Press reported this morning: The Redwood home could be yours for a little more than $100, despite its rating value of $594,000 ... , with the lowest unique bid between 1c and $1000 getting the house. The Maxwells have ensured they will not lose ... is a criminal offence,” said Despard. Furthermore, any sale and purchase agreement stemming [more...]

Date: 2009-01-20 01:35:22

Friday Favorite: Restyled Home

New to SITS? Welcome!! Go read this to get started.Have you signed up to win the Keurig Platinum Brewing System? ... our houses and have been known to plot and plan for hours over paint colors and whisper at garage sales ... you see the playhouse she and her husband built for their daughter.  Her design ethic.  Style me pretty [more...]

Date: 2009-01-09 07:00:00

Where to shop

A bedroom is a place in a home that a person spends an average of 5 to 8 hours each day ... they have the latest modern bed designs in the market and have some sales on them. You can also browse through ... . It is one of the most important places in our house. It helps us to rest and unwind ourselves at the end of the day [more...]

Date: 2009-01-18 04:02:14

Celebrity Homes: Judy Garland, Sammy Davis, Cher, Betsey Johnson, Ed McMahon and Some Football Dudes…

In digging through more than 3 million for sale listings on Zillow, we occasionally stumble upon some that have a celebrity angle to them ... , an infinity pool and a guest house. Due to new Coastal Commission restrictions, such an extraordinary [more...]

Date: 2008-08-13 18:11:58

Sell Home Fast - Preparing a House for Sale

“Preparing a House for Sale” From the home inspector’s point of view there is always a VERY different approach to the meaning of this title phrase than from the seller’s position. And for a very simple reason – “we” (the property owners) tend to forget about areas in our homes that don’t (at least not immediately) impact our daily routines [more...]

Date: 2008-09-15 02:50:43

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