I was reading my Remax Times Online today, and saw this great article, written by Christine Bohn, a Broker associate with Remax Professionals in Gainesville, Florida. Here is an excerpt from that great article, and tips to get first-time home buyers to the closing table!
1. Don't just pre-qualify them - qualify them. In today's market, it's not enough to have a pre-approval letter. Ma
First-time home buyers have risen in market share and plan to own their homes longer than buyers in the past.
The Median age of first-time buyers was 30, down from 31 in 2007, and the median income was $60,600.
The typical first-time buyer purchased a home costing $165,000 and plans to stay in that home for 10 years, up from seven years in 2007.
Since I specialize in First-Time home buyers,
Owners still asking for sky-high prices while bank valuations fall Thursday • January 15, 2009 Loh Chee Kong cheekong@mediacorp.com.sg A DOWNTURN is usually the time for bargain-hunters to snap up properties on the cheap. But for now at least, the reality could not be more different, as prospective buyers discover. Said Ms K Chan, a HDB dweller looking to upgrade to a condo: “I thought this wo
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Why is there such hype regarding auctions? What's so good about them and what do people get from them that they don't normally get from other forms of buying?Half of Americans, according to the study conducted by the National Auctioneers Association, have seen or attended an auction. This means that auctions are fairly popular among Americans and that the majority of people often prefer to trade t
Clearwater Florida - Today we have the pleasure of welcoming guest blogger and Florida Mortgage Expert, Kevin Sandridge to share his timely Clearwater home buyer tips.
“Would you like to use your “Fancy-Schmantz Pantz Store Credit Card” with us today, ma’am? Oh, you don’t have one? Well… Do I have a Deal for You!”
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Daniel Lafleche asked: Copyright (c) 2008 Daniel LaflecheSo, you have an indie film and you want to find distribution.Never have so many options for distribution been available; never has it been so confusing to decide what is right for you and your film. The industry is experiencing a transitional moment; everyone knows online downloads are [...]
Eighty-seven percent of home buyers who used the Internet to search for a home, purchased through a real estate agent. Many popular sites for national as well as Ann Arbor home buyers’ search include:
Local Multiple Listing Service
60%
Realtor.com
48%
Real Estate Company Web Sites
46%
Real Estate Agent Web Sites
43%
For-Sale-By-Owner Web Sites
19%
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Sharp Information and Imaging Company of America (SIICA) today announces that the company has earned an “Outstanding Achievement” award from Buyers Laboratory, Inc. (BLI).
Sharp was recognized this year for the innovative features found on [...]
Every spring, my phone starts ringing off the hook with a lot of Jefferson Med students- potential buyers who have figured out that buying a condo in the area is a wise investment, as opposed to a long term rental.
Specializing in the sale of downtown Philadelphia condos over the past twenty years has enabled me [...]
Ever wondered how online marketers can send an emailand see $2,500 or $5,000 or even $25,000 or more flow right into their bank account?
It probably seems like magic…or a scam. But let me tell you, it’s neither one. In fact, it’s pretty easy once you have the business tool these big-profit marketers have. And Michael [...]
…Is your sales pitch way over the top?
I work with a lot of buyers who look at new construction Philly condos for sale here in downtown Philadelphia. And after each visit, I get the same response back from my buyers, and it is never good feedback. They resent being held up for an hour, and [...]
I just had clients who just wrote a contract on a home in Leesburg.
Being the smart buyers that they are, they knew what they were comfortable paying monthly. They had yet to lock in an interest rate with their lender when they received a call from her letting them know that the rates had dropped [...]
Home buyers who are house hunting in today's market are finding one thing for sure- low interest rates. Just how low? Today, we speak with Jeff Naylor of Equity Home Mortgage to learn more about the state of home loans.[Note: This interview was conducted late yesterday.]Q: Where are interest rates? A: Today the market closed at 5.25%. They have gotten as low as 5% and as high as 5.5% within th
If you are waiting to buy a new car for yourself, then this is the perfect time for car purchase. Struggling with the slowdown blues, Indian car manufactures have announced heavy discounts on their top running car models. Big players of the market including Maruti Suzuki, General Motors, Tata Motors, and Ford have announced big discounts on their cars as a lucrative proposal for those who are wait
Google has recently introduced a ‘Data Quality’ tab within Google Base to provide suggestions to sellers to improve the way their products are presented or described in their product feeds.
Google Base is the service that feeds into Google Product Search. It is a space where sellers can fill in all the information about the products [...]
I recently read a great article in Today’s Buyer Rep, a real estate magazine published by REBAC, called “10 Common Myth’s Shared by First-Time Homebuyers”. I wanted to recap portions of the article because I thought the content was very relevant. With prices down, interest rates low, and many great mortgage products available for first time home buyers, this is the perfect time for first
From the "Who actually purchases tickets in a store these days?" department, Live Nation has signed an agreement with Blockbuster to house ticket outlets in 500 Blockbuster locations "strategically located" near Live Nation venues come 2009, when Live Nation sets up its own ticketing system. Still, you have to see a few flaws in this plan. One, the tickets won't be available at all Blockbuster loc
GM Holden’s highly acclaimed VE Commodore range has won the carsales.com Ltd People’s Choice Award in the large car category for the sixth consecutive year.
Considerations Ann Arbor Home Buyers Should Make
If you are considering the purchase of an Ann Arbor home in Washtenaw County, we have a few important considerations we would like you to think about as you begin the process.
1. Find a real estate agent who stands out from the rest. Selecting the proper agent is not always easy, but by asking a handful of questions, you can help identif
The developers have started targetting NRI Buyers now as the rupee has depreciated against the dollar considerably and prices have declined by 15 to 20 percent in the last couple of months. NRIs can...
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Forum discussion on "Where's the Property Bottom" extracted from the Singapore Property Forum:Derrek wrote:"While I realise that catching the bottom of the market requires luck more than anything else, there is no harm in trying to improve the odds, is there? I'll start first. Please feel free to chip in and/or correct me if any of the information presented is inaccurate. All of us have thrown out
Now, are these 2 happy home buyers or what? The day of signing FINALLY came. And what a house they are getting!
Come join me with two new 1st Time Home Buyers in Roseville, CA. They invited you to join them at Placer Title during their signing (see video below). This was an exciting afternoon for
According to the report, Buyers paying less cash for HDB resale flats by Sunday Times, November 30, 2008, HDB resale flats buyers are paying less cash above valuation (COV). This may be yet another sign that the financial crisis would eventually impact all market segments. The private property market is at a standstill and prices have fallen as the global financial crisis scares buyers away. While
Irish spend on real estate in 2008 is forecast to fall to €15 billion, down 60% from €45 billion in 2007 and a phenomenal 73% down from the peak of €54.4 billion in 2006 according to Joan Henry, Head of Research at Savills Ireland. This is one of the main findings of Property Outlook, Savills regular property commentary. Savills say it is imperative that the government and the banks
By john mazzaraAre you currently thinking about buying your first house? Real estate is a fantastic investment. Don't let the media hype fool you: low interest rates combined with reduced home prices make this an excellent economic environment for first-time home buyers. Here are a few tips to help you along the way.The first and most important thing to remember is to buy only as much house as you
On closing day, expect to sign a lot of documents and walk away with a big stack of papers. Here’s a list of the most important documents you should file away for future reference.HUD-1 settlement statement. Itemizes all the costs — commissions, loan fees, points, and hazard insurance —associated with the closing. You’ll need it for income tax purposes if you paid points.Truth in Lending s
Current turmoil has few beneficiariesMARKET crashes are the greatest redistributor of wealth. This has been true of previous crashes. But in the current turmoil, there are few beneficiaries, a friend noted. It is more a great destruction of wealth on a global scale so far.Well, okay, some short-sellers may have profited from some of their trades. But many get wiped out in their next trade. Perhaps
For Corporate Buyers that Pursue a Disciplined Approach; 2009 is the Time to Buy a Company
Corporate executives at middle market companies understand that meeting investor demands for growth is difficult to achieve organically. Therefore, making strategic acquisitions are critical to building scale and growing revenues.
The impetus for pursing an acquisition has become even more compelling [...]
People are always asking me how my career is going with the “bad” real estate market. I always answer that I’m doing just fine and state that it’s not a bad market in Boulder county - it’s a buyer’s market. I’ve stayed busy showing buyers homes and closing some pretty good deals. As for sellers,
1. Savings2. Proceeds from the sale of a primary residence3. Gift from Relatives or Friends4. Sale from Stocks or Bonds5. Equity from Residence (continue to own)
I was surprised to learn that 73%
This is how Bernard Hickey described the present situation in the last few days on the TV1 programme, CloseUp.
Nelson/Marlborough one of 3 big improvers.
Just out, the Wizard Home Loans October Affordability Index report stated that the biggest improvements in home loan affordability were in Auckland, Waikato - Bay of Plenty and Nelson/Marlborough.
With interest rates falling [...]
Foreign delegations attending the Indo Defense and Aerospace (IDA) Expo and Forum have declared interest in buying Indonesian-made weaponry as well as forging cooperations with state strategic enterprises to produce arms."I just met with Vice Defense Minister of Brunei Darussalam and he was considering buying Sea Rider speed boats," Secretary-General of the Defense Ministry Lt. Gen. Sjafrie Sjamso
When it comes to housing data, there are always two questions to consider:
How does this impact buyers?
How does this impact sellers?
This is why housing data is rarely positive or negative on a universal level -- one group of Americans is going to see benefit.
Today, it's home sellers.
From the government, we learn that Housing Starts fell to their lowest levels since 1947 last month. A "H
When it comes to housing data, there are always two questions to consider:
How does this impact buyers?
How does this impact sellers?
This is why housing data is rarely positive or negative on a universal level -- one group of Americans is going to see benefit.
Today, it's home sellers.
From the government, we learn that Housing Starts fell to their lowest levels since 1947 last month. A "H
With many real estate markets favoring home buyers these days and the wealth of online information provided to consumers by the real estate industry, some buyers are becoming BUBBAs, or buyers unrepresented by a buyer’s agent.According to an NAR Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers, 13 percent of recent home buyers bought directly from a builder without the help of a real estate professional, an
For a large percentage of baby boomers, home isn’t just where the heart is – it’s where the pocketbook is, as well, according to a new NAR-commissionedstudy, Baby Boomers and Real Estate: Today and Tomorrow.The findings paint a picture of a generation that has embraced homeownership. Nearly 8 out of 10 boomers own their ownhomes, and one in four own more than one property. For many, these in
Are you a home buyer in the Sacramento area and thinking about buying a house in Elk Grove, CA? There are some fantastic neighborhoods in Elk Grove which has three zip codes (95624, 95757 and 95758). There are many homes to chose from along with a variety of price ranges.
One of the reasons I like
Goodness, developers sold 112 units in October, and 50 got returned! Bull is getting increasingly marginalised. Even buyers are backing out. About 50 homebuyers walked away from deals in October Business Times - 18 Nov 2008 But trend not likely to escalate as it was a month when bourses tanked THE number of private homes returned to developers shot up last month on the back of a sharp dive in conf
There are very few loan programs available that provide 100% financing for buyers, only 10% down for investors, and no mortgage insurance for either.
If you are this it is now available through Fannie Mae’ s new home buying program, Express Path Financing. Fannie Mae is selling many of their REO (Real Estate Owned), or bank owned, [...]
Time is ticking for all homeowners in the Natomas area. Increased Flood insurance premiums will officially take effect on December 8, 2008. The maps have been redrawn by FEMA and Natomas will become an AE zone which means that flood insurance will be at a substantially higher cost after December 8th.
The deadline for Natomas homeowners and
Many high-end residential projects in the suburb of Gurgaon are running behind schedule. Some delays are normal and others have overshot deadlines by up to a year or more. Developers of these...
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Overseas property portal Homesgofast.com reports a surge of interest in its UK and overseas property by Indian investors. The majority (47 %) of registrations for a recently launched UK distressed properties service came from Indian based property investors.
12/11/08 London-Sterling slumped to a fresh all-time low against the Euro in early November, further to the Bank of England’s shock 1.5% interest rate cut and a raft of negative economic news in the UK.
For buyers of property in France, Spain or elsewhere in the Eurozone, that means spending more for the same amount of Euros than before.
Free VideoThe Get More Buyers Video CourseComplete Home Study Video Program that will reveal my ten best strategies for growing a responsive list of people who are eager to purchase products in your niche market!Step-By-Step Instructions that are easy enough for anyone to follow. Even if you're just getting started, these simple blueprints will have you up and running fast.Easy-To-Follow Examples
Taking advantage of the 'Tax Credit' signed by President Bush can be an excellent incentive to get into your first home by July 1, 2009.
Tax payers who are single and earn less than $75,000 a year and married couples who combined earn less than $150,000 are eligible for this tax credit. The loan amount of this program is 10% of the homes purchase price with a maximum of $7,500. You need to rem
A deadline is fast approaching for first time home buyers of Laurel real estate. This deadline affects anyone seeking to buy Maryland real estate.
The loan limits for FHA have been announced. Any loans under the temporary limits must close by the end of December. January 1, 2009 the new loan limits will go in to effect. Anything over $417,000 will be considered "FHA JUMBO" for pr
Dubai property buyers who breach contracts or default on payments will have to forfeit 30% of the sale price to the developer under new rules announced by the Dubai Land Department on Wednesday. The developer may also delay any payment until the property is resold to another buyer. Developers can also keep 30% of any [...]
You’ve probably been hearing a lot about Michael Rasmussen and his new “Get More Buyers” marketing course.But what you REALLY want to know is …It probably seems like magic...or a scam. But let me tell you, it's neither one. In fact, it's pretty easy once you have the business tool these big-profit marketers have. And Michael Rasmussen's new "Get More Buyers" video course shows you how to g
If you are a first time homebuyer (or someone who has not owned a home in the last three years), you could get a 10-year property tax break and hence, lower monthly payments, depending on where you buy your home.The Portland Development Commission (PDC) is offering qualified home buyers a 10-year property tax abatement on newly constructed homes (new homes or condos) that are located in what it ca
The pretty fishing village of El Rompido situated on the Western tip of Spain’s Costa de Luz has been thrust into the limelight by Spanish national tourist board that have chosen the area as part of a promotional campaign. Spain’s board is currently using the idyllic picture-postcard beach of El Rompido in Huelva in an international print advertising campaign.
According to the National Association of Realtors, NAR, the number of first time home buyers is definitely on the rise. The number rose from 39% to 41% in 2007. What do we attribute this to?
Several factors:
First time home buyers don’t have a home to sell before they can make their purchase so they are more
HowTo Build A Red-Hot List OfBuyers That Will PurchaseYour Products!Ever wondered how online marketers can send an email and see $2,500 or $5,000 or even $25,000 or more flow right into their bank account?It probably seems like magic...or a scam. But let me tell you, it's neither one. In fact, it's pretty easyonce you have the business tool these big-profit marketers have. And Michael Rasmussen's
The "2008 National Association of REALTORS® Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers" shares some revealing information such as it reveals that the number of first-time buyers have risen as a percentage of the market share over the past year. According to Lawrence Yun, NAR chief economist, “First-time buyers are much more flexible in entering the market because they aren’t concerned about selling
Not too long ago, I met some home buyers from Austin, Texas, who had relocated to Portland. They invited me to coffee at Stumptown in SE Portland’s Belmont neighborhood.They were first-time home buyers and in the process of interviewing Realtors. They were also learning Portland’s neighborhoods and trying to understand the state of the Portland real estate market.The couple told me they want
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How to prepare a home for showings? An old subject, yet on that is so important, it is never a bad idea to go back to the basics and hit this subject one more time. Why? To begin with, first impressions are lasting! Therefore we must remember that the front door greets the prospective buyer. Make sure it appears fresh and clean. Paint the trim, if necessary. If it is stained you should resta
Outstanding column in Naples Daily News offering buyer advice for navigating through today's market conditions. The column is authored by Tom Selck, a semi-retired architect and owner of Design Outside the Box.Buyers rule again after a decade. There aren’t many, but they will be happy. This may be the best time we will ever see to buy or build. But a new rule book is needed for this game. Buyi
By T J MadiganFirst Time Home BuyersIf you are a first time home buyer there is a lot that you need to know. The fact of the matter is that first time home buyers are at risk to make a lot of mistakes. The good thing is that this does not necessarily have to happen to you. Just because there are mistakes to be made does mean that you will get caught up in them. The best way to avoid problems is to
By Gerald MasonIt’s very likely that you will never make a purchase as large as a home purchase.This is a very good reason to prepare for the process as much as possible. The home you purchase will depend very much on the amount of mortgage for which you qualify.As a first time mortgage user, preparing yourself for the home buying process is the best way to set yourself up for success.Making the
Usually, the first home is the most difficult to buy. In most cases, you must still pay rent while trying to pull together the funds needed for closing costs and down payment. Well, M & T Bank has a very nice program to help low and moderate income buyers save for a down payment.
The M & T First Home Club is a savings plan in which participants must make a monthly deposit into a M & T
With the economic crisis still weighing heavily on everyone’s mind and the government focusing on plans to help with foreclosures, tight credit, and affordable mortgages, we can be sure that in the weeks and months ahead we will see progress. For the real estate market to begin to improve, we need to find buyers who are willing to make home purchases now. With homes now more affordable than ev
If you buy Laurel real estate, don't let this happen to you.
My client insisted on looking at a particular short sale property. She listened to my warnings about them, but we viewed the property anyway. The home was very nice and my client decided to make an offer. I spoke with the listing agent who seemed very positive about getting me a prompt response from the seller and
Let me state based on my own understanding why I think prices have not bottomed out and it is worth it to wait a little longer at this current time.Singapore Economy heading towards "real" recession1. Singapore is an open economy that is export driven. We are in a technical recession and heading towards a "real" recession. Jobs will be lost and people displaced. It is not wise to buy private prope
Buying overseas property insurance from local providers can leave foreign property owners exposed to risks that they may have thought were covered. The wording and interpretation of insurance documents is crucial in the understanding of the exact cover being offered. Tonic Underwriting () is launching a new insurance product for properties abroad. UK based Tonic will offer policies that are manag
In the last few weeks I closed 2 buyers.
6860 Colonel Taylor Lane in Centreville, VA closed on friday 10/24/08. This 4 BR single family home was listed for $520,000.
21104 Winding Brook Square in Ashburn closed on 10/28/08. This is a beautiful 3 BR, 3.5 bath Townhouse located in Ashburn Village.
Donny and Meredith SamsonSamson RealtyAssociate BrokerNVAR Top ProducerDirect 703-
Great news for all first time home buyers of Laurel real estate. The federal government will give all first time home buyers a $7500 tax credit the first year they own their home. In fact, this credit is available to all first time home buyers of any Maryland real estate.
What this means is, if you buy a home the government will give you a $7500 credit the first year you are in the hom
More than one home buyer has asked me recently, “How come home prices haven’t fallen that much? I thought they’d be lower by now.”Quite frankly, I’m surprised people haven’t asked this more. Considering all the headlines regarding the state of real estate, you would think bargain basement prices would be as prevalent as Portland’s November rain.What I’ve told buyers is that in a
Is a Wall Mounted TV Real Property or Real Estate in College Station TX?
Real property is defined as: “Property that is fastened down or an integral part of the home’s structure, such as light fixtures, drapery rods, attached mirrors, and trees.”
Wall mounted TV’s are every bit as “fastened down” as Drapery Rods! Quite a bit
The following is a forum exchange on the deterioriating job market in Singapore (extracted from the Singapore Property Forum):"AIA S'pore lays off 20: More job losses expected in cost-cutting exercise begun before crisis hit its US parent."Bull said:What is 20 retrenchment??? compare to 200,000 new jobs we created this year.If you are not choosy, be realistic with your pay & jobs, no problem lah.B
Goooooooooooooooooooood Morning South Africa......For those of you visitors who aren't native to South Africa, we used to have a TV show in the mornings (the apartheid days) where we all used to sit around the television and wait for the first morning show to start at 6:00 am (i think) called "Good morning South Africa", just thought I'd add my little "Gooooooooood morning Vietnam" twist to it...!
Given the current global economic slowdown and its impact on the Indian economy, real estate developers have hit upon novel marketing strategies to woo reluctant flat buyers. Real estate players such as Mantri Synergy, Jains Sunderbans, ETA Rosedale and Hirco Palace Gardens have come out with new schemes to attract buyers.In what is seen as a clear move to shore up the ‘sagging morale’ of pros
You may not have heard, but Michael Rasmussen is going to be launching a product that will expose the lie that “the money is in the list.” I had a chance to get a review copy of his product and here is the breakdown.
The main components of the Get More Buyers course are the 90-minute [...]
CLEARANCE rates again crashed to record lows over the weekend, with the lure of the increased first-home owners grant failing to offset buyers' concerns about the global financial crisis. In Sydney, the auction clearance rate plummeted to 39.6 per cent, 10 points lower than the figure recorded last weekend and 24 per cent lower than the figure recorded for the same weekend last year.
You weren’t one of the buyers that got screwed last month were you?
We hope not.
Ok – we have been around long enough now. There really isn’t an excuse for a big chunk of the buyers looking to buy a Boston condo not to work with us.
After all, we are saving each buyer on average more [...]
In my business, there's a saying "listing is lasting." It means listing agents last in the business. There's truth in that and of course, exceptions.My point is that in a normal or strong market, Realtors want listings. But the Portland real estate market, like most of the U.S., is slow. Slow enough that Realtors, smart ones, are declining bad listings.At my recent office meeting, one agent fl
This week two First Time Home Buyers will be having their home inspections. One new 1st Time home buyer is purchasing a home in Granite Bay and the other First Time home buyer is in contract on a house in Sacramento.
A home inspection is essential when buying a house or buying a condo. Even if a home buyer is
Given the current global economic slowdown and its impact on the Indian economy, real estate developers have hit upon novel marketing strategies to woo reluctant flat buyers. Real estate players such as Mantri Synergy, Jains Sunderbans, ETA Rosedale and Hirco Palace Gardens have come out with new schemes to attract buyers.
In what is seen as [...]
Crofton Meadows is a community that’s priced right for first-time buyers - and repeat buyers, as well.
There aren’t many places in the D.C.-Baltimore area where you can find a detached home under $400,000, but Crofton Meadows is one such community.
In fact, there are two split foyer-style detached homes on the market right now:
One of them, [...]
Replace the thing that makes it can easily envision themselves living in a few meters away, then you must, paint still looks new one of flowers, artworks or get # Fix everything that can go renovate the tips that you are just an ordinary mortal (or a repainting job) and arrange the house. However, if they stay in the entire house but only those parts of a potential buyer away. The faade of flowers
Buying a home is actually the easy part. The hard part is making sure that the homeowners will be able to meet the mortgage obligations. For this reason, home buyers are reminded to be very careful when making the decision to buy a home. If affordability is the primary issue being considered, then these foreclosed homes are just perfect.
Update of the Greater Phoenix luxury home market.Home sales in the price range of $1 million dollars plus is a completely different market from the starter home segment and the move up segment but it's not beyond the reach of the current financial slow down.Luxury home sales were pretty good even while the other segments suffered in sales and saw huge price declines.While prices continue to declin
We’re in mid-to-late October, a high majority of homes are not selling, and as the holidays approach it’s only going to get slower. Of course, that’s both good and bad news depending on whether you’re a buyer or a seller.If you’re a seller and your home is just sitting there, well… misery loves company. Here are the percentages of listings (homes for sale in the RMLS) that found a bu
While commercial property in Dubai and U.A.E. residential properties command a higher position in the real estate market, there are other sections that simply cannot be overlooked.
Take parks for instance. Currently the Dubai infrastructure makes provisions for four types of parks- parks with ponds and lakes, public parks, community parks and neighborhood parks. Additionally, whether i
I love the little tricks that real estate agents sometimes attempt in order to try to “pull one over” on my buyers.
Guess What? They Ain’t fallin’ for it….because I am going to take the time to educate them about the little nuances of realtors here in town.
For instance, that listing where a realtor may have [...]
For most home buyers and investors, the current market conditions are certainly not as appealing as they were during the housing boom. But if you look closely at what the recent events have resulted to, you might find the investment opportunity you might have been looking for all these times.
Given the global financial crisis, buyers are feeling that home rates will come down across India as well. Thus, the outlook for India's property market is turning gloomier and aspiring home buyers...
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Given the global financial crisis, buyers are feeling that home rates will come down across India as well. Thus, the outlook for India's property market is turning gloomier and aspiring home buyers...
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The New Paper reported in the article "FIRE SALE: OWNERS DUMP CONDOS" October 20, 2008; that stock market losses have forced some property owners to resort to 'fire sales' for a quick return to liquidity. According to some property agents, some of their clients are willing to give as much as 20% discount or even more. Even with the hefty discount, these luxurious multi-million-dollar apartments ar
(NC)-After a decade-long boom in housing prices, Canadians are finally facing the realities of a buyer’s market. With real estate prices stabilizing and houses spending more time on the market, is the home no longer the potential source of wealth for seniors who’ve counted on it to support their retirement plans?
Seniors wishing to tap into [...]
