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<< previous page 1 next page>> written by Lee Keadle Earlier this year Forbes named Charleston, South Carolina the ninth strongest real estate market in the United States. When these findings came out, we (as Charleston Realtors) were pleased that Charleston was given such a good outlook. However, we also wondered how Charleston would fare in the coming months. Only now that we are halfway though the year, we are able to see that Charleston’s real estate market the past six months has held its own quite well compared to other cities around the country. written by John Sloan People like feeling special. If you specialize in an area that they identify with, they are more likely to pick you because at least they know you will be paying attention to their particular tastes/concerns/goals. For people who are passionate about their interests, it can bump you up from an interesting option to a necessary part of their real estate dealings. written by Marci McFarland Rent vs. buy calculators can be fun toys when you’re in the process of figuring out if you’re ready for home ownership and how much home you can afford, but they aren’t something you should put your faith in. No matter what the calculator says, you are going to get a better idea by consulting with a reputable real estate professional. written by Melanie Speed There has been a lot of doom and gloom hovering over the real estate industry of late, and for good reason. The foreclosure crisis, America hovering on a recession… these are things that might make you want to wait. However, there are a few great reasons why you should buy while prices are low and people are holding on to their money. written by RE Writer With properties being bought and sold quickly, it's wise to buy a new home before selling your old one. Keep in mind however, that you'll only be able to do this successfully if you have enough money in the bank to carry two mortgages. written by Carolyn Capalbo To some extent the sudden drop in the realty market has scared first-time buyers away - unless they have a parent or an older mentor advising them they 'have seen it all before'. Having 'seen it all before' gives the more mature buyer the confidence to go ahead and grab the bargains, knowing that the market always recovers. written by Gregg Camp If you overprice your home, you are essentially taking your home out of the competition. Buyers will move on to similar properties that are at a better price. It won't be worth their time to look at your home because there are better deals out there to be had. written by Joe Samson While some areas of the country are still blanketed under a thick layer of snow, it is undeniable that spring is on its way. This is an exciting time for home sellers and real estate agents alike, as it is generally accepted as THE time to buy or sell. written by RE Writer You'd think that a buyer's market would mean that a buyer would have an easy time purchasing a new home. Unfortunately, while a buyers market means there are lots of homes available, it also means that everyone else is out there buying too. written by RE Writer If you are waiting for prices to bottom out AND you also want to take advantage of the lower mortgage interest rates, then my advice to you would be to choose a real estate agent and work very closely with him on this matter. written by Damon Chavez
Increasing your property value in the Colorado real estate market can be a daunting task. With property values stabilizing or declining in certain markets around Colorado, it is becoming more challenging for homeowners to recognize a return-on-investment with their home improvements. written by "How to be successful buying real estate in any city in the U.S. and not even leave your home office!" << previous page 1 next page>> |