Saturday, December 31, 2011

Survey Shows Speedy Sales in SoCal Luxury Housing Markets

High end homes in both Malibu and Pacific Palisades are
selling faster, according to a Westside Estate Agency (WEA)
analysis of housing data in the two luxury markets through the
third quarter. The report, which reviews overall total sales
in

Actions on Housing Policy Will Make or Break Recovery

We have many reasons to be optimistic about housing. Past-due
mortgages and foreclosure filings have been trending down in recent
months, not to mention inventory is decreasing, interest rates are
lower than ever and home prices are stabilizing. But the

Prudential Network Realty Agent Ranked No. 1 Sales Associate in Florida

Prudential Network Realtys Elizabeth Hudgins of the Ponte
Vedra Beach office was recently recognized as the No. 1 sales
associate in the Prudential Real Estate Network in Florida, which
encompasses more than 10,000 agents, the company announced. In
year-to-date statistics

Showing Suite Productivity Software Enables Agents to Provide Top-Notch Service

Maintaining a competitive edge in todays market takes more
than positioning yourself as an educated, trusted advisor. As
buyers and sellers alike continue to turn to the Internet to start
their real estate search, its more important than ever that

Kiplingers Housing Forecast: Positive Signs Offset the Negative

The median home price in the U.S. has plunged nearly 40% in a
little over five years, but the worst is definitely over, according
to a recent report by Kiplinger: The market has finally wrung out
the last excess valuations

Wednesday, December 28, 2011

No. 10: Why is it so hard to be approved for a HARP refinance?

Number 10 on our Top 10 most popular articles of 2011 is the
refinance article, Why is it so hard to be approved for a HARP
refinance? Publish date: March 30, 2011 Written by: Gina Pogol
Excerpt: The governments Home Affordable Refinance Program (HARP)
was begun to help homeowners with little or negative equity
refinance to current mortgage rates.

No. 4: Can you get out of a home purchase contract?

Number four on our Top 10 most popular articles of 2011 is,
Can you get out of a home purchase contract? Publish date: February
01, 2011 Written by: Marcie Geffner Excerpt: Not buying a house
might seem like a straightforward proposition. After all, theres no
law or moral imperative that anyone must purchase a home. However,
suppose someone signed

No. 8: 3 hot home renovations

Number eight on our Top 10 most popular articles of 2011 is
the article, 3 hot home renovations. Publish date: June 07, 2011
Written by: Gina Pogol Excerpt: Popular renovations range from
basic to upscale. Below are three of the most-desired renovations,
according to the Homeowner Sentiment Report, as well as the
percentage of homeowners who want them. Also

No. 5: Think like a criminal: 4 steps to securing your home

Number five on our Top 10 most popular articles of 2011 is,
Think like a criminal: 4 steps to securing your home. Publish date:
June 20, 2011 Written by: Gina Pogol Excerpt: When you view a
prospective home to buy, its security should be a top
consideration. You will not care as much about your homes lovely
view if

No. 6: Do you have to pay your mortgage if your house is destroyed?

Number six on our Top 10 most popular articles of 2011 is, Do
you have to pay your mortgage if your house is destroyed? Publish
date: June 02, 2011 Written by: Marcie Geffner Excerpt: Few states
are immune to natural disasters, and each event affects thousands
of homeowners who are forced to cope with the physical and
emotional damage,

10 Year Fixed Mortgage Rates

Why Fixed Rate Mortgages are Ideal for First Time Buyers
Buying a house is not an easy task and the process is made even
more difficult because the buyer also has to find the perfect
mortgage to pay for the purchase. For the uninitiated first time
buyer, understanding various mortgage loan options and identifying
the

No. 7: HARP 2.0: Your 5 steps to approval

Number seven on our Top 10 most popular articles of 2011 is
the refinance article, HARP 2.0: Your 5 steps to approval. Publish
date: November 09, 2011 Written by: Dan Green Excerpt: If youre
among the more than 7 million who are expected to qualify under the
expanded HARP 2.0 guidelines, there are several preparatory steps
you need to