5/24/2009 1:25:00 PM
5 Tips for Making Vacant Homes Feel Less Vacant
1. Rent furniture - Staged homes tend to sell for more and in less time. Depending on your market and budget, renting furniture for keyrooms can make a big difference. If renting doesn't work, leaving a few pieces of furniture can provide a sense of space. ...
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5/3/2009 5:30:00 PM
2009 First Quarter Market Statistics
According to total closed sales accumulated by the Westchester-Putnam MLS, the first quarter of 2009 lagged behind 2008 sales by 37%. Westchester’s single family house market with a decrease of 41% from the first quarter of 2008. Putnam County down 31% ...
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1/20/2009 10:48:00 PM
New to Market 17 Pembrooke Ct in Putnam Valley
Putnam Valley, Putnam County - 17 Pembrooke Ct, a 1,900 sq. ft., 2 bath, 2 bdrm townhouse. $349,000 - New to Market. Don't miss out on this value! Lovely vistas from the wrap around deck of this beautiful end unit at Highfields. Home offers open Livingroom/Diningroom ...
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8/2/2008 12:13:00 PM
President Bush Signs Mortgage Relief Bill
President Bush signed into law legislation that helps homeowners facing foreclosure and extended a lifeline to Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. Highlights: a. Permanent increase of Fannie Mae & Freddie Mac loan limits to $625,000. The current limit of $729,750 ...
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7/9/2008 6:22:00 PM
Local Market Stats
In anticipation of the second quarter stats for Westchester/Putnam I decided to research our local market. The following are housing statistics for the month of June 2008 . Zone 1 consist of Cortlandt, Peekskill, Yorktown, portion of Somers and New Castle. ...
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7/4/2008 2:04:00 PM
How to price to sell and still make a profit
The asking price you set for your home significantly affects whether you will profit in the sale, how much you will profit and how long your home will sit on the market. Your real estate agent's knowledge of the overall market and what's selling - ...
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6/27/2008 2:06:00 PM
Important Questions to Ask Your Agent
Qualifications are important. However, finding a solid, professional agent means getting beyond the resume, and into what makes an agent effective. Use the following questions as your starting point in hiring your licensed, professional real estate agent: ...
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6/25/2008 2:48:00 PM
Fed holds rate at 2.0 percent
The Federal Reserve, navigating treacherous economic waters, decided on Wednesday to leave a key interest rate unchanged, bringing an end to a string of consecutive rate cuts. The central bank announced that it was keeping the federal funds rate, the interest ...
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6/18/2008 12:13:00 PM
Fastest Growing Real Estate Markets
Despite the housing crisis, there are cities where prices are expected to rise significantly in the coming years. Here are the top 10 cites where analysts for Money Magazines expect price appreciation. McAllen, Texas Rochester, N.Y. Birmingham, Ala. Syracuse, ...
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6/17/2008 11:59:00 AM
Recent survey and rate increase could mean more competition for homes
Recent indication is that first time home buyers are getting tired of sitting on the sidelines. According to a recent online poll taken by the National Apartment Association, 17 percent of renters plan to make the jump to home ownership in the next year; 41 ...
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