I picked up a couple of interesting bits of news this week about the economy. Thought I would share: Last week's Pending Home Sales index from the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) went up 7.3% in November, the highest level since April of 2010. The 2010 numbers were pumped up because of ... » Learn More about In the News… Economic Tid-Bits
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Corvallis, Oregon Real Estate Market: Over or Under Valued?
Corvallis, Oregon Housing Market Ranked 9th Most Over Valued - Is that a Fair Assessment? Recently, I answered a posted question on Trulia.com, which related to a CNNMoney.com post that ranks Corvallis, Oregon as the 9th most overvalued housing market. I’ve been asked about the study in person a ... » Learn More about Corvallis, Oregon Real Estate Market: Over or Under Valued?
Five things I’m looking forward to in 2010 | Changes that will Affect the Corvallis Real Estate Market
Five things I'm looking forward to in 2010 and Change in the Corvallis Real Estate Market As 2009 comes to a close, it will be nice to put a cap on it and move onto a better 2010. I, for one, am looking forward to some positives in the economy and the Corvallis real estate market. Recent economic ... » Learn More about Five things I’m looking forward to in 2010 | Changes that will Affect the Corvallis Real Estate Market
How Would You Spend Your Tax Credit?
How Would You Spend Your Tax Credit? COLDWELL BANKER REAL ESTATE STUDY FINDS CONSUMERS’ ANTICIPATED ‘SMART SPENDING’ OF HOMEBUYER TAX CREDIT WILL AID ECONOMIC RECOVERY 83 Percent of Current Homeowners Surveyed Say They Would Spend Tax Credit on Repaying Existing Debts, Home Improvements, ... » Learn More about How Would You Spend Your Tax Credit?
Richard Smith Comments on Homebuyer Tax Credit Expansion/Extension
Richard Smith checks in with CNBC regarding the current condition of the real estate market, projections about the economy and mortgage interest rates, the condition of FHA (Federal Housing Administration). A very insightful and calm discussion about the anticipated response to the tax credit ... » Learn More about Richard Smith Comments on Homebuyer Tax Credit Expansion/Extension