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    Green Features do Sell Homes

    Here is an article showing a perspective on green features and how this is gaining momentum in the Northeast. If you are making home improvements consider making eco friendly choices. It is not only better for the environment but is better for your health and ultimately your pocketbook. Check it out.

    Home Ownership Rate Declines

    Homeownership rates are down 2 percentage points from their 2006 peak, but could fall another 5 percentage points in the next couple of years, according to a study by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. 

    Source: The Wall Street Journal, Nick Timiraos (06/07/2010). Realtor Magazine

    A Real Estate Recovery in 2013?

    Economists speaking at the recent annual meeting of the National Association of Real Estate Editors said the housing market likely will not recover until 2013.

    Stan Humphries, Zillow chief economist, said home prices continue to decrease, and he sees the “tremendous amount of shadow inventory” delaying recovery. “We think the market will be flat in nominal [...]

    What today's Buyer wants

    Our home is often our biggest financial investment. Whether you are intending to sell now or in the future, I recommend being mindful of this up-to-date wish list and commentary from today’s potential buyers.  This is based on a survey, conducted by Zip Realty, of 1,000 house hunters.

    First of all since I am a green [...]

    Pending Home Sales Show Healthy Gain

    The Pending Home Sales Index is a forward-looking indicator that tracks contracts signed on homes.  Buyers of these homes need to then get their mortgages before closing will take place. This gives you an idea of how the market will stand in two months from now.  Its good news on a national level.  In February this [...]