Home prices stabilize despite increase in REOs. Found this article in the March 6th issue of RealtorMag, it talks about distressed properties, REOs and home prices… An increase in distressed properties on the market is no longer chipping away at overall home prices, an “unusual and encouraging” sign, a new report suggests. In fact, the…
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Short Sales, More Banks View it as a Better Option
Short sales rise, more banks view it as a better option …… This article was in the RealtorMag dated 03/01/2012, talks about banks being more willing to negotiate …… Banks are more willing to agree to a sale at a lower cost than a home owner’s mortgage balance in order to avoid having the property fall…
Cash Buyers
Cash buyers are mopping up inventory. This article from RealtorMag dated 02/29/2012, talks about the growing number of cash buyers in this market, good read… Thirty-four percent of home sales in January were paid for with cash, according to Campbell Surveys and Inside Mortgage Finance. And housing experts say the growing number of cash buyers…
Rents Rising With Demand
Rents keep rising as demand soars. This article was in RealtorMag on 02/28/2012, discussing how rents nationwide continue to increase… Rents nationwide continue to be on the rise, increasing 2.4 percent in January compared to a year earlier, according to new data released by the Labor Department. Demand for rentals remains strong. The apartment vacancy…
Winter Gardening in Lake Orion MI
Just because your garden is dormant for the winter doesn’t mean you should snooze, too. Experienced gardeners do their dreaming, and planning, when the snow flies. So while you’re thinking of blossoms and butterflies, be sure to add trees and shrubs that look great even in snow. It’s all about structure 3 season landscapes concentrate…
Incentives For Short Sales
Banks offer more cash incentives for short sales…Article in RealtorMag on how banks are offering incentives to homeowners. More banks are offering home owners incentives to sell their houses in a short sale to prevent a costly foreclosure to the bank. In fact, some banks are offering struggling home owners as much as $35,000 to…
Peace of Mind While You’re Away
Easy to install security cameras let you keep an eye on your home from afar, ensuring safety and security for you and your family. Thanks to internet based web cameras, adding home security cameras is an affordable weekend project and you may get a discount on home owners insurance, depending on the system you’ve installed….
