The popular tax break for mortgage interest, once considered untouchable, is falling under the scrutiny of policymakers and economic experts seeking ways to close huge deficits.
via Seeking Alpha.
Jul 03
For most folks who are looking to buy a home size matters. But buyers looking for specific details about square footage are discovering just how hard it is to find that information.
via News9.com
Jun 27
I know. I understand, the depth, breadth and pain, depends on your local market place. Wherever you are, It’s been a damn long slough.
Do you think we’re on the road to recovery? I wish we were. I hope we are. I fear we are not, and I need a Plan B.
5 reasons “Plan B” goes into effect tomorrow
via Agent Genius.
[Article includes my favorite Hugh MacLeod Cartoon]
Jun 06
The results for the home market are poor, post tax-credit. Traffic levels were weak at the beginning of May and remained weak thereafter. CSFB will be following traffic patterns carefully to determine how long the post tax credit slowdown will last, with their expectation being that it will not improve from depressed levels anytime soon perhaps in the Fall,if the stars align to improve the economy.
via Seeking Alpha.
May 31
Here are 2 key take-away’s to think about as you watch this:1. You gotta put something in to get something out. Wow – isn’t that true?! Especially today as a real estate agent. You need to put your whole self into marketing and branding yourself. You can’t dabble in it – you’ve got to be aggressive and really go for it.
May 25
Net cost to him of selling it himself: zero. Net cost to the real estate industry: about $15,000 in lost commissions – and one client who is determined never to use an agent again.
via The Globe and Mail.
