Has the market hit bottom?

As ever the only time you know when a market has hit bottom is when you look back and see it behind you. There are predictions legion. Some say it ends soon. Some say the bottom is hit. Some say the bottom will be this summer. Some say the bottom […]

Selling next summer?

Planning on selling in the next while but know that you need to remodel first? Many people who have lived in their houses for an extended time period find themselves in this situation. What then should you do that will help with the marketability of the house? What is the best thing […]

What good is an appraisal?

A California appraiser has filed suit against the country’s largest thrift institution, Washington Mutual Bank, charging that she was blacklisted for refusing to provide favorable appraised values despite declining market conditions.
Several news reports have come out about a California appraiser filing suit against Washington Mutual Bank, charging that she was blacklisted for refusing to provide […]

Looking Back

Headlines recently have told everyone in the nation how bad the real estate market is.  And obviously it is true.  According to National Association of Realtors, Real Estate sales across the nation were down last year.
But as in all things one must look closer to get a better idea.  Remember Real Estate nationally is made […]