With the first-time home buyer federal income tax credit of $8,000 this just might be the time to consider buying a home. But before you make that decision you may want to consider 5 tips that could help to determine if it’s truly the right time to shop for a home. #1 – Learn about… Continue reading Five Tips for New Home Buyers
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Housing Predictor Polling Center
We Want Your Vote Thanks for visiting the Housing Predictor Polling Center, which gauges public opinion by you taking an active part in the community. Remember your votes are totally anonymous. Should the U.S. government sell its excess inventory of foreclosures to investors at discount prices or list them for everyone to buy at a… Continue reading Housing Predictor Polling Center
News Releases from Housing Predictor
News releases are posted from the newest to the oldest. The news releases posted here are for the use of news organizations, web site owners and bloggers, who want to keep their visitors up to date on the latest Housing Predictor news. They are provided here for you to copy and paste on to your… Continue reading News Releases from Housing Predictor
Homeowners Insurance Costs Soar
Propelled by massive pay-outs as a direct result of hurricane damage, Florida has the highest homeowners insurance premiums in the nation, according to a new industry study. The rise in policy costs account for more than a 10% increase in annual premiums. Other states are also experiencing large rate hikes. “Most homeowners over-pay for insurance… Continue reading Homeowners Insurance Costs Soar
Housing Recession or Worst U.S. Economic Disaster Likely
The nation’s mortgage melt down has evolved into America’s real estate crisis amid falling home prices, record foreclosures and weakening consumer confidence and threatens to produce the nation’s worst economic disaster in history, a Housing Predictor study reveals. The catastrophic damage could be so widespread that the crisis could reach $600 billion in losses to… Continue reading Housing Recession or Worst U.S. Economic Disaster Likely
Signs of Real Estate Market Bottoms
By Mike Colpitts The bottom of each real estate market in America won’t occur with much fanfare. In fact, few people will realize that it’s even happening when they do, and they’re usually only recognized after the bottom has already hit. The search for the elusive bottom to any real estate market is akin to… Continue reading Signs of Real Estate Market Bottoms
Fix Up Your Kitchen with a Remodel and Love It
You don’t have to spend a lot of money to get a good return on your kitchen improvement project. Consider updating cabinets and appliances for improving aesthetics and home value. Even if you can’t stand your kitchen any more, it’s not a time for grandiosity. If money is as tight as the space between two… Continue reading Fix Up Your Kitchen with a Remodel and Love It
Window Replacement Offers Tax Credit
New window replacement with Energy Star ratings can earn you a $1,500 tax credit, adding value to your home and reducing your energy bills. Let’s get honest. Do your windows whistle when it’s windy outside? Do they rattle in their panes when a compact car passes by? Has all the furniture and carpet directly inside… Continue reading Window Replacement Offers Tax Credit
Affordable Home Owners Insurance
Home owners insurance policies have sky-rocketed in some states, while others are seeing their policy prices remain close to the same. All this has occurred amid record high profits in the insurance industry. Last year insurance companies netted $68-billion, while insurance policies cover less and cost more. In 2005 insurance companies profited a record $48-billion.… Continue reading Affordable Home Owners Insurance
Housing Research Center
Housing Research The Housing Research Center is a consumer resource loaded with expert information on buying, selling and investing in real estate with insight on the many facets of being a homeowner. Find the latest news on the evolving foreclosure crisis and what steps you can take to protect your best interests. Plus get general… Continue reading Housing Research Center