By Brad Risen Economist Happy New Year! It’s 2009, the year that America will go head to head with the U.S. economy like no other since the Great Depression. So enjoy your New Year’s punch now. You’ll need it! I have never been a pessimist. I grew up thinking and being the serial optimist. But… Continue reading Navigating the New Year
Best Housing Markets in 2010
*Note: To access the latest “Best 25 Markets” select Top 25 Markets from the menu on the left. More housing markets are forecast to experience appreciation in 2010 as the nation’s real estate markets move closer to stabilization. The Best 25 Housing Markets named annually by Housing Predictor hold the strongest likelihood of housing inflation… Continue reading Best Housing Markets in 2010
Best Investors Real Estate Markets in 2010
Despite the troubled economy, the best buyers real estate markets for investors in 2010 possess stronger regional economies and the hottest prospects for the highest job growth in the country. Employment is the leading economic indicator for a strong housing market, and the best ten markets have what it takes. Huntsville, Alabama tops the list… Continue reading Best Investors Real Estate Markets in 2010
2010 Georgia Housing Market
Home sales are sliding in Georgia and foreclosures are climbing as markets are hampered by high unemployment, despite some of the lowest mortgage rates in history. But the housing market poses the best buyers market in more than a decade for those looking to get into a home. Despite rising home sales prompted by the… Continue reading 2010 Georgia Housing Market
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Best Real Estate Markets in 2011
The best real estate markets for investors to put down their money in 2011 are located in a cross section of areas across the U.S., many of which are supported by strong government jobs. Hubs for high-tech, health care and education also make up the ten best markets to buy a home to make a… Continue reading Best Real Estate Markets in 2011
8 Ways to Lower Homeowners Insurance
By Lindsey Hadwin Homeowners insurance is a necessary expense, but the cost doesn’t have break the bank. If you think you’re paying too much, it’s time to re-evaluate your policy and find ways to lower your premium without sacrificing coverage. There are many simple, inexpensive, and easy ways to save money on your homeowners insurance… Continue reading 8 Ways to Lower Homeowners Insurance
2010 Alabama Housing Market
Trouble on the Gulf of Mexico from the BP oil spill and a tight mortgage market is sending Alabama housing sales weaker after the federal home buyers’ tax credit produced a limited number of additional transactions. The economic growth for the region seems to have run out of gas. Slightly higher home sales resulted from… Continue reading 2010 Alabama Housing Market
2011 Illinois Housing Market
Troubled by a state economy on the edge, lingering high unemployment and a foreclosure crisis that rivals the most devastated areas in the nation, Illinois is losing residents as they flee high state income and property taxes for greener pastures. The uncertainty of the Illinois economy signals a housing market that has made little progress… Continue reading 2011 Illinois Housing Market
Action Star Loses Big On Manhattan Condo
Action movie star Bruce Willis is losing big money on his Manhattan condo bought at the height of the real estate bubble. Willis becomes the second major Hollywood star in weeks to lose big money on real estate bought at the wrong time in 2007, right behind Nicolas Cage, who lost $9.5-million on his Rhode… Continue reading Action Star Loses Big On Manhattan Condo