Unless inventories grow, demand for housing will keep the pressure on prices

Did You Know: Inventories are declining at a slower pace, but unless inventories grow, demand for housing will keep the pressure on prices and the balance of the market in favor of sellers.

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Obama administration extends Making Home Affordable Program until 2015

The Department of Housing and Urban Developmentteamed up with the Treasury Department on Thursday to announce an extension of the Obama administration’s Making Home Affordable Program through Dec. 31, 2015. 

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Don't Fall for these 10 Mortgage Misconceptions

Mortgages are tricky and often hard to understand.



Read more: http://www.foxbusiness.com/personal-finance/2013/05/21/dont-fall-for-these-10-mortgage-misconceptions/#ixzz2UoWSAAUo

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8 Stylish Sink Types for Kitchens of All Kinds

 If you're on a tight budget, you don't need to skimp on your sink's style. 

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13 Things That Americans Do That The Rest Of The World Just Finds Bizarre

This is a great read.. I even found it baffling. 

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How to Make Your Home Bid Stand Out.

Home sellers in some markets are receiving multiple bids, and when it comes to picking the best offer, experts warn it’s not all about price.



Read more: http://www.foxbusiness.com/personal-finance/2013/05/29/how-to-make-your-home-bid-stand-out/#ixzz2UhVce6Qv

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His-and-Her Closet: Sharing is Caring

Whether you live in a small apartment or a single family home, the amount of closet space you’re gifted to work with in your bedroom never seems to be enough.

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Spring Patio Fix-Ups: Install an Outdoor Fireplace or Fire Pit

Boost resale value.

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Restaurants, Luxury Tenants are Once Again in Expansion Mode

The retail real estate market

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Just A Friendly Reminder That Summer Is Coming

It's happening, people.

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Home inventory rises sharply in April

Housing inventory rose significantly in April, easing a supply shortage that some experts say has constrained home sales - See more at: http://www.inman.com/wire/home-inventory-rises-sharply-in-April

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The worst iPad accessories -- Ever

Those who own one of Apple’s iconic iPadsprobably have a handy accessory or two that adds some extra functionality to the tablet. 

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Flower Power Doesn't Pay

The Appraisal Institute recently advised that landscaping can make a significant difference a home’s value.

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How to Choose the Right Neighborhood for You and Your Family

This is a great article and definitely worth the read. 

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The South's Best Pies

Something sweet to talk about!

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Eight Kitchen Counter Options That Will Make You Forget Granite

Granite is great. No one is denying that.

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Greatest Moments of 'The Office' in 2 Minute

One of the best comedy shows in the last decade!  Enjoy

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Lending Standards Loosen Up a Little

FICO scores for approved mortgage applications in April decreased slightly for the fifth consecutive month as lenders turned their attention to financing buyers during the spring buying season.

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Guest Picks: 20 Fab Outdoor Finds, Almost All Under $100

Grab your flip-flops, because it's time to update those outdoor spaces that are faded and worn from the harsh winter elements. 

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My Picks of Consumer Reports' Best, Secret Tips

The May issue of Consumer Reports features 101 savvy secrets gleaned from the magazine's testers and writers.

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Carve Out A Truly Great Space

After years of filling overwhelming great rooms and domineering kitchens, designers are viewing the heart of the home in a more holistic way. Make way for "lifestyle spaces" that are in better sync with how people live today.

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5 Top Things Today's Home Buyers Want

Many people shopping for real estate today are younger than previous generations of home buyers, and they’re extremely tech savvy.

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Survey: Majority of Americans forecast home prices to rise

The majority of Americans now are forecasting home prices to rise, and only about a third are expecting prices to fall, a reversal in attitudes of a year ago.

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Home Prices Jump but Affordability Remains in Buyers' Favor

The national median price for an existing, single-family house was $176,600 in the first quarter, up 11.3% from the first quarter of 2012, the trade group reported. 

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5 Questions To Ask Yourself Before Buying

In most parts of the country, the housing market is good (or great!) for buyers right now



Read more: http://www.trulia.com/blog/taranelson/2011/08/5_questions_to_ask_yourself_before_buying_a_home/#ixzz2THtJD600

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8 Hot Gadgets to Supercharge Your Summer

The weather’s getting warmer, the streets are getting hotter and the siren song of summer is a-calling. Whether your M.O is to head to the nearest pool, venture out to the local lake or just bicycle around town, take along some gadgets for the ride.

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U.S. Housing Market: 5 Things Every Homebuyer Needs to Know Right Now

The U.S. housing market's recovery is gaining momentum, but there are still a number of issues for homebuyers to be cautious of.

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10 hottest U.S. housing markets of 2013

After a long and painful downturn in the housing market, home prices in many—but not all—regions of the U.S. are showing signs of recovery.

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Brokers Embrace New Technologies to Save Time, Add Value

Love it or hate it, these days technology can be a huge boon to busy commercial real estate brokers in creating efficiencies and delivering faster and better services to clients. 

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Real Estate Matters: How to be a smart property investor

 

Home buyers and real estate investors have been in a good mood for years, since around 2007, when the housing crisis began.

And why not?

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Home Prices Near New Peaks In Many Markets

Home prices in 10% of the nation’s top 200 housing markets have recently hit new peaks or are only a hair away, new data show.

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March home prices see biggest yearly gain in 7 years: CoreLogic

CoreLogic's (CLGX.N) home price index jumped 1.9 percent from the previous month and accelerated by 10.5 percent compared to March last year.

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Playing This Video Game Will Sharpen Your Mind

Hmm Interesting. Never thought a video game would help with your mind. 

 

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Listing losers: 8 reasons your home isn't selling and what to do about it

Think of these examples as cautionary tales for sellers, with a bit of advice sprinkled in from agents who have seen it all before.

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Painting to Sell: What Color Homes Sell Best?

If you are thinking of selling your home, and need to make some changes to the facade, then this article is a must read

 

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55 Inspiring Ideas to Update Your Kitchen

Tap into these great idea's to update your blah.. kitchen into your dream kitchen! 

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Selling your home? The cards are in your favor

Catch buyers' attention, and get multiple offers, by pricing your home in line with comparable sales.

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Trulia: Housing in 'Early Stages' of Multiyear Recovery

Shoppers looking for the cheapest airfare can learn something from stand-up comedians: It's all about timing.

I would completely agree with this. This article is very interesting and well worth the read. 

 

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Trulia: Housing in 'Early Stages' of Multiyear Recovery

The housing market has come roaring back over the past 12 months and, despite constrained inventory, is set for an uptrend over the next several years,

 

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Mortgage rates drop for 5th week, flirt with record lows

Mortgage rates drop for 5th week, flirt with record lows

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AirLife Memorial Run

Airlife Memorial Run 

Saturday, May 11, 8 AM - 2 PM



Designed to commemorate the lives lost in the 1997 AirLife helicopter crash, this annual event honors police, fire, and emergency service workers who risk their lives daily to save the lives of others.



In partnership with AirLife Committee.