Smart Security
Installing a home security system can ease a lot of homeowner worries, and many systems now offer even greater peace of mind with smartphone-ready features. With your mobile device you can stay connected to your home and monitor it whether you’re near or far. ADT’s (www.adt.com) Pulse, an add-on to its standard security system, allows … Continue reading
Buffalo, NY – Best Market to Watch in 2011
Buffalo, NY just became ranked as the second best market to watch for in 2011. It fell just behind Washington D.C and right before Des Moines, Iowa. This data, which was presented by Inman News on March 11, 2011, stated that out of the top 10 best markets to watch eight of them were located … Continue reading
Foreclosures Drop During the Month of February
RealtyTrac, the leading online market place for foreclosure properties, just reported the largest year-over-year drop in reported foreclosures since they began reporting in 2005. From Feb. 2010 to Feb. 2011 there was a 27% decrease and a 14% decrease from Jan. to Feb. 2011. Activity also hit a 36 month low in Feb. this year. … Continue reading
Know The Absorption Rate for Your Property Before You List It for Sale
Wherever I go, people ask me, “How’s the market?” I usually respond – “it depends.” The real question and answer revolves around the absorption rate. Certain segments of the market are healthier or weaker and the method of determining this is by calculating the absorption rate for the particular market segment. The National Association of … Continue reading
Housing Sales Show Improvement
It’s true; January sales are rising for the 3rd consecutive month, meaning that the uptrend for existing-home sales is continuing. The numbers are now at a pace above what they were a year ago, according to the National Association of Realtors (NAR). This was the first time in seven months that the sales were up from … Continue reading
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