Archive for October, 2009
Trying to sell your house with a tenant living in it can be difficult
Unless your home is in an area that attracts a large number of investors who only care about the rents being paid, trying to sell your house with a tenant living in it can be difficult. Problems and issues you will encounter that might slow, delay or make it impossible to sell your home include: The sale [...]
One story homes
Your choices when house hunting include choosing from one and two story homes for sale. In your area of the country there are most likely preferences for one or two story homes which will limit the number of options available for one or the other. For many buyers, a one story home makes perfect [...]
Sales of New Homes Down
Sales of new homes are down in September compared to September 2008 according to a press release from the US Census Bureau. Home sales are reported as 402,000 in September 2009 compared to the estimated report of 436,000. Buyers seeking to take advantage of the incredible deals being offered by new home builders may [...]
Home builders are placing increased focus on servicing customer
J.D. Power and Associates reports home builders are placing increased focus on servicing their customers. the report notes that while there are less buyers, the customer service these buyers are receiving is higher than received last year from the nation’s home builders. Factors that help determine customer satisfaction according to the report include: [...]
Most people prefer to work with experienced real estate agents.
Most people prefer to work with experienced real estate agents when buying or selling a home. This is understandable considering the purchase of a home is to most people the largest financial transaction they will be involved with in their lifetime. An experienced real estate agent should be able to guide a buyer or [...]
Jack be nimble, Jack better be quick if he wants to take advantage of the home buyer tax credit
Jack and Jill need to be quick if they plan on jumping on the first time tax credit being offered as part of the Government’s efforts to revive the housing industry. Buyers can receive up to $8,000 if they close on a home by November 30th of this year. The time required to get [...]