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What's In, What's Out with Home Buyers in 2008
RISMEDIA, Nov. 30, 2007—Mark Nash, author of four real estate books including 1001 Tips for Buying and Selling a Home has completed his annual survey of 886 real estate agents in all fifty states in the U.S. and the eight provinces of Canada. What's in, What’s out with Homebuyers illuminates Continued >
 How to Entice Home Buyers Today - To sell your home today, the stars have to align favorably in the sky and you need to provide buyers with the right incentives.
Market Turmoil Got You Nervous? - Statistics show that many investors are selling stocks and investing those dollars in money market funds until they feel that it's safe to move back into stocks. But is that the best move now?
Study: State of Nation's Home Values - Get a complete look at the real estate values of existing homes and condos for the past quarter as the National Association of Realtors releases their data. How did your home fare?
Everyone Could Win on a Home Short Sale - A 'short sale' means a lender allows a house to be sold for less than is owed on it and accepts the loss. It can be good for lender, seller and buyer, but there are elements of risk.
Facing Foreclosure? Try a Workout - If you're in trouble with your home loan, here are steps to take to work out a solution with your lender.
FHA Saddles Up to Help Delinquent Buyers - A bailout plan, FHASecure, aims to prevent foreclosures for those who fell behind because the rates went up on their adjustable-rate loans.
Finding a 40 Year Mortgage - They're a bit harder to find than their 30-year cousins, but a credit union or mortgage broker should help, says Dr. Don.
Tax Consequences of Flipping Real Estate - If you're not careful, you'll be making big profits for the IRS.
Should You Remodel or Move? - You can fix it up or you can buy a new house. Here are some things to think about before you decide.
Should You Wait for the Pop? - If history is a guide, bubbles don't always burst; local recessions do that. More often, booms are followed by plateaus.
Bump Up Your Credit Score in a Hurry - Planning to buy a home, refi a loan or shop for a new car? Check your score and if you're not satisfied, use these tips to give it a lift.
10 "Must Do" Steps to Sell Your Home this Year - It's a buyer's market in most areas of the country so if you're selling your home this year, be prepared for a marathon, not a sprint. Following these 10 tips will help you sell soon.
How to Avoid Closing Day Glitches - From walk-through surprises to buyer's remorse, closing day can be a nightmare. Here's how to make it go smoothly.
The Family, Family, Family Home - Multigenerational households are becoming more common, and builders are responding to the demand by designing unconventional spaces.
House Hunting? Here's a Great Deal for You - Since the real estate market has cooled in some markets, developers and home sellers have been offering huge incentives, such as a free pool or luxury car, to move properties. Mercedes-Benz, anyone?
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