Archives for July, 2006
In Florida, a new convergence of real estate and insurance
Monday, July 31st, 2006
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For Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate Inc., insurance might be a new edge to help it move houses.
On Tuesday, the state’s largest real estate broker will start offering its customers a broad palette of insurance, everything from homeowner’s to automobile, through NRT Insurance Agency Inc., part of Coldwell Banker’s parent company. This large-scale convergence of [...]
Home Renovations that Pay and Mistakes to Avoid
Saturday, July 29th, 2006
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Whether you’re considering remodeling worn-out surroundings, enlarging your home for a growing family or rebelling against yesterday’s standards, you have important investment choices to make.
You will want to choose home improvements that not only pay off in recovery of the money you spend, but also help you get a better price for your home when [...]
Housing Market Forecast
Thursday, July 20th, 2006
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According to NAR, the housing market is stabilizing. “The major housing indicators have been moving up and down within a reasonable range, which means the market should even out just below present levels,” says NAR Chief Economist David Lereah.
NAR: Home sales to stabilize in months ahead
Florida Realtors(R) Advise Homeowners to Take Summertime Safety Precautions
Wednesday, July 12th, 2006
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ORLANDO, Fla., June 30 /PRNewswire/ — Many families across Florida and the rest of the nation will spend the Fourth of July holiday away from home, basking on the state’s beautiful beaches, traveling to see relatives or maybe just visiting friends for a backyard barbecue.
To fully enjoy those activities and other summertime pursuits spent away [...]
Commercial Real Estate Bright Spot in National Economy
Monday, July 10th, 2006
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Thursday, June 13, 2006
Healthy demand for space is driving commercial real estate markets with solid fundamentals and strong investment activity, according to the latest Commercial Real Estate Outlook of the National Association of Realtors®.
David Lereah, NAR’s chief economist, said fundamentals are improving with tightening vacancies. “Rent growth in commercial space is gaining traction, although there [...]
NAR’s Annual Buyer and Seller Survey
Sunday, July 9th, 2006
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Technology is transforming how Americans buy and sell homes in unexpected ways, including how they work with real estate agents and brokers, according to one of the largest surveys of real estate consumers ever conducted. The study was released today by the National Assoication of Realtors.
Nine out of 10 home buyers use a real [...]
