RECENT BLOG POSTS
Last month I said I would make this month’s Market Watch a comparison of the first six months of 2012 to the first six months of 2013. I knew this would be fun because by every measure, the first six months of 2013 have been better than the first six months of 2012. Number of sold homes increase...
07/30/2013
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Buying a house for the first time! It means you’ll be joining the club: the home ownership club that Americans have traditionally recognized as emblematic of the fullest community membership. It’s an exciting endeavour — one that ushers in a whole new realm of pride, maturity…and of a truly major...
07/17/2013
Last month’s RealtyTrac foreclosure roundup showed that for the first time in a while foreclosure activity across the nation was on the increase. Largely due to an 11% month-over-month increase in bank repossessions (REOs), U.S. foreclosure starts increased 4% from the previous month. It wouldn’t...
07/16/2013
For Evansville homeowners and soon-to-be homeowners, it looks like the end for deeply depressed mortgage rates. Nationally, rising rates have temporarily created a downdraft in home loan applications. According to the Mortgage Bankers Association, mortgage applications fell 4% in the first week o...
07/15/2013
On Thursday, Bloomberg’s online news service confirmed what we had been hearing in more general terms: “Sales of previously owned U.S. homes climbed more than forecast in May…and prices jumped, indicating more progress for residential real estate.” Agents here in Evansville would also not have ...
06/25/2013
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With housing prices on the rebound, it’s easy to see why some homeowners find buying an additional property an increasingly attractive possibility. Getting into the landlord business offers the appeal of a growth investment coupled with the possibility of a favorable cash flow situation. That sai...
06/20/2013
The graduations are just finishing up, most summer getaway are booked, and with the end of June soon to be coming our way, many homeowners may be thinking more about holiday weekends and BBQs than home maintenance. But for those selling a home this summer, keeping ahead of upkeep issues will beco...
06/17/2013
Market Watch Although home sales have improved across all regions of the country, including our local market, I believe there are some subtle differences in both the results and the reasons. First, from a national perspective, existing home sales increased again in April to an annualized rate of ...
05/30/2013
You are buying a second home: this will be more than a sizeable investment — by any measure, it’s a considerable personal achievement as well. That second home may be a family retreat, a vacation property you will be renting out (at least part time); or a pure income-producing rental. When a real...
05/16/2013
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If you are readying your home for sale this spring or summer, one of my favorite tactics to set your property apart from other area listings is to order a pre-inspection. If you’re not familiar with the term, a pre-inspection is a less detailed, less expensive visual inspection designed to repor...
05/15/2013