MLS Articles

1). Real Estate: Homes on Market Taking Much Longer to Sell, in Past Six Months By : Monte Helme
On average, the length of time required from real estate listing to contract has increased dramatically in the U.S. in the past six months, according to HouseHunt’s latest national “Current Market Conditions” homes for sale activity survey. Seventy-five percent of respondents said it is now taking more than 30 days. Of that figure, 30% said it is taking more than 60 days.
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2). The Real Estate Market Currently Has a Balance of Buyer Demand and Seller Supply By : Monte Helme
For the first time in eight years, the overall U.S. real estate market is experiencing a rare balance between home buyer demand and home seller supply, according to the latest “Current Market Conditions” quarterly survey. Only 45% of respondents reported more buyers than sellers, compared to a 61%-39% ratio six months ago. Thirty-one percent reported more sellers than buyers; the remaining 24% said their markets are almost evenly divided.
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3). In 2006 Projected U.S. Home Sales To Be Second Best In History, Key Industry Observers Predict; Consumer Real Estate Confidence Highest In Three Years By : Monte Helme
In 2005 7.07 million home sales set a real estate record for fifth straight year. After five consecutive record years of existing homes for sale nationwide, key real estate industry observers are optimistic that 2006 will be the second best year in history and that the national median home prices will continue to increase, although at a slower pace that last year’s 10.
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4). Tips On Hiring a Real Estate Agent And Using The Multiple Listing Service By : Paul Bittle
MLS stands for Multiple Listing Service. You can do a search for MLS. The MLS is a database - an extremely convenient way to know what properties are for sale at any given moment. This makes it very useful to real estate agents and brokers. Basically, the MLS is like a huge property warehouse. When a property is available for sale, it enters the warehouse.
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5). Important Factors Regarding How to Buy HUD-FHA Properties By : kthor
There are many different types of homes which can be purchased on the general market today. The United States Department of Housing and Urban Development is a federal agency developed for the purpose of managing federal housing and related issues. Within this encompassing federal department is the Federal Housing Authority which further carries out the goals of HUD.
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6). Real Estate vs. Stock Market Investing By : Kris Koonar
The competition between stock market investing and real estate has been going on since the mid 1960s, in order to prove to be the best source of investment returns.
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7). Shopping For a New Home By : Ingrid Macher
Congratulations on your decision to get a new home, now is the time to consider some aspects to help you find your dream home. First and most importantly, find a professional Real Estate agent to help you get through the process. Before you decide how many bathrooms you need, or what area is the best, it's important to know how your credit is and if your actual financial situation is in good condition, and finally, how much you are going to be able to qualify for on a mortgage.
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8). Overpricing Homes: Sellers #1 Mistake When Listing Their Home By : Monte Helme
Home sellers said that overpricing was the biggest mistake they made when listing their homes. Next worst mistake is dealing with the same real estate agent who represented the buyer. Overpricing a home is the number one mistake sellers said they made when listing their homes, according to a new national real estate e-mail survey. The margin was nearly three-to-one over the second choice concerning homes for sale.
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9). For Sale By Owner and MLS Listings By : Raynor
There is a common misconception among people who decide to sell their home without a real estate agent. The misconception deals with getting their home in MLS listings. For Sale By Owner and MLS Listings Making the decision to sell your property without a real estate agent makes sense from a financial perspective. The commission rate charged by a real estate agent is traditionally six percent.
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10). Real Estate Investing Principles By : Kris Koonar
There are many tricks and techniques that can help improve your knowledge when it comes to dealing with investing in real estate. There are new ways and methods of doing things and handling situations that are worth learning about.
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11). Understanding Real Estate Loan Terms By : Kris Koonar
When people buy property for the purpose of investment, they may either invest their own spare money or may opt for an investment loan from an institutional lender.
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12). Finding a Home: Multiple Listing Service By : James Hunt
Moving can be tough, and finding a home even tougher. There are so many places to look: the newspaper, various real estate offices, special publications from...
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13). 7 Shortcuts to Internet Home Buying By : Bill Carey
Searching for a home is becoming easier every day with more access to web sites across the country Realtor.com is the king of real estate listings. There are real estate company sites such as ColdwellBanker.com and Remax.com where you can access the local affiliates and all their listings in the US, Canada, or International. Or a little back door play is to go to the state board of realtors where they list all the local realtor boards and the local MLS sites.
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14). Search Marketing for Realtors – Reaching the Top! By : Fitness Guy
For realtors the Internet can no longer be ignored. Significant numbers of home buyers on going online to do their preliminary research for real estate and agents. Recent surveys suggest over 50%. I personally know a number of local realtors, and it is interesting to see how some are easily adapting to this media, while others are sitting on the sidelines wondering why they are seeing a decrease in prospective buyers.
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15). How to Avoid Foreclosure from Happening to You By : kthor
Foreclosure is a term many people may have heard of yet are unsure as to what the term means exactly. Foreclosure is something which affects homeowners who have a mortgage or lien on their home and do not own the house outright. There are a few things which homeowners should be aware of with regard to foreclosure in order to prevent this from happening to them.
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16). Living in Las Vegas Without the Strip By : Ingrid Macher
Las Vegas is a city that everybody has the concept of what happens in Vegas stays in Vegas. But the reality is that Las Vegas is becoming a transition city, welcoming 7,000+ people every month, some of them finding a permanent home.
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17). SELF-EMPLOYED BUYERS: The Best Way To Get A Mortgage! By : Kevin Ramos
How to obtain a mortgage when you are self-employed.
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18). Home Buyers: Benefits Of Owning Your Own Home By : Kevin Ramos
The benefits of home ownership.
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19). Closing Costs, How Not to Pay Any! By : Philip Rosenberg
Closing costs? You mean I have to pay MORE money than I offered. If you are buying the home yourself, without the help of an agent who found the home on the Phoenix MLS, or you are using an agent you can and should negotiate closing costs.
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20). Home Buyers: Do You Want to Buy a Home with Zero Down? By : Kevin Ramos
Learn how to purchase a home with zero money down.
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21). Home Buyers: How to Have a Smooth Home Purchase By : Kevin Ramos
Learn what things to look for in a real estate transaction to ensure a smooth process from start to finish.
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22). Determining Your Offer Price By : Kris Koonar
Determining the price that you are planning to offer buyers is probably one of the most important decisions that you need to make, while selling your Florida home.
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23). The Basics of Purchasing Real Estate in Florida By : Kris Koonar
Florida, popularly known as the sunshine state, holds a lot of appeal for real estate investors.
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24). Florida Real Estate Investment- 3 Reasons to Invest By : Kris Koonar
Florida offers great investment opportunities in real estate. Investment in Florida real estate promises good returns with high growth rate.
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25). Florida Real Estate- A Better Alternative for Investment Retirement or Holidays By : Kris Koonar
Real estate investment in Florida has multiple benefits. The rate of appreciation of property is quite high.
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