3 Easy Holiday Shopping Strategies
Thanksgiving comes late this year, which means a shorter-than-usual holiday shopping season. If you’re not the type to buy gifts throughout the year, getting an early start on holiday shopping can help ensure you have enough time to find gifts for everyone on your list, and perhaps, most importantly, save money. Here are three things […]
Recovery to Continue in 2014, Says NAR; Rates and Home Prices Predicted to Rise
Recovery to Continue in 2014, Says NAR; Rates and Home Prices Predicted to Rise By Nick Caruso The real estate market will continue its road to recovery in 2014, with home prices rising 6 percent and mortgage rates hitting 5.4 percent. In addition, demand is predicted to plateau, all according to Lawrence Yun, chief economist […]
Are Dated Appraisals Holding Back the Recovery?
Are Dated Appraisals Holding Back the Recovery? By Andrew King Some of the most beaten down real estate markets are finally experiencing that long-awaited bounce back from the crash. Cash offers are yielding more sales. Pent-up demand is driving prices higher. But something’s missing. Brokers in the faster markets, such as Nevada, California and Florida—where […]
Las Vegas housing market attracts more buyers
The Las Vegas housing market is finally on the way up after being labeled the “Foreclosure Capital”. With rock bottom prices, Las Vegas is seeing an influx of cash buyers as investors are grasping the opportunity for rental properties. With over 59% of homes sold in February purchased by cash buyers, the market made a […]