Here's what Gary Keller, co-founder and chairman of Keller Williams Realty, has to say about waiting out the current market.
First, residential real estate is not a national product-it is a local one. To say from a national position that this is either a good time or a bad time to buy real estate is like saying the national forecast for the U.S. today is 92 degrees-it is a useless and irrelevant ...
Posted on Wed, Nov. 12, 2008
Phila.-area housing market still outperforming
By Alan J. Heavens
INQUIRER REAL ESTATE WRITER
The region's real estate market continued to outperform many other areas of the country and the nation as a whole in the third quarter, according to study released today by Zillow.com, the real estate search engine.
The study, which covers Philadelphia, Camden and Wilmington ...
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Recent studies over the last ten years conducted by organizations such as the Urban Land Institute, the California Department of Health Services, and the National Association of Local Government Environment Professionals, amongst others, have all pointed to key economic benefits for businesses and individuals co-existing in walkable communities and pedestrian friendly town centers.Case studies completed ...
When most people see the Energy Star label on a dishwasher, washing machine or appliance, they understand that it will use less energy, save money and help protect the environment. But you may wonder what kind of guidelines allow a home to be Energy Star rated and how that can translate into direct benefits for you?To earn the Energy Star, a home must meet guidelines for energy efficiency set by the ...
There's no doubt about it, with rising energy costs, the attraction of buying a new energy-efficient home is growing rapidly. But what kind of features do you look for and what kind of savings can you expect? Here are five questions to ask:
1. Are the windows well-insulated?
Windows account for approximately 15% of heat loss in a home and not all windows are made equally. Energy-star rated windows ...
The Media Says Now is a Good Time to Buy…Ya Think?????
Even Donald Trump is saying that now is the time to buy. On Larry King, Trump says,“It’s an amazing situation. There are tremendous opportunities. You know what’s interesting, I was begging people not to buy real estate two years ago. And everybody was interested in buying. And now they are less interested, and this is the time they should ...
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SIMPLIFY YOUR SEARCH:What features do ...
A conversation with NAR leader Charles McMillanNational Association of Realtors President-elect Charles McMillan said he supported the federal government's takeover of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac during an interview Monday. Here's some of what he had to say about the national housing market:Question: The federal government took over Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. Did you think it was necessary in ...
All the homes in Stoutburg Village are Energy Star Rated, meaning the house uses at least 1/3 less energy!