Thursday, July 24, 2008

housing market

Healy Wins Housing Rumble

ForSaleByOwner.com executive takes the title in online debate. more >>

8 Tips to Help You Qualify for a Mortgage

As lenders grow more cautious, getting a home loan could become more challenging. more >>

Housing Rumble Polls Open

Who won—the real estate agent or the 'for sale by owner' executive? more >>

Secrets of Staging: Sell Your House for More, Quickly

How prepping your house can change the minds of buyers. more >>

The Chuck Norris Home Deduction

You’re going to demolish it anyway; why not have an elite police force kick the doors in first? more >>

Housing Rumble: Do You Need an Agent? (Day 6)

A real estate agent and a 'for sale by owner' executive square off. more >>

Housing Pain: Broker Allegedly Swipes Pills

Real estate professional is accused of stealing pain medication from houses. more >>

Housing Rumble: Do You Need an Agent? (Day 5)

A real estate agent and a 'for sale by owner' executive square off. more >>

Donald Trump Pulls a Slowdown Flip

Housing crisis doesn't stop the Donald from selling his Florida mansion for $100 million. more >>

Housing Rumble: Do You Need an Agent? (Day 4)

A real estate agent and a 'for sale by owner' executive square off. more >>

Don't Go for the Housing Report 'Head Fake'

Numbers jump because of a change in building codes in New York City. more >>

Housing Rumble: Do You Need an Agent? (Day 3)

A real estate agent and a “for sale by owner” executive square off. more >>

<em>Forbes</em>’s Top 10 Cities to Buy a Home

The list features several spots in the Lone Star State. more >>

Housing Rumble: Do You Need an Agent? (Day 2)

A real estate agent and a 'for sale by owner' executive square off. more >>

What Uncle Sam's Fannie and Freddie Plan Means for You

How the government's dramatic show of support will impact investors and mortgage rates. more >>

Housing Rumble: Do You Need an Agent? (Day 1)

A real estate agent and a "for sale by owner" company executive square off. more >>

The Top 10 Foreclosure States (as of June)

Nevada, California, and Arizona are leading the plunge. more >>

Cities with Fastest—and Slowest—Inventory Turnover

Properties in Austin and San Francisco spent the fewest days on the market. more >>

Bookshelf: Business Books for the Executive's Nightstand

Book: Financial Shock by Mark Zandi more >>

Crazy Good News: Home Sales Plummet

After jumping last month, National Association of Realtors' index takes a dive. more >>

The Most (and Least) Risky Home Price Markets

Report finds homes in California and Florida at most significant risk of further price declines. more >>

More Foreclosures, More Home Fires

A troubling new trend is emerging in the wake of the national housing bust. more >>

Obama's and McCain's Housing Plans

An overview of the leading White House contenders' positions on housing issues. more >>

Housing, the Subprime Mortgage Crisis and the Enduring Resilience of the U.S. Economy

Government should stand clear where markets will do a job more efficiently or wisely. more >>

The Home-Staging Cheat Sheet

6 easy ways to make your property more appealing to buyers. more >>

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