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Luxury Homes Languish as Wall Street Pinches Wealthy
June 17, 2010 – 3:28 pm | No Comment

RISMEDIA, June 5, 2010—(MCT)—Looking for a bargain? Actor Eddie Murphy’s 30-room Englewood, N.J., mansion, which went on the market in 2004 for $30 million, can be yours for $12.75 million.
And hip-hop entrepreneur Russell Simmons’ 35,000-square-foot …

Second Homeownership and Interest in Vacation Rentals Continue to Remain Strong through Economic Recession
June 17, 2010 – 3:28 pm | No Comment

RISMEDIA, June 4, 2010—Second homeowners who rent their homes to travelers, on average, generate more than $35,000 in rental income each year, according to HomeAway, one of the world’s leading online vacation rental marketplaces which …

Survey Finds 76 Percent of Consumers Believe Renting to be a Better Option than Homeownership
June 17, 2010 – 3:28 pm | No Comment

RISMEDIA, June 3, 2010—A new online survey commissioned by the National Apartment Association conducted in May 2010 finds 76% of consumers deem renting to be the more favorable option to owning a home in the …

Regional Spotlight: Connecticut Home, Condo Sales Post Strong Gains in April 2010
June 17, 2010 – 3:28 pm | No Comment

RISMEDIA, June 2, 2010—Sales of single-family homes in Connecticut soared 41% in April 2010 from a year earlier, while condo sales spiked 51%, according to a new report by The Warren Group, publisher of The …

Considering New Construction? Top 5 Tips for Buying a Newly Built Home
June 17, 2010 – 3:28 pm | No Comment

RISMEDIA, June 1, 2010—Newly built homes, often in recently-developed communities, are regaining popularity and are more affordable than in years past. New homebuilders are using desirable, open floor plans and are helping buyers get into …

Housing Stays Highly Affordable for Fifth Consecutive Quarter
June 17, 2010 – 3:28 pm | No Comment

RISMEDIA, May 29, 2010—Nationwide housing, bolstered by favorable interest rates and low house prices, hovered for the fifth consecutive quarter near its highest level of affordability since the series was first compiled 19 years ago, …

Homeowner Confidence Rises Nationally, But Western Homeowners Remain Pessimistic
June 17, 2010 – 3:28 pm | No Comment

RISMEDIA, May 28, 2010—As some parts of the U.S. housing market work their way out of the housing recession, while the majority of markets continue to decline, homeowners across the country had mixed opinions of …

Existing-Home Sales Continue to Improve In April 2010
June 17, 2010 – 3:28 pm | No Comment

RISMEDIA, May 26, 2010—Existing-home sales rose again in April 2010 with buyers motivated by the tax credit, improving consumer confidence and favorable affordability conditions, according to the National Association of Realtors.
Existing-home sales, which are completed …

For Your Clients: 5 Tips to Save Money for First-Time Home Buyers
June 17, 2010 – 3:28 pm | No Comment

RISMEDIA, May 25, 2010—Those who missed taking advantage of the first-time buyer tax credit but who are still planning the purchase of their first home, continue to have a wealth of opportunities in today’s marketplace. …

59 Percent of Homeowners with Underwater Mortgage Would Not Consider Walking Away from Their Home, According to a New Survey
June 17, 2010 – 3:28 pm | No Comment

RISMEDIA, May 24, 2010—Trulia.com, smart real estate search to help you make better decisions, and RealtyTrac, a leading online marketplace for foreclosure properties, released the latest results of an ongoing survey tracking home buyers’ attitudes …