San Antonio named a best place to live by RelocateAmerica.com
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Top 10 cities poised for economic recovery also identified
BRIGHTON, Mich., April 20 /PRNewswire/ – The three most important things to remember when moving and buying a new home are: location, location, location. As potential homebuyers start looking …

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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 …

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 …

First-Time Home Buyers and Boomers Feel Effects of Housing Downturn Most
June 17, 2010 – 3:28 pm | No Comment

RISMEDIA, June 1, 2010—(MCT)—Although the situation is open to interpretation as well as change, there are growing concerns that the effects of this economic downturn could have a long-lasting effect on the housing market.
A study …

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 …

Worth the Wait – Buyer Uses 203k Loan to Turn 60-Year-Old House into Brand-New Home
June 17, 2010 – 3:28 pm | No Comment

RISMEDIA, May 27, 2010—The road toward homeownership was a bit more difficult than self-proclaimed “country boy” Ronald Black thought it would be. He began his home search last summer in Polk County, Florida, a more …

Existing-Home Sales Continue to Improve In April 2010
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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 …

Plenty of Reasons to Buy a Home Even after the Tax Credit
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RISMEDIA, May 26, 2010—Even though the home buyer tax credit expired on April 30, 2010 and won’t be renewed, there may never be a better time to buy a home than today, according to the …

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. …

Regional Spotlight: April Posts 8th Straight Month of Illinois Home Sales Gains; Statewide Median Price Up 5 Percent
June 17, 2010 – 3:28 pm | No Comment

RISMEDIA, May 25, 2010—The Illinois housing market saw positive indicators nearly across the board in April 2010 with upward momentum in home prices and sales jumping 34.4% on the heels of the home buyer tax …

Optimistic Outlook for Housing, But Challenges Remain
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RISMEDIA, May 24, 2010—Economists participating in a recent NAHB Construction Forecast Conference Webinar agreed that the housing market is on the road to recovery, but cautioned that several factors could contribute to a bumpy ride …