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Home Prices Could Jump 9.7% in 2013, J.P. Morgan Says
Home-price forecasts for 2013 are on the rise. J.P. Morgan Chase & Co. expects U.S. home prices to rise 3.4% in its base-case estimate and up to 9.7% in its…
Colorado Real Estate Industry 2012 Snapshot
Colorado Association of Realtors November, 2012 The following is a snapshot of Colorado’s housing market: I. Nearly three quarters of 3.6 million or 67.6 percent of Colorado residents are…
Housing Is Finally Giving the Economy Some Love
By Nick Timiraos October 26, 2012 Friday’s report on U.S. economic growth confirms two emerging trends about the long-ailing housing sector: It is finally delivering a lift to the economy,…
A new housing boom
By Chris Isidore @CNNMoney October 12, 2012 NEW YORK (CNNMoney) — The long-battered housing market is finally starting to get back on its feet. But some experts believe it…
Pagosa Springs Real Estate Inventory Low!
My Take on the Local Pagosa Springs Real Estate Market October 15, 2012 Currently the Pagosa Springs Real Estate Inventory is relative low compared with previous years. Currently we have…
About the 3.8% Sales Tax Rumor
Updated July 2012 There is a 3.8 percent tax in the healthcare reform bill; however much of the information circulating on the Internet is grossly inaccurate – the tax…
New home sales up 3.6% in July, match two-year high
WASHINGTON (AP) – Sales of new homes in the United States rose 3.6% in July to match a two-year high reached in May, the latest sign of a steady recovery…
Home prices signal recovery may be here
Home prices rose 6.9% in the second quarter, a signal that a housing rebound may be underway, according to S&P/Case-Shiller NEW YORK (CNNMoney) — A sharp boost in home prices…
Housing Cycle Reaches Low Point
May 2012 | By Lawrence Yun Home sales volume last year was up modestly over 2010, but there was an important shift in their composition: Investors were stepping up…
Housing Affordability Reaches Record Highs Daily Real Estate News
Monday, May 21, 2012 For the median-income family, buying a home has never been more affordable, new surveys by the National Association of REALTORS® and National Association of Home Builders…
Buying a Home Won’t Get Much Cheaper
Buying a home may never get any cheaper than this. Several housing experts are predicting that this year will be the last chance for bargain hunters to cash in on…
Home prices rise for first time in 8 months: Corelogic
(Reuters) – Home prices rose in March for the first time since last July, helped by tighter housing inventory, data analysis firm CoreLogic said on Tuesday. More……
NAR: 2012 home sales will be strongest in past 5 years
February pending sales up 9.2% from year ago By Inman News, Monday, March 26, 2012. Inman News® Rising home sales image via Shutterstock. The National Association of Realtors is predicting…
New Medicare Tax on "Unearned" Net Investment Income
(Last updated: Feb. 16, 2012) National Association of Realtors Health Insurance Reform: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) New Medicare Tax on "Unearned" Net Investment Income Q-1: Is there a 3.8% real…
January Pending Home Sales Rise, Market on Uptrend
Washington, DC, February 27, 2012 Pending home sales are on an upward trend, which has been uneven but meaningful since reaching a cyclical low last April, and are well above…
CAR Supports Prohibition of Local Government Sprinkler Requirements
SB-81, Local Government Sprinkler Installation Requirements, by Sen. Kevin Grantham (R-Canon City) seeks to prohibit counties and municipalities from requiring the installation of sprinklers in single-family dwellings. For example, the…
Housing Crisis to End in 2012 as Banks Loosen Credit Standards
February 16, 2012DSNews Reports– Capital Economics expects the housing crisis to end this year, according to a report released Tuesday. One of the reasons: loosening credit. More……
Housing Crisis to End in 2012 as Banks Loosen Credit Standards
February 16, 2012 DSNews Reports– Capital Economics expects the housing crisis to end this year, according to a report released Tuesday. One of the reasons: loosening credit. More……
Housing Crisis to End in 2012 as Banks Loosen Credit Standards
February 16, 2012 DSNews Reports– Capital Economics expects the housing crisis to end this year, according to a report released Tuesday. One of the reasons: loosening credit. More……
Jim Smith Realty 2011 Newsletter – 4th Quarter Wrap-Up
The air in Pagosa Springs is crisp and cold. Everywhere you look, you see ski boots, out-of-state license plates and happy, laughing people. Winter is upon us, and with…
December Existing-Home Sales Show Uptrend
January, 2012 Existing-home sales continued on an uptrend in December, rising for three consecutive months and remaining above a year ago, according to the National Association of Realtors®. The…
Modest Volume, Price Gains Seen Next Year
By Robert Freedman NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun predicted home sales would increase by 4 percent next year and home prices would inch up 2 percent during the Economic Issues…
Housing to gradually improve in 2012, NAR economist says
By Kerry Curry Friday, November 11th, 2011, 4:12 pm Gradual improvement in the housing market is expected next year, with existing-home sales edging up 4% to 5% and new home…
Jim Smith Realty Real Estate Newsletter – Pagosa Springs, Colorado
Jim Smith Realty has been the leading real estate firm in Pagosa Springs for 20 Years! Jim Smith Realty Newsletter – Pagosa Springs, Colorado – 3rd Quarter 2011 …
Making an Offer on a Short Sale in the Pagosa Springs Area?
Jim Smith Realty Are you looking to buy a new home? Are you thinking that now’s a great time to find bargains? That’s true, but it pays to know…
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