Single-Family Housing Starts fell for the second consecutive month, dropping to a seasonally-adjusted, annualized 417,000 units in August 2011. A “Housing Start” is defined as a home on which ground has broken. We shouldn’t put too much faith in the fi

Those of us in Arizona can still recall those days when real estate prices were booming back in 2005/2006, and it seemed like prices would never go down.  The out of control and unsustainable rise in home values and subsequent bust, was a factor of man

As anyone who’s ever listed a house on the market can tell you, finding a real estate agent isn’t hard. Finding the right one is hard. With so many agents vying for your time and money, how can you pick the right one for your home and situation? Here a

“Housing Prices Fell in March for 8th Straight Month” “Housing Imperils Recovery” “U.S. Housing Market in Double Dip as Prices Fall to Fresh Lows” “Home Prices Continue on their Downward Spiral With No Relief in Sight” Those were a few of the latest re

“The market is great!  Interest rates are still low!  It’s a buyer’s market!”  We’ve all seen plenty of hype about how NOW is the best time to buy a home.  A lot of that hype is actually valid advice if you’re wondering when to buy, but it won’t do you

Buyers only get one first look at a property, and they don’t want to use their imagination. They assume the house they see is as good as it’s going to get. If you want your home to sell, step out of your comfort zone and think like a buyer. Here are th