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Shadow Inventory: It’s Impact in 2010

February 19, 2010

We have often talked about a ’shadow inventory’ of homes about to come to market. The two big questions are:

What does this ’shadow inventory’ actually consist of?
How will it impact home values in 2010?

Standard and Poors has just come out with a paper which sheds some light on these questions. Let’s look at the report.
First, let’s define shadow [...]

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The Impact of Foreclosures on Real Estate in 2010

January 18, 2010

Going into 2010 things were looking rather ‘bullish’ for the housing industry. Sales were up and prices seemed to be stabilizing.  But in the last few weeks we are starting to see how fragile the recovery actually is. Obviously, when the government ends its support after the first quarter (no longer holding down interest rates [...]

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One more time: IT’S ABOUT SUPPLY AND DEMAND!

January 5, 2010

Coming into 2010, there are many people trying to decipher all the data that is being reported regarding the housing industry. The main goal is to try and bring clarity to a market that has been clouded with confusion for the last two years.
We must prevent ourselves from looking for a simple solution that will justify what [...]

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Real Estate 2010: New Year, Less Fear

December 31, 2009

“Fear always springs from ignorance.”
-Ralph Waldo Emerson
Unlike last year, we are better prepared for the challenges ahead of us.  Knowing how the market is moving will help us in the decisions we make.  Here are a few things to consider when making your move into the New Year:

Mortgaging Interest Rates – Rates remained at historic levels [...]

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Should You Be Afraid of Shadows?

December 22, 2009

The two most important factors whenever you price anything is the demand for that item and the current supply of that item. It is well known as the supply and demand curve. Real estate is no different.  So, as we are about to head into 2010, let’s look at the potential demand for residential housing [...]

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Delinquencies Rise, Casting Cloud Over Recovery

November 23, 2009

Today’s Talking Point 11/23/09
Fear of Double Dip in Housing -
Home Starts Tumble and Mortgage Delinquencies Rise, Casting Cloud Over Recovery
That was the front page headline last Thursday in the Wall Street Journal. The article discussed what we have been addressing for several months now. The article highlighted a growing problem in housing – the number [...]

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