Archive for November, 2009

U.K. Home Values Gained in November, Hometrack Says (Update1) (Bloomberg)

Monday, November 30th, 2009

Nov. 30 (Bloomberg) — U.K. house prices rose for a fourth month in November as the shortage of homes for sale sustained the property market, Hometrack Ltd. said.

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Couple learning how to be flexible (The Record and Herald News)

Sunday, November 29th, 2009

Starting out in their home search, Ryan and Ally Smith knew what they wanted: a spacious kitchen, a big master bedroom and a lot of property. But after a few weekends of touring homes for sale in the Hillsdale area, where they want to live, they’ve adjusted their wish list.

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Monopoly board homes for sale (Guardian Unlimited)

Sunday, November 29th, 2009

Huma Qureshi paces the Monopoly board to find some homes for sale Huma Qureshi

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Walk off your feast in these open houses (Orange County Register)

Sunday, November 29th, 2009

Tour these homes for sale in south coast O.C. this weekend.

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Linda A. Gary notes demand strong for high-end properties (Palm Beach Daily News)

Saturday, November 28th, 2009

Noted Palm Beach real estate broker Linda A. Gary has some advice for owners of high-end properties who may have been hesitant to list their homes for sale because of the recent economic turbulence.

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No power means no inspection for many homes for sale (Bay News 9 Tampa Bay)

Friday, November 27th, 2009

Many potential buyers are walking away from good deals, simply because electricity to the home is turned off.

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REAL ESTATE: Los Altos home sells for $2.5 million (Palo Alto Weekly)

Thursday, November 26th, 2009

A house on W. Edith Avenue in Los Altos sold for $2,541,500 on Nov. 6, 2009. The home previously sold for $575,500 in March 1997. Palo Alto Online’s real estate website features a listing of homes sold in Palo Alto and surrounding cities. Visit [http://www.paloaltoonline.com/real_estate/ PaloAltoOnline.com/real_estate] for a map of homes for sale, real estate stories …

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Finding the Right Contractor to Improve Homes for Sale (Turks.US)

Thursday, November 26th, 2009

When putting up homes for sale, homeowners are always advised to stage their properties well. There are several cost-effective ways to stage properties but, for some, complete improving an outdated part of their homes is essential.

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Get the Finishing Touches Done When About to Close on Homes for Sale (Turks.US)

Wednesday, November 25th, 2009

Homeowners putting up homes for sale need to realize that every detail counts when it comes to selling houses. It pays to be extremely prepared for several unexpected events.

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RE/MAX Agents Report Hope for the Holidays When it Comes to Illinois and Chicago Real Estate Sales (PRWeb via Yahoo! News)

Wednesday, November 25th, 2009

The holiday season in the Illinois and Chicago real estate markets can be considered one of the most difficult times to sell a home. But, those with homes for sale should take heart because there is hope during the holidays, according to the RE/MAX Northern Illinois real estate network.

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