Slump.  Recession.  Downturn.  These seem to be the only words we’ve been hearing for the past few years when talking about the real estate market.  Are you as tired of hearing them as I am?  Good.  It’s time to look at the bright side and discuss some indicators that the real estate market is recovering.  [...]

Even with the slumping economy and falling home values, the actual cost of buying a home still seems steep–especially with celebrities’ homes!  I’ve heard of a few that slashed the selling price by 60%, and the new price was still $3,000,000.  Now that’s obviously not the norm, but some homes may have this same theme—they’re [...]

Rural real estate seems to be a hot trend for investors, but is it really a good investment? The thought behind buying rural real estate seems to be there is only so much land, and therefore the value can only go up in price. By buying a quiet property out in the middle of nowhere, [...]

Let’s review the last six months of the US economy: Home values and prices fall. New home sales reach 12-year lows. Resetting mortgages push people out of their homes, destroying their credit on the way out. Home builders slow down construction as housing inventory reaches a 40-year high. The financial system takes a blow and [...]