Category Archives: real estate

Housing Inventory at all time Low

Posted on August 5, 2016 by robertjrussellcompanies

Tight inventory and the highest resale activity in nearly a decade will continue driving home prices up, according to new data from CoreLogic. On Tuesday, the analytics firm released its Home Price Index and HPI Forecast data for May. The … Continue reading →

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Who made money from the housing collapse?

Posted on August 3, 2016 by robertjrussellcompanies

Two senators taking the lead in housing finance reform made considerable profit betting against the housing market – albeit probably without knowing they were doing so. Sen. Mark Warner (D-Va.) and Sen. Bob Corker (R-Tenn.) are currently the sponsors of … Continue reading →

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Spectacular Costa Rica Real Estate

Posted on August 1, 2016 by robertjrussellcompanies

You will find many amazing properties throughout Costa Rica. One of the great appeals of Costa Rica real estate comes from the advantageous property laws offered by this beautiful Central American nation. Property laws in Costa Rica are the same … Continue reading →

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A Real Estate Hot Spot

Posted on July 29, 2016 by robertjrussellcompanies

I spend a lot of time scouting out real estate worldwide. So I can say with confidence that the opportunity to buy well in an up-and-coming beach town for $100,000 or less is something special. An opportunity you don’t see … Continue reading →

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South expected to dominate housing growth

Posted on July 27, 2016 by robertjrussellcompanies

  The real estate valuer’s adjusted market report predicts that the impact of the spring buying season has been limited nationally, with quarter-over-quarter growth of 0.6 per cent and regional growth of 0.2 per cent in the West, 0.8 per … Continue reading →

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What is going on in New Home Sales……

Posted on July 23, 2016 by robertjrussellcompanies

New home sales dropped last month Sales of new homes fell in May following a strong April. The figures from the HUD and Census Bureau shows a 6 per cent drop to 551,000 units on a seasonally-adjusted annual rate basis. … Continue reading →

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Should I Focus on Just the Exterior of the House

Posted on July 21, 2016 by robertjrussellcompanies

The payback on some home remodeling projects is on the way up according to Remodeling magazine, which puts out an annual survey comparing the cost of home upgrades with their return at resale. But which improvements fare best, and where … Continue reading →

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Women made up 32 per cent of primary borrowers

Posted on July 19, 2016 by robertjrussellcompanies

A survey of millennial mortgage borrowers shows that women made up 32 per cent of primary borrowers and are more likely to be single than male borrowers. “We are seeing a significant difference in marital status between male primary borrowers … Continue reading →

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Don’t ASS-U-ME

Posted on July 17, 2016 by robertjrussellcompanies

Ever heard that if you assume – you are making an ASS out of U and Me? If we really look into this mistake, it becomes clear why agents miss out on so much business. Working with as many agents … Continue reading →

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Gated Communities can increase your home value

Posted on July 15, 2016 by robertjrussellcompanies

Homes in gated communities command significantly higher prices – almost $30,000 on average – but these neighborhoods’ additional amenities can also reduce sale prices because they bring maintenance costs that outweigh the benefits of the amenities, according to recent research … Continue reading →

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