January 27, 2012

Co-housing Definition

Co-housing Definition
What is Co-housing? Here’s the co-housing definition from a co-housing resident. I’ve lived in co-housing for the last ten years – in two of the three co-housing communities in Tucson, Arizona. In this article, I define co-housing.

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The big thinking in condos now is to get small

The big thinking in condos now is to get small

The 98-unit Cubix condominiums in San Francisco start at 250 square feet and top out at 350. The building is about two-thirds sold.Alexandra Gorbokon, a 26-year old public relations executive, has made an offer on her first home, a condo in downtown Chicago.





ChicagoPublic relationsUnited StatesBusinessIllinois

Homebuilders less confident in housing market

Homebuilders less confident in housing market
Homebuilders’ confidence in the housing market has sunk to the lowest level in more than a year, fresh evidence that the economic recovery is slowing.


Real estate economicsUnited StatesNational Association of Home BuildersCountiesBusiness and Economy

New home sales up, but sales remain slow

New home sales up, but sales remain slow

Sales of new U.S. single-family homes rebounded in June from the prior month's record low.For those seeking hope in the better-than-expected 23.6 percent jump in new home sales in June: it’s only one month’s data.





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The Success of a Listing Presentation

The Success of a Listing Presentation
The success of a listing presentation is determined by what you do before you even walk through the door. Most agents enter the meeting flying blind, ill prepared, and oblivious to the needs, wants, desires, and expectations of the prospect. Make this pledge to yourself right now: Before you enter another listing presentation, qualify your prospects in advance.

Water Features Enhance Home Appeal

Water Features Enhance Home Appeal
With the summer months pushing temperatures over 100 degrees in some areas and humidity leaving drips of perspiration on people’s brows, it might be time to consider a water feature to help enhance your home’s appeal.


Fixed-Rate Mortgage Rates Inch Downward to Another New Low for the Sixth Consecutive Week

Fixed-Rate Mortgage Rates Inch Downward to Another New Low for the Sixth Consecutive Week
Freddie Mac today released the results of its Primary Mortgage Market Survey (PMMS), with the 30-year and 15-year fixed-rate mortgages reaching record lows for this survey.


Commercial real estate shows a faint pulse

Commercial real estate shows a faint pulse

An aerial view of New York, where commercial real estate values are showing signs of life, according to experts.The commercial real estate industry is rising to the dawn of a national rebound, say market insiders in New York, Boston, Los Angeles and Seattle.





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Mortgage applications sink to 13-year low

Mortgage applications sink to 13-year low
Demand for loans to purchase homes sank to a 13-year low last week, and refinancing demand also slid despite near record-low mortgage rates.


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