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Google Gives Up The Search
Ok, Google fans, no need to panic, you can still search for everything though your favorite search engine. You can no longer search for real estate listings, however, on its Maps portal. Everyone can...
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Real Estate Predictions-Crystal Ball or Science
Most likely, the majority of real estate predictions fall somewhere in the middle - based on more than a crystal ball and less than empirical research. Maybe there might be one or two people who put...
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2011 – Year of the Landlord
2011 is shaping up to be the "Year of The Landlord." As many people face the winter winds, we are reminded of a wise old saying."It's an ill wind that blows no good." ~ John Heywood (1497-1580)In the...
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Real Estate Values – What Do You Value?
Everyone knows that neighborhoods affect real estate values. When it comes to property values, location, location, location, seems to be a true statement. ZIP codes matter in the real estate...
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First-Time Home Buyer – Fix Up or Move In
Do first-time home buyers prefer to buy a "fixer-upper" or a "ready to move in home?" Obviously, the choice will vary from buyer to buyer. Yet it is an interesting topic to explore on different...
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Housing Plan – Will Middle Class Miss Out?
Congressman Dennis Cardoza (D-Merced) believes that the new proposal from the Obama administration will end the American dream of home ownership for the middle class. The plan points to the eventual...
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Real Estate Values - Think Green
Doug Overholt of BC (British Columbia) Hydro's Power Smart New Home Program is the latest official to encourage home owners towards energy-efficient products. Overholt points out the benefits of...
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Buying a Home – Basic Steps
Buying a home is a big decision and step-by-step process. Real estate agents can handle the details and see if a purchase suits your needs. Yet ultimately, this house will be your home so you should...
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Real Estate – Driving Factors
The real estate market fluctuates continually and values vary from region to region. Yet one constant remains amidst all this flux and diversity; specific factors drive the real estate market.These...
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Foundation Repairs–Should You Flee or Stay?
When a home inspector lists 'foundation repairs' in the inspection report, those two words shock home buyers. Yet knowing that your potential new home has foundation problems puts you one step ahead in...
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