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Saskatchewan to lead country in economic growth in 2010

November 6th, 2009 6:06 pm
Tagged with: realestate, realtor
Saskatchewan to lead country in economic growth in 2010. posted by Shah Ahmed Remax Saskatoon Saskatoon and Regina will lead the way in economic growth among 13 major cities in Canada, acc... [Read More]

Senate Approves Tax Credit Extension, Expansion

November 5th, 2009 10:15 am
The Senate approved an extension to the first time buyer tax credit and it is almost certain to be passed by the House and signed by the president. Now we will have to wait and see what the effect on the housing market will be.

Senate May Approve Tax Credit Wednesday

November 4th, 2009 10:45 am
Senate due to vote for real estate tax credit extension on Wednesday and the House before the end of the week. Measure will, in all liklihood, pass.

Foreclosure Expert Predicts Housing Malaise

November 3rd, 2009 11:14 am
Bad news for sellers! If the housing market follows the pattern predicted in this article, housing won't make a comeback for several years.

Becoming an real estate investing expert

November 2nd, 2009 12:51 pm
Many thought that real estate is something like business where in you having fun while gaining much money, but in reality real estate is tough job - even for the most experienced real estate investors in the business. So how about for the beginners, how c

Pending Home Sales Continue to Rise

November 2nd, 2009 11:38 am
Pending home sales continue to increase. It is still to be determined if that increase is totally dependent on the tax credit for first time buyers or if the increase is truely due to pent up demand.

How to Tell Mortgage Rates Are Rising

October 29th, 2009 11:31 am
Although current indications are that the Fed will keep interest rates low for the time being, look for these signs to determine if Fed policy is about to change.

Senate Dems on Board with Credit Extension

October 28th, 2009 9:41 am
Tax home buyer tax credit likely to be extended until April at a 10% lower rate. In addition, some step-up buyers may be included in the tax credit legislation.

Tax Credit Extension Seems Likely

October 27th, 2009 11:40 am
Tax credit extension for first time home buyers likely to be extended. For those that missed out the first time, there may be a reprieve.

Credit Disputes Could Bar Home Loans

October 26th, 2009 10:33 am
Unintended consequences of a mortgage fraud protection are making it harder or impossible for otherwise qualified buyers from obtaining a loan. The mere existance of a credit dispute could make it harder or even impossible for a buyers to obtain a loan e

Big Rebound in Existing-Home Sales

October 23rd, 2009 12:08 pm
for those looking to put their homes on the market the uptick in home sales is very encouraging. It remains to be seen if this increase in sales was entirely the product of the tax rebate program for first time buyers.

Fewer Short Sales Come Up Short

October 22nd, 2009 2:26 pm
In the past short sales have been a prolonged, frustrating, and frequently fruitless alternative to foreclosure. That may all be changing.

Some Housing Analysts Predict Declines in 2010

October 20th, 2009 1:46 pm
Housing prices may fall some more. Some analysts are predicting falling home prices through 2010.

Things Condo Buyers Should Consider

October 19th, 2009 11:45 am
When buying a condominium, check out the home owners association. Stability and the ability to maintain the property (including adequate budgets) are key.

Keeping Mortgage Loans in the Family

October 17th, 2009 6:51 pm
For those parents who can afford it, inter family loans are a vialble alternative to the conventianal or FHA loan. It kills 2 birds with the same arrow by giving parents the opportunity to both help their children buy a home and to pass on their estate