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Home Prices Rise in 100 US Cities
Most US cities saw home price gains in the second quarter, according to the latest report from the National Association of Realtors. From April to June, 100 out of the 155 metropolitan statistical areas (MSAs) in the United States had ... Read More »
Top 10 Cities to Buy vs Rent
We’ve already covered the top 10 cities to rent vs. buy, so now let’s look at the top 10 cities to buy vs rent. While there are plenty of advantages to renting an apartment or a home, there may be ... Read More »
Top 10 Cities to Rent vs. Buy
If you’re curious whether it’s the right time to buy that dream house, you may want to consider the local rents in the area. There are plenty of advantages to renting, like no down payment, the flexibility to move, and ... Read More »
Zillow Zestimates Could Be Thing of the Past
Could this be the end of Zillow Zestimates as we know it? First American CoreLogic Inc. has sued Zillow and seven other companies that provide automated house values. The Santa Ana, CA-based company claims Zillow, Fiserv, IntelliReal, Interthinx, Lender Processing ... Read More »
More than 80 Percent of Buyers Believe Now is a Good Time to Buy a Home
More than 80 percent of first-time home buyers believe now is a good time to buy a home, according to a new survey from Realogy and parent company Century 21 Real Estate. Which begs the question: why do only 80 ... Read More »
Why Homes Aren’t Selling
Home sales have been softer than analysts have predicted, and it’s really no surprise. Prices aren’t really that attractive, even with all the home price declines; affordability is only historically high because mortgage rates are at record low levels. That’s ... Read More »
No Rush to Buy a Home
I follow the real estate market pretty intently, and I’ve actually considered purchasing some real estate myself, given the fact that bargains are beginning to emerge. But at the same time, I don’t think there is any rush whatsoever to ... Read More »
Most Undervalued Cities in the United States
I already touched upon the most overvalued cities in the United States, so let’s talk about undervalued areas. Those are the ones we might want to invest in, right? As one may have guessed, the hard-hit, foreclosure-riddled Las Vegas metro ... Read More »
Most Overvalued Cities in the United States
Plenty has changed over the past four years in the real estate world. Home prices have plummeted, large banks and mortgage lenders have gone out of business, and millions have received foreclosure notices. But as the dust begins to settle, ... Read More »
Top Investment Real Estate Markets for 2010
If you’re in the market for an investment property, you may be wondering where to buy in 2010. Well, a company that specializes in analyzing the “best” investment properties could make your search a little bit easier. FinestExpert.com gathers and ... Read More »