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The National Association of Realtors has just released its Profile of International Home Buying Activity, relaying information about foreign national buying practices in the 12-month period between May 2007 and May 2008. Although the survey of 4,000 realtors across the nation indicates that buying was widespread and spanned almost every state (the most popular states [...]

At a time when more and more buyers are choosing to purchase distressed or foreclosed properties, it’s very important that home inspections become an integral part of the buying process. In fact, I tell all of my customers that no matter how well maintained any property may seem, a home inspection is the only sure [...]

If you are planning to buy or sell a property in Manatee County, or anywhere in the country for that matter, finding the right professional for you is going to be key for getting the transaction accomplished. After all, you and your realtor are going to be spending time together analyzing pricing and market condition, [...]

A recent survey of home sales across the nation revealed that as many as 54% of all homes sold this year were bought by first time home buyers, way up from a normal market in which 35 to 40% of homes are sold to first time buyers. Given the current market climate, however, with pricing [...]