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Today's Real Estate News and Advice

Updated: January 5, 2009

 Washington Report: Who Chooses Appraisers?
It's shaping up to be one of real estate's surprise hot potato issues for 2009: Who chooses appraisers when houses are sold and financed? FULL STORY->

Condo Trends: New Orleans Continues Recovery With Condos
Unlike many of the condo markets in the south, prices for a condominium in New Orleans is outpacing 2007 levels, according to data from the National association of Realtors. FULL STORY->

The Power of "I Can Help!"
Columnist Jennifer Allan shares her own struggles -- and stresses -- of being a landlord. And just how this can help you in your business. FULL STORY->

Museum-Quality Tile Artwork Can Add Value To Your Home
When it comes to adding tile to a home, a lot of us head to the local warehouse stores to choose from a variety of selections. Using tile in a home for artwork can enhance homeowners' surroundings while adding value and bringing home a museum-quality artwork look. FULL STORY->

Pull Up Stakes, Move Where Home Prices Grow
Go South, not West, young man or woman. A pattern of reversed migration could bode well for home equity gains and overblown housing markets. FULL STORY->

Selling Your Home in a Declining Market
Selling a home in a declining market starts with a proper attitude and finding the right Realtor who is optimistic and knows the right sales techniques in this tough market. FULL STORY->

Investor Report: Fannie Mae and Florida Condos
If you're looking to buy an investment condo at a great price in Florida, you just might want to get your loan application nailed down and in before January 15th. FULL STORY->

Investor Report: Fannie Mae and Florida Condos
If you're looking to buy an investment condo at a great price in Florida, you just might want to get your loan application nailed down and in before January 15th. FULL STORY->

Museum-Quality Tile Artwork Can Add Value To Your Home
When it comes to adding tile to a home, a lot of us head to the local warehouse stores to choose from a variety of selections. Using tile in a home for artwork can enhance homeowners' surroundings while adding value and bringing home a museum-quality artwork look. FULL STORY->

Market Conditions
Existing-home sales weakened against a backdrop of an eroding economy, according to the National Association of Realtors. FULL STORY->

Pull Up Stakes, Move Where Home Prices Grow
Go South, not West, young man or woman. A pattern of reversed migration could bode well for home equity gains and overblown housing markets. FULL STORY->

Selling Your Home in a Declining Market
Selling a home in a declining market starts with a proper attitude and finding the right Realtor who is optimistic and knows the right sales techniques in this tough market. FULL STORY->

HOA Welcome Committee
Homeowner associations were fashioned after the villages of an earlier time where leadership consisted of a volunteer mayor and council. HOAs today have a similar volunteer board of directors. The complexion of the village has changed, but the organization is pretty much the same. The biggest challenge is how to get volunteers to serve. FULL STORY->

Businesses Believe in Green Building Benefits, according to Report from McGraw-Hill Construction
While building 'green' may still cost more upfront, many building industry professionals realize that the health benefits, employee productivity, and the overall positive impact to the environment far outweigh the initial fees. FULL STORY->

What's In, What's Out with Home Buyers in 2009?
Columnist Mark Nash shares what is in and out for real estate this coming year. FULL STORY->

Market Conditions
CNNMoney is reporting that consumer confidence is down again. In fact, it is at an all-time low. FULL STORY->

Real Estate Outlook: Sales on the Decline
Remember the stock market panics and credit market shocks back in mid and late October -- and the dramatic dropoff in consumer spending and confidence that followed? FULL STORY->

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