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• Does remodeling pay off?

  In 2009, homeowners recouped an average of 63.8% of the investment in 33 different home improvement projects according to REALTOR Magazine . The cost recoup was down from previous years, but in line with the national decline of home prices. The majority Read More... Posted Tuesday, January 05, 2010 11:18 AM by Tom Toole, III | (Comments Off) Filed under: Real Estate, Announcements, Industry, Finances, Buyer Information, Seller Information

• Pending home sales continue to increase!

  Pending home sales rose again in October, marking the 9th consecutive month this figure has risen according to the National Association of Realtors. The Pending Home Sale Index, which is a forward looking indicator based on the number of contracts signed Read More... Posted Tuesday, December 08, 2009 10:36 AM by Tom Toole, III | (Comments Off) Filed under: Real Estate, Market Conditions, Announcements, Events, Buyer Information, Seller Information

• Opportunities within the market

  Sellers within the 2009 market are concerned with their net proceeds if they do decide to move, as they should be. However, the savvy Seller will quickly recognize that even though he or she will really see a benefit years down the road on the purchase Read More... Posted Tuesday, September 29, 2009 10:26 AM by Tom Toole, III | (Comments Off) Filed under: Market Conditions, Finances, Buyer Information, Seller Information