Banks at Risk in Minnesota
January 18, 2010 by Jamie Miller · Leave a Comment
Losses on commercial properties remain the biggest threat to the financial health of Minnesota’s community banks.
Legal Pitfalls Rising in Real Estate Deals
January 18, 2010 by Jamie Miller · Leave a Comment
Most realty deals push through without any legal tussling.
Expanded Home Buyer Tax Credit
January 18, 2010 by Jamie Miller · Leave a Comment
With a new April 30 deadline in place for clients to take advantage of a federal home-buyer incentive, realty practitioners now have slightly less than four months to get their qualified prospects under contract before the cut-off date.
Long Term Outlook Healthy
January 18, 2010 by Jamie Miller · Leave a Comment
On a scale of one to 10, Point2 Technologies’ Real Estate Confidence Index settled at a reading of 5.91 in December — down a bit from the previous month but still relatively optimistic.
Mobile Technology for Home Hunting
January 18, 2010 by Jamie Miller · Leave a Comment
The 6th annual Real Estate Connect conference will be held in New York City beginning Jan. 13.
Street Corners vs. Cul de Sacs
January 18, 2010 by Jamie Miller · Leave a Comment
While real estate agents generally focus on “location, location, location,” some believe “walkability,” or the ability of homeowners to access neighborhood attractions by foot, is also important. It is believed that walkability reduces crime while also boosting property values and maintaining them during a slump, though the last assumption may be more difficult to prove.
REALTOR.com Unveils iPhone App
January 18, 2010 by Jamie Miller · Leave a Comment
A new iPhone app from REALTOR.com lets users search the site by price, location, property type, square foot, open houses, and other criteria as well as contact listing agents to receive additional property information or schedule a tour.
HouseLogic.com Helps Build Relationships
January 18, 2010 by Jamie Miller · Leave a Comment
NAR has released a podcast by President Vicki Cox Golder on how REALTORS® can use NAR’s new consumer-focused Web site, HouseLogic.com, to build relationships with consumers.
4 Steps Toward a Successful Marketing Strategy
January 18, 2010 by Jamie Miller · Leave a Comment
During the month of January, realty professionals are encouraged to establish a marketing plan that sets the stage for the rest of the year.
Details of Tax Credit Extension
November 8, 2009 by Jamie Miller · Leave a Comment
TAX CREDIT OVERVIEW
Who Gets What?
First-Time Homebuyers (FTHBs): First-time homebuyers (that is, people who have not owned a home within the last three years) may be eligible for the tax credit. The credit for FTHBs is 10% of the purchase price of the home, with a maximum available credit of $8,000
Single taxpayers and married couples filing [...]
