Many homeowner and prospective purchasers may wonder why insurance rates haven’t fallen on par with the declining value of home prices these last few years. Very simply put there is no direct correlation between the market value of a home and its insurance cost. The primary determining factor for insurance rates are the replacement costs […]
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Widely used from around 1978 to 1995, polybutylene water supply pipes were once seen as the pipes of the future due to their ease of installation and low cost. Polybutylene is a form of plastic resin that was typically manufactured in a grey or white color with a dull finish and is estimated to have […] In an interview conducted with Bloomberg, the National Association of Home Builder’s chief economist, David Crowe, said housing starts are likely to reach a three-year high of 739,000 for 2011. A continued economic recovery and especially job creation will help bolster the beleaguered housing industry, which will in turn add construction jobs thereby reducing unemployment […] Before purchasing any home it is customary for the buyer to provide earnest money as a sign of good faith towards their intention to complete the purchase. In essence this shows the seller that the buyer is serious and they’re willing to deposit money as a declaration of this intent. This earnest money deposit should […] When looking for homes online it’s prudent to gather as much information available as possible. One way to do this is to find as many pictures of the property as you can. Most listing agents will provide interior pictures and often front and rear yard photos as well. But, quite often you can also see […] Now that the holidays are past and the new year has begun, it is wise to remember to check your neighborhood’s CCRs (if applicable) to refresh your memory on the guidelines for holiday decorations. Many people can get quite busy at the start of a new year and are trying to recover from what may […] Statistics for November released by the National Association of Realtors© show an increase of 5.6% in existing-home sales volume. While not a gigantic increase, it is a positive sign for the battered housing market which has seen a growth trend since hitting a volume bottom in July. Looking year to year this sales volume is […] Statistically anywhere from 75% – 90+% of buyers use the internet when looking for new homes. In this day and age that shouldn’t come as a surprise with how reliant all consumers have become in using online technology. However, are buyers utilizing the internet effectively? One of the biggest reasons to search for a home […] Much of the time the term REALTOR© is used in a general sense to denote a real estate licensee. However, only about half of all licensed real estate agents are REALTORS©. In order to become a REALTOR© a real estate professional must distinguish themselves by learning and voluntarily agreeing to be bound by professional Standards […] The Tucson Association of REALTORS© helped raise nearly $20,000 this year for Habitat for Humanity Tucson by organizing three charity events during 2010. Things were kicked off in the spring with the 2nd Annual “At Bat for Habitat” softball tournament and donations really picked up during the annual golf fundraiser tournament in October. Wrapping up […] |
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