Category Archives: Guest Blog

5 signs real estate recovery is near

Posted on October 6, 2011 by

We enjoyed reading this article by Bernice Ross with Inman News™ and thought that you might as well. David Stevens, president and CEO of the Mortgage Bankers Association, is bullish on homeownership. Stevens — a former Long & Foster Cos. executive … Continue reading →

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Kids Take on Real Estate

Posted on September 20, 2011 by

Coldwell Banker Real Estate asked some children what their thoughts were on various aspects of real estate. Their responses are priceless.

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Hey Case-Shiller It’s Not the End of the Real Estate World

Posted on August 3, 2011 by

By Jim Gillespie with Coldwell Bankder (see the original post here: http://blog.coldwellbanker.com/hey-case-shiller-its-not-the-end-of-the-real-estate-world/) So many of us giggled nervously as we thankfully avoided the end of the world a couple of weeks ago. But judging by the continued “end of the … Continue reading →

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The Problem with National Real Estate Reports

Posted on August 1, 2011 by

From our friends at Coldwell Banker, by David Marine (see original post here: http://blog.coldwellbanker.com/the-problem-with-national-real-estate-reports/) This weekend I enjoyed some time down the Shore.  Not the Snooki or Situation Shore, but the real Jersey Shore.  Yup in New Jersey that’s what … Continue reading →

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An Unbiased Look at the “Rent vs. Buy” Argument

Posted on July 6, 2011 by

From our friends at Long and Foster Realtors:   According to the Wall Street Journal: “Most [Rent vs. Buy] calculators figure that if prices are more than 15 times annual rents, then a market favors renters; under 15 times, buyers”.  … Continue reading →

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10 staging tips that will help sell your current home

Posted on June 13, 2011 by

First impressions are a big deal.  We’ve all been on a first date.  You do your hair, you wear your new shoes, you check to make sure you don’t have anything in your teeth.  These are all things that we … Continue reading →

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9 Reasons To Buy A House Now

Posted on June 7, 2011 by

Here’s an insightful article from Forbes. If you’re planning to buy a house right now, the next few months may be the best time to buy. Waiting for both housing prices and interest rates to fall may not be a good … Continue reading →

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Preparing Your Child for a Move

Posted on May 14, 2011 by

Moving is an exciting time for the whole family!  As the decision makers, Parents have the inside scoop on all the details of a move.  Here’s an article from KidsHealth.org talking about sharing these details with the younger members of the family. Discussing … Continue reading →

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Gardening Tips for Busy People!

Posted on May 13, 2011 by

By Leroy Houser Gardening is one of the most thought-provoking activities I do. For the most part it’ssomething you can do alone, as most people don’t want to be involved in the digging, cutting and sweating. I grew up in a … Continue reading →

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Homeownership: it’s YOUR decision.

Posted on May 10, 2011 by

From our friend  Jim Gillespie with Coldwell Banker: I just read Meg Handley’s recent article in U.S. News and World Report and was appreciative of her home buying tips and fair look at who should/should not buy a home today.   While I … Continue reading →

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