HomeWord : Market Conditions

Women Homebuyers

Kimberly Van Hal — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 12:56:00 GMT

Women have a powerful presence in housing markets....(read more)

Future Housing Demand

Kimberly Van Hal — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 17:25:00 GMT

While the economic crisis has dampened household growth, the sheer size of the echo-boom generation will give a powerful boost to long-run housing demand....(read more)

Coldwell Banker Releases Annual Home Price Comparison Index

Kimberly Van Hal — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 15:28:00 GMT

$2 Million Difference Between Four-Bedroom Homes In Most Expensive Market of La Jolla, Calif., and Most Affordable Market, Grayling, Mich....(read more)

Fargo Metro Area Market Report

Kimberly Van Hal — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 17:58:00 GMT

Every housing market is unique. This report reflects the Fargo metro area data available through March 2009....(read more)

Fargo, ND Home Sales Going Strong

Kimberly Van Hal — Sat, 01 Aug 2009 11:33:00 GMT

... the Fargo housing story is not what you might think....(read more)

Low-Ball Appraisals are Causing Problems

Kimberly Van Hal — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 11:57:00 GMT

The appraisal process is becoming a major stumbling block for home buyers and sellers. ...(read more)

FHA Plans to Offer $8,000 Upfront to First-Time Buyers

Kimberly Van Hal — Wed, 20 May 2009 13:15:00 GMT

U.S. housing officials are working on a plan that would allow some first-time buyers to purchase homes by paying little money upfront....(read more)

Fight Inflation: Buy a Home

Kimberly Van Hal — Tue, 05 May 2009 20:40:00 GMT

Some economic analysts say that the possibility that the economy will go into overdrive and inflation will skyrocket is a much more frightening possibility than the current recession. One inflation hedge nearly all of them point to is real estate. Owning...(read more)