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January 2012 Market Update 2012 shows signs of an improving housing market as the U.S. economy continues its forward-moving yet slow road to recovery. Although there are economists projecting housing prices will decline further, aided by distressed property sales that sell at a greater discount, these prices are expected to rebound considerably later in the [...]
Continue reading...December in Real Estate
12. December 2011
One of the key drivers of homes sales, the employment rate, is beginning to show promising signs of a turnaround. The four-week average for jobless claims, as of November 19, was 394,250, a drop of 3,250 from the previous four weeks, and at the lowest levels since April. Consumer confidence also rose 15 points in [...]
Continue reading...November 2011 Market Update
1. December 2011
While home sales in September were down slightly from a relatively strong month in August, they were up from a year ago, giving encouraging signs of a strengthening market and potential for stabilizing, if not appreciating, home prices. These signs include an increasing demand, shown by the number of people shopping for homes, and the [...]
Continue reading...August Newsletter – Kitchen Remodeling on a Budget
12. August 2011
The Average Kitchen Renovation has a Return on Investment of 68.7%* The kitchen remains the most popular room in the house to remodel. Homeowners renovate to modernize the space with the latest appliances, to accommodate changing needs or to add value to the home in anticipation of a home sale. Although it’s tempting to spend [...]
Continue reading...Our November Newsletter is here!
22. November 2010
Have you sent or received a friend request today? The average Facebook member has 130 friends and is connected to 80 community pages, groups or events. The growing popularity of social media is a global trend that is difficult to ignore. Teens and young adults were the first to spend time socializing online, but their [...]
Continue reading...Our October Newsletter
25. October 2010
40% of Americans start shopping for holiday gifts before Halloween* The holidays are fast approaching. Have you started to prepare for this fun and exciting time of year? Unfortunately, many people could end up paying for the merriment long after it has passed. This month we have sent some tips to help keep spending in [...]
Continue reading...Our September Newsletter
30. September 2010
“A house is made of walls and beams; a home is built with love and dreams.” – Unknown Even during the uncertain housing market of recent years, 90% of surveyed homeowners maintained that their house is a source of comfort in their lives.* Have you ever stopped to think about why so many Americans make [...]
Continue reading...Summer Newsletter
20. August 2010
The nation’s collective mindset is often evident in housing market trends, and if you own a home or are planning to purchase, it’s important to stay updated on the most significant changes. In order to protect their investment, home buyers and renovating homeowners should consider resale potential when making key decisions, and that requires an [...]
Continue reading...December 2009 Newsletter – Happy New Year!
31. December 2009
Happy New Year from The Providence Group! Our final newsletter of the year is out and is chock full of advice for the home buyer in 2010. The housing market won’t be down forever. The time to buy is before the housing boom hits, and we believe that boom is coming soon! In recent months, [...]
Continue reading...New Information on Short Sales, the Alternative to Foreclosures
15. July 2009
If your home is at risk of foreclosure, you don’t have to panic. There are many ways to ease the difficult situation, and one may be right for you. The country has seen a recent spike in foreclosures and defaults. As a result, in addition to new legislature, lenders have been more willing to work [...]
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17. January 2012
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