One of my favorite shows, Boston Legal is on that night.
There is something about this show. The writers are not afraid to take on some of the biggest questions and issues facing the "real" world today. All with a witty, no nonsense approach to different sides of the question. So far they've covered gays, minorities, disabilities, military, economy, society, tobbaco..(read more)
There is no rock solid guaranteed way to predict what our current market is going to turn into. Is the economy on the verge or collapsing, or is this really just a normal adjustment after many years of positive growth? I'm far from an economist, financial expert, or market watchdog, but it is my honest and humble opinion that things ARE going to get better and this is the best time..(read more)
In general, across the U.S. there has been a wide variance of housing prices. Some areas have seen as much as a 15% drop in home sale prices, but if your looking at our site, and our area, you won't find anything of the sort.
Hot Springs, Hot Springs Village, and all of Garland county, have actually seen a 1.5% to 3.1% increase in home prices in the first quarter of 2008. ..(read more)
With summertime here, it's time to kick back, catch some sun, relax and enjoy yourself down by the pool right? Of course, but keep in mind children see the pool as a fun, playtime atmosphere...and not safegaurding your pool or being aware of the area around the pool your visiting may result in no kicking back, no catching some sun, and definately no relaxation or enjoyment. Even if you..(read more)
This is a repost from Mark Flanders, a Mortgage Broker with Olympic Northwest Mortgage. I thought his angle is right on so I'm reposting it here!
Just as Realtors® don't approve acceptance of offers, loan officers don't approve loans. Lenders approve loans. In both cases, the Realtor® and the Loan Officer are acting as facilitators of the transaction. Neither of them has the..(read more)
Home Sellers' Tip: The Pitfalls of Over Pricing!
Studies show that the longer a property stays on the market, the less the seller will net upon the sale. It is very important to price your property at a competitive market value at the signing of your listing contract.
An Overpriced Home:
· Minimizes offers
· Lowers agents response
· Limits qualified..(read more)
Don't believe the Hype! You have heard it from the news, read it in the paper, maybe even talked with friends or family who HAVE been hit by the housing "crisis". But do you hear, or better yet see that here? In Hot Springs? The answer quite simply is NO.
Yes prices have come down.......when you look at what they've come down here vs. what they have done..(read more)
By Marketwatch:
All of the gloomy economic news may have investors bracing themselves for more turmoil. But according to one respected investment research firm, the economy may have already emerged from a recession.
Mark Hulbert reports that TrimTabs used a proprietary econometric model that examines job data to arrive at this conclusion. TrimTabs found significant improvements..(read more)
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