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The ability of a buyer to afford a home depends largely on his or her geographical location. Did you know that a median income of $64,000 per year is enough to enable buyers to purchase 70.8 percent of all homes sold in the country in the last three months (source: National Association of Home Builders and Wells Fargo)?
You may wonder where the most affordable areas actually are. Here's a list of the top 5 most affordable markets:
1. Indianapolis, IN
2. Detroit, MI
3. Dayton, OH
4. Youngstown, OH
5. Akron, OH
Is a move in your future? These markets proved to be the most affordable major markets determined by housing analysts.
(Source: CNNMoney.com, Les Christie, 2/17/1010) more>>
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By the time you obtain your real estate broker license, chances are, you've either held or attended your share of open houses. And let's face it - holding an open house can sometimes seem like a chore.
However, in today's market, your associates need to take advantage and maximize every marketing opportunity in order to get their clients' homes sold. Here are five motivaters to get your associates into open house mode:
1. Open houses have the potential to lead to a sale.
2. Home sellers like them. They like seeing their real estate professional working hard for them.
3. Visitor feedback is good for sellers, especially if your sellers are in need of a little additional convincing to make some home upgrades/changes.
4. Other real estate practitioners tour open houses and they sometimes produce sales.
5. Open houses engage people, including friends and neighbors who might bring in a buyer. These interactions can also lead to new, potential client relationships.
Source: Inman News. M. Umberger more>>
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According to a special report to air on CNBC on March 4, 2010, AARP lists the top places Baby Boomers plan to retire. Some of the locations may surprise you!
1. Loveland/Fort Collins, Colorado
2. Las Cruces, New Mexico
3. Rehoboth Beach, Delaware
4. Portland, Oregon
5. Greenville, South Carolina
6. Sarasota, Florida
7. Ann Arbor, Michigan
8. Tucson, Arizona
9. Montpelier, Vermont
10. Honolulu, Hawaii
11. Santa Fe, New Mexico
12. Atlanta, Georgia
13. Charleston, South Carolina
14. Northampton, Massachusetts
15. San Diego, California
(Source: CNBC, Paul Toscano) more>>
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