Author Archives: Patsy

Sellers Who Delay May Miss Out | Realtor Magazine. Some would-be move-up home sellers are eyeing home prices carefully. They’re waiting to see how much home prices appreciate more before they consider selling their home. But they may be missing … Continue reading →

States Battling the Highest Foreclosure Rates. Foreclosures are falling nationwide, but some states are still facing high foreclosure rates. For the fifth-straight month in a row, Florida has the highest foreclosure rate in the nation, according to RealtyTrac’s latest January … Continue reading →

‘Zombie Titles’ Plague Home Owners. Some refer to “zombie titles” as a little-known horror in the fallout of the foreclosure crisis. Thousands of home owners are discovering they may be legally liable for a home they thought they no longer … Continue reading →

Shadow Inventory Threat Wanes. Many experts once warned that the looming “shadow inventory” posed a big problem for the housing market’s recovery, but that threat appears to be receding, according to a new report.

2012: The ‘Turn-Around Year for Housing’. More housing reports released this week show the housing recovery is gaining momentum. Closed real estate transactions were nearly 18 percent higher in October compared to year-ago levels, according to the October RE/MAX National … Continue reading →