On the waterfront [South Florida] There’s something about living on the water — whether it’s the ocean, Intracoastal, or even a manmade lake — that soothes the soul, inspires active, outdoor living … and helps to fill our wallets. Purchasing waterfront property will almost always yield a positive return on your investment, since there is …
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A homebuyer’s market, but caution still rules – OregonLive.com
A homebuyer’s market, but caution still rules The spring buying season has started, and the numbers – surprise – don’t reveal many sunny story lines. Yes, the falling prices can mean bargains for investors fat with cash. And first-time homebuyers have begun poking around, enticed by low interest rates and an $8,000 federal tax credit. …
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Amid Rubble of Housing Bust, Phoenix Begins a New Frenzy
Amid Rubble of Housing Bust, Phoenix Begins a New Frenzy Every weekday morning, Lou Jarvis drives the sun-baked suburban streets looking for investment gold: a family that will lose its house in a foreclosure auction within a few hours. If the property looks promising, Mr. Jarvis puts in a bid on behalf of any of …
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This is a ‘Buyer’s Market’? [New York City]
This is a ‘Buyer’s Market’? Q: I’m frustrated with this so-called “buyers market.” I’m 28 years old and looking for a starter home for about $400,000 in Massapequa, New York. I have around $100,000 saved for a down payment and closing costs. I’m also recently engaged and saving for a wedding. (We made $215,000 combined …
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At Estates of the Fabulously Rich, Gilded Era Is Going, Going, Gone
At Estates of the Fabulously Rich, Gilded Era Is Going, Going, Gone Richard and Amanda Peacock spent five years building their dream home, a 10,000-square-foot, orange mansion overlooking the ocean here. They filled it with leopard-skin chairs, pinball machines, antique Coca-Cola signs and six sports cars. It had a room full of 100 hunting trophies …
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More high-end properties sitting on the market
More high-end properties sitting on the market After 14 months on the market and about a $1.2 million price cut, a large, newly built home in the Oakland hills is on the verge of selling, assuming the bank allows it to trade for less than what’s due on the loan. The approximately $950,000 “short sale” …
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