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Prices are still up in the air, but activity
has picked up! http://www.kcmblog.com/2012/01/18/where-are-house-prices-headed-in-2012/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+KeepingCurrentMatters+%28The+KCM+Blog%29

Investors paying with Cash were a large percentage of Buyers in 2011
http://www.dsnews.com/articles/study-finds-38-of-homes-purchased-in-2011-bought-with-cash-2011-12-23

Condo Financing Issues for Low Downpayment Buyers http://info.radiusgrp.com/blog-0/bid/116087/condo-buyers-frustrated-in-hunt-for-fha-mortgages?source=Blog_Email_%5bCondo%20buyers%20frustra%5d

Short Sales are becoming easier http://realtormag.realtor.org/daily-news/2011/12/30/lenders-gain-more-acceptance-over-short-sales

RE/MAX 2012 Top 10 Housing Predictions

I agree, lots more foreclosure inventory to come, and short sales will be a lot easier. In our local market, activity and sales are picking up.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I-mqj4iZlOs

Dave Liniger earned the "People's Choice" Most Influential Real Estate Leader title, announced Jan. 12 at Inman's Connect.

Survey Reveals 5 Homebuying Myths

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"Green" Remodeling

http://www.houselogic.com/home-advice/green-remodeling/saving-money-salvaged-building-materials/

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Five Inexpensive Fixes to Sell Your Home

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