Does a new study shed light on the real issue behind the mortgage crisis?

There are plenty of things to learn from mortgage crisis that we are now, hopefully, coming out of. However, was the crisis the fault of the recession or was it a fire sale created by panic among the banking community? Here is an interesting article from House Watch that sheds some light on the topic.

Spring is in the air. . .

What a beautiful day in western Kentucky! This is the time of year where we start thinking of how we want to landscape our yards, vacationing with friends & family and maybe even buying a new home. If you or someone you know is looking for help with their real estate questions let me know. I would love to help!

Home Equity on the Rise. . .

There are still points of concern in the housing market, but here is a nice article from the Washington Post that shows home equity is now back on the rise. This is an encouraging thing for not only home owners, but also those that are thinking of selling or buying in 2010. This is just more proof that we have probably seen the bottom of the market.

How the olympics could impact real estate..

Here is an interesting article about how the Winter Olympics could affect the real estate market in Vancouver. It's hard to make a case that it wouldn't with the entire globe focusing on Canada. This article takes a look at the unique history of the city and how it has always been a city known for the way it "gathers people". The article was posted in The Calgary Herald, who is no stranger to the Olympics, Calgary hosted the 1988 Winter Olympics themselves.

New year...new home?

If one of your goals in 2010 is to own a new home or to sell yours, then maybe it's time you spoke with a realtor. There are still tax credits available and lots of inventory in western Kentucky to choose from. Feel free to call me for a free consultation today!

Blue Christmas?

Will the holidays end up being blue for real estate? In the fall there were some signs that holiday real estate sales might see some nice growth. However, initial numbers indicate that new home sales took a sharp drop in November. Things may rebound in December but that is doubtful considering historic trends for December real estate sales. Still there are indicators that say the real estate market could be setting itself for a nice rebound in 2010 and beyond, but these recent numbers won't help that theory.

Earlier in the month I shared that things looked good for holiday sales, but that was before the November numbers were released. Now we all must wait for the new year and hope that it brings a fresh optimism for the market.