Realtors Ready for 2011Posted: January 14, 2011 at 6:50 AM by Deron Tucker2010 has been a year of real estate contrasts. While many consumers have taken advantage of historic buying opportunities and the market has seen a gradual stabilization of sales and prices, other challenges facing the nation have led some to question the value of home ownership for families, communities, and the country.“People are passionate about the American dream of home ownership, and this passion underscores how important home ownership is to our nation,” said National Association o read more |
Good News For EconomyPosted: December 27, 2010 at 9:55 AM by Deron TuckerAccording to the National Association of Realtors, home sales rose in November marking the third gain in homes sales in the past four months. Existing sales grew 5.6 percent from October to November of 2010. Home buyers bought homes at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.68 million. The realtor association predicts that sales for 2010 will be 4.8 million. The November growth was propelled by a 6.7 percent rise in single-family homes while sales of condominiums dropped 1.9 percent. Home sales were up read more |
More Jobs for LubbockPosted: December 27, 2010 at 9:51 AM by Deron TuckerX-Fab Texas and a Minnesota company are collaborating on a project that will lead to Lubbock’s having the world’s highest-volume solid state battery production facility, the Lubbock Economic Development Alliance said Monday.LEDA’s board unanimously approved a $900,000 jobs and capital investment incentive package that’s expected to result in 77 new jobs with annual salaries of about $3.2 million. The first phase of the X-Fab project with El Elk River-based Cymbet would mean about read more |
Value in Exterior Replacement ProjectsPosted: December 17, 2010 at 9:42 PM by Deron TuckerWashington, DC, December 15, 2010As part of the 2010-11Remodeling Cost vs. Value Report, REALTORS® recently rated exterior replacement projects among the most cost-effective home improvement projects, demonstrating that curb appeal remains one of the most important aspects of a home at resale time.“This year’s Remodeling Cost vs. Value Report highlights the importance of exterior projects, which not only provide the most value, but also are among the least expensive improve read more |
ColdwellBanker.com Wins AgainPosted: December 07, 2010 at 7:50 PM by Deron Tucker PARSIPPANY, N.J. – Dec. 7, 2010 – The League of American Communications Professionals has namedcoldwellbanker.com a recipient of this year’s Gold Top 100 Spotlight Award in the Online Organizational Website category. Top 100 awards were given to the highest-scoring entries regardless of competition class.The website was judged on a 100-point scale factoring first impression, overall narrative, overall visual design creativity, message clarity and perceived relevance. read more |
