Real Estate Etc.

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Here are sample articles from recent newsletters:

Putting Panic in Perspective. James Swanson, CFA, explains the history of bear markets and bull markets.

What the Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008 Means for You.

Carla L. Davis explains how first-time buyers may take advantage of the $7,500 tax credit.

Free 411 for Your Cell from Google. A fabulous way to find restaurants, gas stations, entertainment, or whatever you need while on the road.

Mortgage Fraud Now An Organized Crime Staple. Broderick Perkins, a consumer journalist, writes about the latest con game in real estate.

Do's and Don'ts for First-Time HomeBuyers. by Coldwell Banker

What Goes Up Must Come Down. Christopher Galler, the Senior Vice President of Minnesota Association of Realtors, has been writing and teaching about the future of Minnesota's housing market. He has analyzed Minnesota’s economy and demographics to make some predictions about the future of the housing industry in Minnesota through 2010.

What Do Buyer's Want in a Home? Keeping up with real estate trends may help sellers obtain top dollar for their properties. Here is a list of some of the housing trends we've experienced in the Twin Cities.

Five Reasons Houses Beat Stocks. Blanche Evans, a staff writer for Realty Times, wrote this article about investing in home ownership vs. investing in the stock market.