2000 To 2006: Fastest Growing U.S. Counties
A very recent survey, published in the U.S Census Bureau News by the U.S. Department of Commerce, reveals interesting trends of increase in the population among the U.S. counties.
The U.S comprises of 3,141 counties and among these the top of the charts for the largest numerical increase in population is held by Arizona's Maricopa County. The County gained 696,000 residents between 2000 and 2006, an increase that exceeds the collective population of all but 15 U.S. cities. This is the fourth...
2006 Census Data: Fastest Growing & Most Populated States
The U.S. Census Bureau estimates and releases Census data of the country on a periodic basis. The Bureau uses the data available on births, deaths, migration and other administrative records and survey data to develop estimates of migration for the census.
In a recent survey report, the U.S Census Bureau News has released a list of top five most populated states in the U.S. The report is based on population estimates taken from July 1, 2005 to July 1, 2006.
According to the U.S. Census...
2006 US Census: San Diego - 7th Most Populated City
In August of 2006, the US Census Bureau released estimates of population size for cities within the United States. Incorporated in 1850, the City of San Diego has grown to become the 7th most populated City in the nation. The data showed that San Diego City has 1,208,331 residents. The median age of residents was 33.5 years and approximately 26.4% of the population was born outside of the United States.
San Diego City is located within San Diego County, which is the 6th most populated county...
2006: Demographic Profile Of Home Buyers In The United States
With a constantly shifting housing market, the profile of homebuyers and sellers is continuously evolving. Understanding the demographics of todays homebuyers and sellers is therefore vital to understanding the current trends in the real estate market, as well as the current and future housing needs of home buyers
The National Association of Realtors (NAR) conducts an annual survey of demographic patterns of home buyers and sellers. This report is entitled the NAR Profile of Home Buyers and...
2006: Most Active Real Estate Foreclosure Markets
The foreclosure market is an attractive option for buyers wanting to invest in real estate. A foreclosed property is a mortgaged property that has been taken over by the lender due to non-payment of the mortgage. The lender then sells the property in order to recover the money, often at below market prices. Foreclosed homes, condos and other properties can for make excellent investments and is a popular choice for those entering the real estate market.
The October 2006 issue of Business 2.0...
2006: San Diegos Most Populated Industries And Occupations
The United States Census Bureau recently released data about the economic characteristics of various communities in the United States. The data was reported in the Bureaus annual American Community Survey report.
One area of focus in the report was the number of people in various industries within San Diego County. Overall, the ACS Report indicated that San Diego County had a population of about 2,824,259. Of the total population, 1,400,199 are men and 1,424,060 women.
Top 13 Industries...
2006: U.S. Cities With Affordable Real Estate And Homes
The price of housing is a major challenge in the United States. Some estimates note that more than 50% of the population cannot afford a median priced home. According to National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), of the total number of new and existing homes sold nationwide during the third quarter, only 40.4 percent were affordable for families earning the median U.S. income of $59,600.
But it is good news that housing affordability on the national level has not changed much in the third...
2006: U.S. Cities With Overvalued Real Estate And Home Prices
Buying a home is a big-time real estate investment and has to be done with great prudence. Knowing where not to buy a home is as important as are the dos and donts of buying a home.
Of the many top ten lists on CNNMoney.com, there is listed the top ten overvalued cities in America where it is better not to buy a home for the next two years or so. The report states a variety of reasons for the unfavorable market conditions.
Five cities in California Bakersfield, Fresno, Merced, Sacramento...
2007: Home Features That Buyers Want
Extra garage space emerged among the top home feature preferences of home buyers in the latest home buyer preference survey conducted by National Association of Realtors (NAR).
The survey titled "2007 Profile of Buyers' Home Feature Preferences" brings to the forefront the changes that have taken place in home buyers' preferences when it comes to what they want in their homes. Conducted among buyers who purchased homes last year, the survey focused on their preferences among 75 home features...
4 California Cities Make Top 25 Most Populated List
In June 2007, the United States Census Bureau released data listing the top 25 most populated cities in the country. Not only is California the most populous state in the country with about 36 million people, it also has four of the most populated cities in the United States.
California cities that made the top 25 list include:
Los Angeles, ranked number 2 with about 3,849,378 people. San Diego, ranked number 8 with about 1,256,951 people. San Jose, ranked number 10 with about 929,936...
Advertising Your Home Online? Provide A Floor Plan
People today are making home buying decisions with the help of the Internet. With most of home shopping done on the Web, sellers are vying to know what attracts them and how to sell their homes faster online.
If you are a home seller and want to sell your home faster, then you may want to include a floor plan in your marketing information. Home buyers are increasingly looking beyond the home pictures that buyers usually provide, and are keen on knowing more about the kind of home they are...
Affordable Homes And Real Estate In U.S. College Football Towns
Often with financial help from parents, some college-age students choose to purchase homes or condos in communities where they attend college. This option allows students to live in a property that is usually more spacious and comfortable than typical dormitory-style rooms. For students who value attending a college with a large football program, affordable real estate may be an important criterion when selecting a college or university.
Coldwell Banker, a real estate firm, conducted a recent...
Americans Relocating To Western And Southeastern States
In one of the latest analysis of relocation trends of the people in the United States, it has been found that Americans continue to move towards western and southeast states.
According to migration trend analysis by United Van Lines, America's largest mover, Americans continue to gravitate toward the West and Southeast and away from the Northeast and Midwest. The company has been tracking moving trends since 1977 and has about 30 percent of the market for moving household goods. The recent...
Are Beachfront Homes For You?
Waterfront homes and seafront homes offer all the charms and attractions of a romantic idyllic living beside blue waters and are perhaps second to none. If you are someone looking to invest on a home with water views, near a beach, a lake or a bay, then it is good to be aware of the pros and cons of living by the ocean before going in for such a purchase. Just read on to know about them.
Living by the ocean offers the following advantages, according to Tonja Demoff, author of "Bubble Proof:...
Baby Boomers Downsizing To Smaller Homes & Condos
There is an interesting trend happening with the Baby Boomers. According to an article in the Christian Science Monitor by Marilyn Gardner, Boomers are moving to smaller living quarters and are increasingly prepared to pare down possessions in the process.
For those of you who need to know who these 'Baby boomers' are, they are the people who were born just after the World War II and are called so because of the boom in the number of babies during that period.
According to a study by FH...
Baby Boomers Will Drive Real Estate Growth
Baby boomers, baby boomers, baby boomers; we all hear this term over and over again. So who are the baby boomers? Baby boomers are people in the United States who were born between 1946 and 1964. Approximately 78.2 million people fall into this category.
As a group, baby boomers comprise the largest population cohort in the history of the United States. The size of the group gives it vast influence over American politics, popular cultural, and of course, real estate. To evaluate the influence...
Best Rural Places To Buy A Home In The U.S.
If you love to live in the country and are looking for the finest rural setting to settle down, what better place to choose from than America's top ten rural places? The February issue of Progressive Farmer features the top ten best places to live in rural America in 2007. These rural counties have been chosen based on statistics such as education, crime, health care etc. and as well as their picturesque settings. The ten rural places that made it to the top list are:
1. Barren County,...
Buying A Home Or Real Estate In San Diego County?
One of the original counties of California, San Diego County is named in honor of the Franciscan St. Didacus of Alcala, known in Spanish as San Diego de Alcala de Henares. Located in the far southwest, bordering Mexico, it is the third largest County by population in the State of California.
Sun, sand and surf is a way of life with people in San Diego. The county is blessed with year round good weather making it a favorite with first time visitors as well as residents. No wonder then San...
Can U.S. Luxury Real Estate Markets Sustain Home Prices?
Top 10 Luxury Home Markets To Watch for Price Increases or Reductions
The Unique Homes Magazine has listed 25 luxury home markets to watch in 2007 in its January issue. According to the Unique Homes report the 25 luxury markets will indicate where the luxury real estate market is heading to. These markets along with features that make them stand out from the rest are worth watching out for.
The following is a brief report on the top 10 luxury home markets to watch for price increases or...
Central San Diego Real Estate Market Mid Year Snapshot Of Median Prices (2006) Single Family Homes
Central San Diego Real Estate Market Mid Year Snapshot of Median Prices (2006) Single Family Homes
As of this writing, the San Diego real estate markets appears to have shifted from one that favors sellers to one that favors buyers. However, this premise may not hold true for all communities within San Diego, as median prices for some communities continue to rise while others fall.
While there are many metrics to evaluate the real estate pricing trends of a community, one commonly used...
Demographic Profile Of American Home Buyers
The home buyer profile keeps changing over time along with the shifting dynamics of American demographics. Today's home buyer is very much different from yesterdays. This article throws light on the typical home buyer of today based on CNNMoney.com latest synopsis of the average home buyer of 2007.
According to the National Association of Realtors (NAR), the biggest group among home buyers is married couples who account for 61 % of all home purchases made. Another growing trend in the recent...
Experts Forecast 2007 U.S. Real Estate Market Trends
Modest median price gains in new and existing homes, a stable interest rate on the 30-year fixed mortgage, decreased housing starts and a stable unemployment rate are some of the features of the 2007 housing forecast provided by major trade group economists as reported by The Inman News.
NAR chief economist David Lereah expects new-home sales to fall from 1.07 million units sold in 2006 to 975,000 units in 2007, which is an 8.7% decline. He cites decreased new home construction as a large...
Fastest Growing Communities In The United States
On August 21, 2006, the United States Census Bureau released data ranking the population growth of major metropolitan areas (population of 50,000 or more), as well as micropolitan areas (population of more than 10,000 but less than 50,000) in the nation. Two lists are provided in this article. The first list ranks the top 15 metropolitan areas, and the second list ranks the top 15 micropolitan areas.
Communities were ranked based on their percentage change in population from April 1, 2000 to...
Global Top 10 Affordable & Unaffordable Real Estate Markets
The 3rd Annual Demographia International Housing Affordability Survey 2007 rates the housing affordability in major urban markets across the globe. The survey included 159 major urban housing markets in 6 countries - Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, United Kingdom and the United States.
Demographia uses 'Median Multiple' to rate housing affordability which is calculated by dividing median house price by the median household income. A higher median multiple indicates poor housing...
Green Homes: No Longer Just A Real Estate Fad
Green homes are eco-friendly homes that are energy efficient and use ecological design and sustainable resources. There has been a tremendous increase in awareness of the benefits of green building in America among builders and home owners alike. With home builders finding it easier to construct green homes, the number of green homes constructed throughout the country has gone up remarkably.
Ecological concerns and the increasing awareness of the advantages of green homes have led to an...
Home Buyers 18-35 Age Range Have Buying Power
Young adults aged 18 to 35 with household incomes of $100,000 and above make prime prospects as home buyers especially for upscale homes, according to Bob Jordan, president of International Demographics, Inc., a market research firm that publishes The Media Audit. In the 87 metro markets the Media Audit surveys, 23.2 million adults have household incomes of over $100,000. Of these adults, 26.56 % fall under the age bracket of 18 to 35, forming a considerable chunk of young affluent home...
Home Buying Preference Of Echo Boomers/Generation Y
Home buying preferences of large demographic groups have a lasting influence on the housing market. The impact of Generation Y or echo boomers - the people born in the United Stats between 1981 and 1999, on the housing market is undeniable. With the echo boomers now coming of age and buying homes, their home buying preferences have assumed greater importance. This article is a brief summary of the home buying preferences of people born between 1981 and 1999.
According to industry experts in...
Home Ownership Benefits U.S. Society
Several studies have evaluated the impact of the rising U.S. home ownership rate on Americans society. Besides boosting the economy (in 2005 alone, 16 % of total economic activity was from the housing sector), home ownership also provides other social benefits. A study conducted by the National Association of Realtors (NAR) found that home ownership positively impacts the U.S. society in at least five areas: social stability, educational achievement, civic participation, crime rates and...
Home Prices Decline In Most Top 20 Markets
The Standard & Poor's/Case-Shiller U.S. National Home Price Index posted a record annual decline of 3.2% in the home price growth rate. The data from the revised results for the 2nd quarter of 2007, published in June, reveal a declining growth rate in the prices of single family homes in most of the top 20 metro areas indices. The S & P/Case-Shiller Home Price Index tracks the value of typical single-family homes in the U.S. for the 20 U.S. metropolitan areas listed below.
This year's...
Home Prices In 2006 Grow At Slowest Rate Since 1999
Home prices rice in the 2006 calendar year were at the slowest in eight years, according to Freddie Mac's Conventional Mortgage Home Price Index (CMHPI). The U.S. home prices grew at an annual rate of 6.1 % last year registering the lowest growth rate since 1999 when the prices appreciated at 5.4 %. By comparison, the annual growth rate in 2005 was 13.3 %, more than twice of last year's home price appreciate rate. Home prices rose at an annual rate of 4.9 % in the 4th quarter of 2006 from...
Housing Prices In The Top 10 Richest Zip Codes In The United States
The big housing boom that the nation experienced over the last five years, especially from the third quarter of 2001 through the third quarter of 2006, has not only perked the overall housing prices in the country, but also created a significant rise in the prices of America's richest Zip codes.
The Standard & Poor's Case-Shiller Home Price Index registered a five year increase of 63.7 % in home prices, for the nation in totality, according to Fiserv Lending Solutions, that supplies data...
Is Your Condo Too Loud?
While condo buyers have to look into various factors before deciding on the purchase of a condo, one major aspect that remains very important is the noise factor. Condo living and noise often seem to go hand in hand. Many condo owners are plagued by noise issues. Whether it is due to footfall noise caused by hardwood floors, or the sound transmitting through the walls, condo noise could be very disturbing. This common but unlivable problem can totally disrupt peaceful living, even though the...
Key Shifts In San Diego County Demographic Patterns - Real Estate Implications
On August 15, 2006, the US Census Bureau released its annual statistics for various communities. The data for San Diego County revealed some significant shifts from 2000 to 2005 in terms of the total population in San Diego, the percentage of males to females, percentage of people at various ages, and the racial composition of the County.
POPULATION SHIFTS
Total Population = 2,813,833 (CY 2000) vs. 2,824,259 (CY 2005) = 0.4% increase
Of the total population, there were shifts in the...
Military Home Buyer Guide
INTRODUCTION
If youre in the military and considering buying a home, there are some issues you should consider that are unique to active-duty military members. Some of these issue include: the decision to rent vs. buy, advantages and disadvantages of getting a Veterans Administration (VA) guaranteed loan, and other issues related to finding a home and closing the deal.
SHOULD I RENT OR BUY?
The answer is, it depends. The main complication for military homebuyers is that the duration of an...
Most Expensive Real Estate Rental Markets In The U.S.
According to "Out of Reach", the annual report of the National Low Income Housing Coalition (NLIHC), prices of many rental markets have increased sharply over the past few years making affordable housing difficult for low and medium wage workers.
The report reveals a marked disparity between people's earning and rental housing costs. This difference is sizeable and has increased every year. In fact, the cost of rental housing has gone up by 28% in the past 7 years, much beyond the wages...
Pacific Beach, San Diego Real Estate, July 2006 Home Sales Data
Pacific Beach is located on the central coast of San Diego County within the 92109 Zip Code. If you are interested in Pacific Beach real estate, then you should find the information below useful. The following summarizes sales data for detached single-family homes and attached condominiums and townhomes. This sales data covers the period from July 1, 2006 through July 31, 2006.
Approximately 18 detached single-family were homes were sold during July 2006. Of these 18 homes, the average asking...
Property Tax Implications Of Purchasing San Diego Real Estate
Below is general discussion of various factors impacting property taxes in San Diego, California. The reader should consult their tax advisor for definitive guidance about property tax issues and not rely soley on the informaton below.
Property tax rates are capped in California due to the passage of Proposition 13 in 1978 (Prop 13). Prop 13 was a ballot measure approved by the voters of California to limit property tax increases. The legislation also mandated that any future increases in...
San Diego County - 6th Most Populous County In The United States
On August 4, 2006, the Census Bureau released estimates of population size and racial composition of various counties within the United States. Of US Counties with 1 million or more residents, the Bureau ranked the top 38 Counties by population size and racial make up.
San Diego ranked number 6 in population size, with an estimated 2,933,462 people as of July 1, 2005. Other counties in California also ranked in the survey as follows:
- Rank #1 - Los Angeles County (9,935,475 residents) -...
San Diego Home Sales Data August 2006
If you are in the market for San Diego real estate, homes or condos for sale, then youre probably keeping up on current market trends. The article describes August 2006 sales data for single-family homes located in Central San Diego County.
One way to determine if home prices are falling or increasing in a particular region is to compare the median price of homes in a community against the median price a year ago. The median price is a mid-point, where half the homes are above that price and...
San Diego Population Up 3.9% Over Past 5 Years
On August 15, 2006, the U.S. Census Bureau released population estimates for the Nation. The Bureau provides annual estimates of population trends via its American Community Survey (ACS) report. An evaluation of data over last five years (July 2000 through July 2005) provides some interesting statistics for population change within California counties.
Of the top 15 most populated counties within California, San Diego ranked #14 in terms of population growth. The population change for San...
Strategies For Buying Real Estate In A Slow Market
The real estate market tends to be cyclical with some periods favoring buyers and other periods favoring sellers. As with other free markets, the pricing and availability of real estate is directly related to the forces of supply and demand. While many real estate markets in the United States are experiencing a substantial slowdown, other markets remain robust, and some even continue to grow. What makes the situation even more complicated is that even within a particular city or county, there...
Top 10 Cities For Younger Retirees
Young retirees looking out for the best cities in the U.S. to retire young but still be engaged in an active lifestyle may take a look at the top ten cities that have been chosen by the Money Magazine with Bert Sperling of Bestplace.net this year. The best cities have been selected based on important factors for an active lifestyle such as population growth, cost of living, economic health, recreation opportunities and leisure activities. The city's proximity to a large metro area, college...
Top 10 Fastest Growing U.s. Metros From 2000 To 2006
The 50 fastest growing metro areas were mostly concentrated in the West and the South, with 23 of them in the West and 25 in the South, according to the latest U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates. Of the remaining two of the top 50, Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, Ark.-Mo. was the only metro area that spread over both the South and Midwest region while the lone metro area of the Midwest was Sioux Falls, S.D. It is interesting to note that there were no metro areas in the Northeast among...
Top 10 Golf Real Estate Communities In San Diego, California
If you are looking for the best golf community living in San Diego County, check out these top ten golf communities that are the best in sunny Southern California, according to Golf Community Realty. These exclusive gated golfing communities offer the most suitable lifestyle for golf lovers and have been chosen based on the homes available and the amenities they offer. All ten communities enjoy the exquisite Californian weather year round and are the ultimate golf areas in San Diego County....
Top 10 Kitchen Design Trends
The kitchen plays an important role in a household as the main point of gathering for family members. It's not surprising that home owners spend $54,200 on an average for remodeling their kitchen, according to the Remodeling magazine.
The following are the top ten kitchen design trends that have been highlighted in the recently held annual Kitchen Industry Show and Convention in Las Vegas. Discover the 2007 kitchen design trends and keep in touch with what home buyers want.
1. The kitchen...
Top 10 Most Expensive Homes In The United States
A $135 million home tops the list of the most expensive homes for sale in America. Forbes.com compiled a list of the world's most valuable homes on the market for the year 2007. The following are the top ten of America's priciest mansions pulled out from the Forbes list. Interestingly six of the top ten of the world's most expensive homes in 2007 are American.
The top 10 most expensive homes for sale in the United States in 2007 are:
1. Hala Ranch - Aspen, Colorado, $135 million: This...
Top 10 U.S. Cities With The Lowest Taxes?
A recent survey by the District of Columbia government identified top 10 cities in the U.S. that have the lowest overall tax burden. The survey was conducted on the state and local tax burden of families in the largest city in each of America's 50 states and Washington, D.C. The survey provided the stat on the state/local income, sales tax, real estate tax and auto/personal property tax incurred by couples at various income levels.
Kiplinger's Personal Finance Magazine provided the rankings...
Top 10 Upgrades To Green Your Home
A green home is one that is eco-friendly and is at harmony with the environment. You can help the environment by making your home greener. Here is how you can do so by adopting a more energy-efficient and earth-friendly lifestyle.
Read the following top 10 ways to green your home. 1. Upgrade to greener appliances. Make your home energy efficient by upgrading to greener appliances. Replace old appliances with energy-efficient models that are Energy Star rated to scale down your energy...
Top 15 California Cities With Population Growth From 2005 To 2006
Every year, the United States Census Bureau publishes data for population shifts between incorporated cities with more than 100,000 people. For cities within California, the top 15 are ranked below based on the percentage increase in population from July 2005 to July 2006.
1. Lancaster . Located about 70 miles north of Los Angeles, Lancaster achieved the largest percent growth from 2005 (population = 134,106) to 2006 (140,804), resulting in a 4.99% change.
2. Bakersfield . Located...
Top 20 Real Estate Foreclosure Markets, Mid-Year 2007
Stockton, California reported the highest foreclosure rate among the nation's 100 largest metro areas from Jan to Jun 2007, according to RealtyTrac, an online marketplace for foreclosure sales. Detroit and Las Vegas documented the next highest foreclosure rates. RealtyTrac's 2007 Midyear Metropolitan Foreclosure Market Report showed the foreclosure activity in the top 100 metro areas for the first half of 2007. As foreclosure rates continue to rise, 82 out of 100 metro areas recorded...
Top 20 U.S. Communities At Risk For Home Price Reductions
The risk of home price reductions across the U.S. has been triggered by the year-over-year slowdown in the appreciation rate of home prices and a decrease in housing affordability, according to the PMI Mortgage Insurance Co. The forecasts are based on PMIs Winter 2007 Market Risk Index report that lists out the communities which face the risk of home price decrease in the forthcoming years. Several communities are at risk of home price reductions but in areas that have strong economic...
Top 25 Schools In San Diego County, California - 2006
School quality is one of the most important factors that parents consider when determining where to buy a home, condominium or townhouse. In the past, it was difficult to evaluate the quality of schools because no consistent evaluation standards existed between states, and sometimes between counties within a state. However, federal legislation such as No Child Left Behind (passed in 2002) sought to remedy this situation. But even before 2002, some states anticipated the need for greater...
Top 5 Real Estate Markets For Price Increases And Decreases
In its 4th quarter report of 2006, the real estate information site estimates the home value trends for the U.S. and 75 metropolitan areas. According to the data from http://Zillow.com, home values are now declining slightly on a year-over-year basis for the first time in a decade after years of appreciation.
Zillow's home value data goes back to 1997 and reveals the depreciation of home value rates at 0.48 % year-over-year at the national level. The depreciation in home value every quarter...
Top 5 U.S. Metro Cities For Relocation
In an analysis of the cities that Americans move to the most, Move, Inc. came up with the top 5 cities. Chicago, Houston, Austin, Los Angeles and Atlanta are the top 5 cities that people are moving to the most. Move's Trend Spot brought out the trends of these top 5 cities in its April issue with a special focus on the cities and a starter home available in each one of them. 1. A good find - Chicago, Illinois: Home prices are still affordable and reasonable in this windy city. Just...
Top 7 Countries That Invest In U.S. Real Estate
Despite a recent slowdown, the U.S. real estate market continues to be a popular investment destination for foreign investors. Attracted by a desirable return on investment, many foreign nations continue to invest heavily in the U.S. residential and commercial real estate markets. In fact, in 2005, foreign investment in U.S. real estate reached 1.83 trillion.
To evaluate the impact of foreign investment on the U.S. real estate market, the National Association of Realtors (NAR) produced a 2006...
Top 7 International Real Estate Markets
Based on several factors that include lifestyle, retirement, opportunities for fun and investment, International Living magazine has chosen the worlds seven hot spots for 2007. Still virtually unnoticed by the world's tourists, these seven regions are the best international real estate markets in 2007. They are:
1. Montenegro: This spectacular European country on the Adriatic Sea that many have almost forgotten has topped the list of best international real estate markets. The aquamarine...
Top 8 U.S. Cities For Home Price Appreciation
Investors and home buyers are always on the look out for cities that have housing markets with appreciating home prices, especially when there is a slump in the housing market nationwide. Here are the insights into the top 8 U.S. cities for home price appreciation according to the Office of Federal Housing Enterprise Oversight (OFHEO) that are worth buying a home in, especially in view of their appreciating home prices.
The top eight cities that have exceeded the U.S. average in home...
Top Ranking U.S. Cities To Live
A list of cities and towns that are the best places to live in U.S. has been put together by http://Relocate-America.com, based on the nominations of its customers. Relocate America offers relocation resources and information to people who are relocating to a new community. The top 100 places to live are compiled annually and are selected based on key data on neighborhood details, its beauty, education, recreational activities and economic growth, crime and housing. With the statistics and...
Top Rated Cities For Retirees
If you are someone looking for a dream place to live your retirement life, here are the top five best choices according to AARP The Magazine, which is a bi-monthly periodical that represents the 50+ market.
These dream cities have everything a retiree could ask for. AARP Researchers selected the cheapest cities based on factors such as affordability, income, property and sales tax. Of these, five dream places were selected considering additional criteria such as weather, recreational...
Top Retirement Cities For Seniors
If you fancy moving to a top-notch location to retire, this article is a must-read. In its recent report, Bizjournals.com identified the top cities across the U.S. favored by the senior residents. The website analyzed the cities that had the fastest growing senior populations and came up with the most popular retirement havens.
Bizjournals took into account cities that had experienced a rapid growth in the population of senior residents in the last 5 years. The study compared 938 markets in...
Top-Ranking Communities For Housing Growth In United States
On August 21, 2006, the U.S. Census Bureau released information about housing growth in the Nation. The Bureau provided data covering the period from July 1, 2004 to July 1, 2005. The data was segmented by changes in the actual number of housing units, as well as the percentage change in housing units for a particular county.
As a nation, there were approximately 124.5 million housing units as of July 1, 2005, which was a 1.5% increase from July 1, 2004.
Listed below are the top 15 counties...
U.S. Cities With Top Home Price Gains And Declines
In a study of the 100 biggest housing markets by population in the United States, Fiserv Lending Solutions has come up with top five cities that are predicted to have the maximum home price gains and bottom five that are expected to show price declines from April 2007 to April 2008.
The top 5 cities that are slated to show home price gains are as follows:
1.McAllen, Texas: It's good news for McAllen home buyers with Fiserv forecasting a price gain of 9.8 percent over the next year for this...
U.S. Real Estate Forecast From A Supply & Demand Perspective
On any given day, people can easily find articles and news stories describing an impending bust of the so-called real estate bubble. Despite this gloomy prediction, many experts believe that the recent slowdown in housing will be a gradual and modest readjustment rather than sharp bust or decline. These experts believe that factors that lead to a sharp decline in the real estate market are just not present in the current economic outlook. In fact, a recent study by the Joint Center for Housing...
U.S. Real Estate Foreclosures Increase Nationwide
Foreclosures continue to rise across America. According to the latest annual report of http://Foreclosures.com, the number of foreclosures filed nationwide in 2006 had increased by 51 percent from the previous year, with foreclosure filings nearly topping one million. When compared to 641,000 foreclosure filings made in 2005 nationwide, almost 971,000 foreclosure filings were reported last year.
Among the States, California reported the highest number of foreclosure filings in 2006 with...
What Are Real Estate Short Sales?
In many parts of the country, home prices doubled during the period from 2000 to 2005. During this same time, creative financing programs (e.g. zero down payment, adjustable rate loans, interest only loans, option ARMs loans, negative amortization loans, etc.) gained popularity and helped some people buy homes who would not normally qualify based on their income, debt level and credit history.
Most real estate markets are now cooling, and some are even experiencing declining prices. In times...
What Do Women Want In Home Designs?
Recent research in real estate has revealed the tremendous buying power that todays women have. According to a study by the National Association of Realtors, 21% of recent home purchases were done by women. Home builders estimate that women have been the deciding authority in about 87% of home purchases.
Last year, the real estate market saw a record number of single-women buying homes, accounting for about 22% of the market. This means that single women purchase one in every five homes....
What Do Younger Children Want In A New Home?
When designing homes for families, homebuilders and architects are increasingly getting ideas and suggestions from children on what they want in their homes. In fact, children have been found to contribute significant ideas towards making homes more kid-friendly. Many of these ideas are not only imaginative, but also practical and help enhance the design and value of homes.
To demonstrate the point, Pardee Homes, a Los Angeles based builder, designed a unique family home that it showcased...
What To Know When Buying A Fixer Upper Home
Fixer upper homes are those that are in need of repair. They make for good investment because buyers generally buy a fixer upper home at a much lower price. These properties gain good value once they are fixed up and sell at a significant profit. Although purchasing a fixer upper home is lucrative, buyers need to consider many factors before going in for the fixer upper property of their own.
The following are the points you need to know when buying a fixer upper home.
Location. The location...
Whats The Price Of A Two-Bedroom Condo In San Diego?
The San Diego region is considered to be one of the more expensive areas of the Country for real estate purchases. However, there are some areas of San Diego that are pricier than others areas.
The information bellows summarizes the availability of two-bedroom condominiums and townhomes at various price ranges, and within different San Diego communities.
COMMUNITIES WITH UNITS IN THE $200-$300K RANGE
The communities below often have condominiums and townhomes in the $200-$300k price range....
Where Are The Safest Places To Live In The United States?
Being in a safe community is one of the most important factors that buyers consider when purchasing a home, condo or any other type of real estate. So where are Americas most secure places to live? The Farmers Insurance Group of Companies has released its third annual ranking of top 20 Most Secure U.S. Places to Live.
Bert Sperling, a database expert with http://bestplaces.net, compiled the Farmers rankings based on data from 379 U.S. municipalities. Factors such as crime statistics,...
Why Should You Buy Investment Real Estate In College Towns?
Now seems to be the best time to invest in properties in college towns where housing demand is high due to a soaring rental market according to the New rules of real estate by Business 2.0 Magazine. With home prices still out of home buyer's range, and homeowners selling their homes due to rising interest rates, rents are expected to increase nationwide. This makes buying investment property in rental markets such as college towns an attractive option, one that is already being pursued by...
Women Drive Real Estate Purchases
Women are working more, earning more and buying more than they ever did. Consequently, they have a significant influence on the American economy in general, and the real estate industry in particular.
The collective buying power of US women accounts for about 85 % of all consumer purchases. When it comes to purchasing patterns, women are estimated to make 94 % of home furnishings decisions, 91 % of new homes purchase decisions, and 89 % of travel decisions.
Women's earnings have accelerated...
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