Posts about Real Estate Market Reports as of October 20, 2009

“ If you’re in the business of making market calls, you’re going to wrong . That’s just how it is. I’m wrong all the time. So is Jim Cramer. It happens. But I won’t tolerate someone trying to run away from their calls. There’s no excuse for that.”  ( Crossing Wall Street ) Will investors in Covestor and kaChing ’s new investment accounts fare any better than they would have in mutual funds or ETFs?  ( Abnormal Returns also Kirk Report ) What time frame is the promising for individual traders?  ( CSS Analytics , A Dash of Insight ) “There is now only one problem with the rally in stocks… CNBC and some real shitty money managers are getting off the hook .

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Despite challenging macroeconomic conditions, UDR Inc. ( UDR ), a leading multifamily real estate investment trust (REIT), reported relatively modest third quarter results with an increase in rental revenues and comparatively high same-store occupancy rates at 95.6%. Although rental revenues during the quarter increased to $150.3 million from $147.4 million in the year-ago period, year-over-year same-store revenues and net operating income decreased 3% and 3.7%, respectively.

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( MONTGOMERY ADVERTISER ) – Sour real estate loans are likely to plague bank balance sheets when they begin reporting third quarter earnings. While none of the banks serving Montgomery are expected to report the kind of losses that caused Colonial Bank to fail, many of the banks will report red ink and heavy loan losses, according to banking experts. Regions, which has the largest share of deposits in the market, will report its earnings Tuesday and will discuss the report in a 10 a.m.

Owners Perspective Magazine – According to Study Half of Recent Purchasers Rented Timeshare Prior to Buying According to Vacation Timeshare Owners Report, 2009 Edition by the ARDA International Foundation ( AIF ), recent timeshare purchasers are younger, wealthier and happy with their vacation product. Overall, more than six in ten timeshare owners are age 45 or older, with Baby Boomers ranked as the largest generation of timeshare owners (45 percent).

Home values are predicted to drop in 342 out of 381 markets during the next year, according to a new forecast of real estate prices. Overall, the national median home price is predicted to drop 11.3% by June 30, 2010, according to Fiserv, a financial information and analysis firm. For the following year, the firm anticipates some stabilization with prices rising 3.6%. In the past, Fiserv anticipated the rapid decline in home-sale prices over the past few years — though it underestimated the scope.

Owners Perspective Magazine – According to Study Half of Recent Purchasers Rented Timeshare Prior to Buying According to Vacation Timeshare Owners Report, 2009 Edition by the ARDA International Foundation ( AIF ), recent timeshare purchasers are younger, wealthier and happy with their vacation product. Overall, more than six in ten timeshare owners are age 45 or older, with Baby Boomers ranked as the largest generation of timeshare owners (45 percent).

Michael Orr, from the Cromford Report , published his mid-month update and forecast.  I think the most interesting aspect of the report is that foreclosures are not mentioned once, and short sales may have driving the market now. Mid Month Pricing Update and Forecast Each month about this time we look back at the previous month and analyze how pricing has behaved and report on how well our forecasting techniques performed. We also give a forecast for how pricing will move over the next 30 days.

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| Sourced From Cnbc.com |At a recent biomass conference in San Francisco, one institutional investor with capital exposure to carbon transactions lamented the “crowds of unemployed bankers” roaming around looking to create carbon “deals” and launch funds based on credits that have a tenuous value.“Even the people trading carbon since it’s been around don’t know what they’re doing,” he said.

As soon as I know I will be representing an owner and bringing their Honolulu home on the market, I always order a preliminary title report from First American Title on Kapiolani Blvd.  Clients often ask why I do this.  The short answer is that I want to avoid last minute surprises after a Purchase Contract is accepted and escrow is opened.

By JOHN D. MCKINNON WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service is examining more than 100,000 suspicious claims for the first-time home-buyer tax break, another sign of potential trouble for the soon-to-expire program. The measure, adopted in February as part of the economic-stimulus bill, gives first-time buyers an $8,000 tax credit in an effort to boost sales and stimulate the flaccid housing market. The program is set to end Nov.

by Andrew Gavin Marshall Global Research , October 3, 2009 War is Peace, Freedom is Slavery, Ignorance is Strength, and Debt is Recovery In light of the ever-present and unyieldingly persistent exclamations of ‘an end’ to the recession, a ‘solution’ to the crisis, and a ‘recovery’ of the economy; we must remember that we are being told this by the very same people and institutions which told us, in years past, that there was ‘nothing to worry about,’ that ‘the fundamentals are fine,’ and that there was ‘no danger’ of an economic crisis.

Psychiatrist Stephen Dwindle conducted a recent study of the top 40 urban areas within the U.S. and has determined the 5 most stressful cities. Based on the records, the most stressful city in America is Chicago, Illinois, followed by Los Angeles, New York City, Cleveland, and Providence. Residents of these cities are finding that life isn’t as easy as it used to be. A number of factors were taken into consideration in the report. For one thing, quality of life factors were considered.

Janette Sadik-Khan “Learning from New York” Shifting Gears II series SFU City Program at the Convention Centre, October 19 This was probably the largest audience for one of these lectures that I have seen: somehow everyone managed to get in although that meant a late start at 7:25 due to the length of line up. Gordon Price opened with his memory of  New York in the late seventies when everything looked bleak and dangerous.

Real estate sales in Redmond are still going strong.  There were lots of home sales closing this past week. (The weekly real estate buzz post has moved and will now be published at the beginning of each week.  The “Hot Sales Price of the Week” will now be posted at the end of each week.) For this week’s full report see below: View Larger Map In real estate terms, we call this area 530.

More good real estate news in Kirkland and King County.   Homes are selling in The Kirkland Highlands, as three home sales recently closed.  The number of properties for sale in King County is the lowest since March, 2nd! The Kirkland Highlands Real Estate Buzz post reporting on the latest real estate activity in the neighborhood has moved from Fridays to Mondays.  The “Hot Price of the Week” post will now be at the end of the week instead. The real estate statistics below reflect the activity in The Kirkland Highlands for the past two weeks.

I was recently reading the Sellsius real estate blog which is written and maintained by someone I would like to consider a friend – Joe Ferrera .  He’s been at this awhile and it’s one of the most widely read real estate blogs around.  It’s witty and full of interesting stuff that we real estate people can use.  Sometimes it’s quirky.  In fact, Joe used one of my suggestions in a blog post on a really wild looking house .

Foster Weeks publishes a weekly mortgage report which is updated every Monday morning. How is this affecting the San Francisco real estate market? Read our weekly and monthly market reports. Here’s what Mr. Weeks says about last week’s activity: “THE HEAT IS ON.” Glenn Frey. While cooler temperatures are beginning to descend on many parts of the country, Bonds and home loan rates are feeling the heat and pressure from several fronts.

Market Report: ‘Rush for yield’ lifts real-estate sector Independent Real estate gave the market firm foundations after support from Evolution Securities, which said the “rush for yield is driving a bull market” in the sector … More: Market Report: ‘Rush for yield’ lifts real-estate sector – Independent

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RISMEDIA, October 20, 2009—The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) along with the National Association of Realtors (NAR) and the National Association of Homebuilders (NAHB) sent a letter to senior Obama Administration officials yesterday requesting their support for a 12-month extension of the first-time homebuyer tax credit.  The letter, addressed to Treasury Secretary Geithner,  HUD Secretary Donovan and National Economic Council Chair Summers, outlines why the three organizations believe that the tax credit has had a stimulative effect on not only the housing market, but on the U.S.

RISMEDIA, October 20, 2009—Responding to recent testimony before the House Small Business Committee, the Appraisal Institute, one of the nation’s largest  organizations of real estate appraisers, reminded the Committee’s leaders that appraisers are not responsible for so-called low appraisals.  The Appraisal Institute joined the American Society of Appraisers, the American Society of Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers, and the National Association of Independent Fee Appraisers in a letter reacting to recent testimony by National Association of Home Builders President Joe Robson.

Real Estate Advisor asked: 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 reductions in 2007.

DSNews.com Foreclosures Drove September Prices Up Six Percent United Press International Real estate agents participating in the Inside Mortgage Finance Monthly Survey of Real Estate Market Conditions report that residential property values rose … REO Demand Pushes Sept. Prices Up: Campbell Survey Housing Wire New Report Uncovers Surprising ‘Mini-Boom’ in Housing DSNews.com all 6 news articles »

Summary: Real Estate Expert and Author, Kenn Renner (www.buyaustin.com) explains why Austin, Texas’ ranking has jumped to #1 in the Nation for “Healthiest Housing Market” Citing several recent reports from both local and national sources, Keller Williams Realtor and Author Kenn Renner of BuyAustin.com (http://www.buyaustin.com) reports that Austin has one of the best housing markets in the United States. Austin’s strong population growth and relatively robust job market are cited as reasons for the strength.

October 19th, 2009NJLeave a commentGo to comments Evergrande Real Estate announces the offer price for its IPO…If you wish to view the entire report, visit us at GEO Monitor or contact usThis report is provided as part of IIR Group Ltd.’s GEO (Global Equity Offerings) Monitor service, which tracks global IPO activity.

October 19th, 2009NJLeave a commentGo to comments China Real Estate Information Group makes successful debut on NASDAQ…If you wish to view the entire report, visit us at GEO Monitor or contact usThis report is provided as part of IIR Group Ltd.’s GEO (Global Equity Offerings) Monitor service, which tracks global IPO activity.

| Sourced From SDDT.com |A local investment firm said it closed the largest carbon offset transaction in the United States earlier this week, further expanding on its commitment to what it believes will be a vibrant domestic and regional market.“We’re buying these credits before there is a ton of demand,” said Greg Arnold, managing partner of CE2 Capital Partners.

When Dallas restaurateur Al Biernat set eyes on the Colorado hamlet of Creede some 15 years ago, it was love at first sight. And what’s not to love? Nestled among high rocky cliffs on the eastern side of the Continental Divide, the historic mining town is the picture-perfect home of just 400 year-round residents. The rest of the year, tens of thousands of tourists and part-timers cruise through. Best of all, it’s not a ski town. Unlike Vail or Aspen, there’s no crush of obnoxious fashionistas clamoring for lattes or sashimi.

Geithner’s Kitchen Cabinet by Bob Chapman Global Research October 19, 2009 Some of Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner’s closest aides, none of whom faced Senate confirmation, earned millions of dollars a year working for Goldman Sachs Group Inc., Citigroup Inc. and other Wall Street firms, according to financial disclosure forms. The advisers include Gene Sperling, who last year took in $887,727 from Goldman Sachs and $158,000 for speeches mostly to financial companies, including the firm run by accused Ponzi scheme mastermind R.

Bullhead City, Fort Mohave, and Mohave Valley home sales for September, 2009. Includes all residential property types (Single Family Homes, Manufactured Homes, Condominiums) reported to the Western Arizona REALTOR Data Exchange. No commercial property or vacant land. Bullhead City Homes Sold in September, 2009 Summer is over, and as is typical in our seasonal market, September home sales were predictably lower than August – just like clockwork.

Bullhead City, Fort Mohave, and Mohave Valley home sales for September, 2009. Includes all residential property types (Single Family Homes, Manufactured Homes, Condominiums) reported to the Western Arizona REALTOR Data Exchange. No commercial property or vacant land. Bullhead City Homes Sold in September, 2009 Summer is over, and as is typical in our seasonal market, September home sales were predictably lower than August – just like clockwork.

GTA Realtors report mid-October sales and average price stats In the first two weeks of October, Greater Toronto Realtors reported 3,631 sales – up 34 per cent compared to the first two weeks of October 2008. The average price for these transactions was up 17 per cent year-over-year to $414,479. “While demand for existing homes has remained strong, it is important to recognize the context of current statistics. We are now making comparisons to the fall of 2008 when we experienced a marked decline in sales and average price,” said TREB President Tom Lebour.

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DSNews.com Foreclosures Drove September Prices Up Six Percent United Press International Real estate agents participating in the Inside Mortgage Finance Monthly Survey of Real Estate Market Conditions report that residential property values rose … REO Demand Pushes Sept. Prices Up: Campbell Survey Housing Wire New Report Uncovers Surprising ‘Mini-Boom’ in Housing DSNews.com all 6 news articles »

Economic News USD – Dollar Drops to a Year Low against the Euro Last week the Dollar saw mainly downtrends against the major currencies. The USD dropped to a 14-month low against the EUR, as the EUR/USD pair reached the 1.4965 level. The Dollar weakened against the Pound as well, hitting as low as 1.6395. It appears that the Dollar dropped due to some positive data from the U.S economy. The Core Retail Sales rose by 0.5% in September, beating expectations for a 0.3% rise.

    By Garry Marr, National Post If you ask Les Liversidge why he left Toronto for Markham, he is quick to answer: “It was the business taxes, principally the tax bill on the building itself that did it.” Four years ago, the 55-year-old lawyer owned a building in north Toronto out of which he ran a small firm that practised occupational safety and workers’ compensation law. His dilemma was property taxes — they had gone through the roof.

Existing home sales in the Toronto area show a 28% increase in September compared to the year before, according to the figures released on Monday, by the Toronto Real Estate Board (TREB). TREB notes that 8,196 homes have traded hands during the month. As you can see in the graph above, it was a slow start at the begining of the year, however once th emarket picked up sales began to outshine 2008’s. With the current trend we have been seing since May, we can expect the months of October, November and December of 2009 to have a similar increase.

October 19th, 2009NJLeave a commentGo to comments Wuhan Langold Real Estate launches its IPO schedule…If you wish to view the entire report, visit us at GEO Monitor or contact usThis report is provided as part of IIR Group Ltd.’s GEO (Global Equity Offerings) Monitor service, which tracks global IPO activity.

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By Loyd Eskildson Wouldn’t it be wonderful to read a book about Jamie Dimon, CEO of J.P. Morgan Chase,  and obtain an increased understanding of banking, the 2008 crash, and how Dimon has successfully managed banks? Unfortunately, it won’t happen easily via Last Man Standing. The book fails to take a management emphasis, rarely defines terms and concepts, and is basically a chronology of Dimon’s life. Nonetheless, some good can be derived from its reading.   Dimon, without question, is highly talented.

Bob Chapman The International Forecaster October 19, 2009 Some of Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner’s closest aides, none of whom faced Senate confirmation, earned millions of dollars a year working for Goldman Sachs Group Inc., Citigroup Inc. and other Wall Street firms, according to financial disclosure forms. Gene Sperling is part of Geithner’s kitchen cabinet.

Bob Chapman The International Forecaster October 19, 2009Some of Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner’s closest aides, none of whom faced Senate confirmation, earned millions of dollars a year working for Goldman Sachs Group Inc., Citigroup Inc. and other Wall Street firms, according to financial disclosure forms. Gene Sperling is part of Geithner’s kitchen cabinet. The advisers include Gene Sperling, who last year took in $887,727 from Goldman Sachs and $158,000 for speeches mostly to financial companies, including the firm run by accused Ponzi scheme mastermind R.

Here is the Banning Lewis Ranch and Powers Area Real Estate Market Report for September 2009 – brought to you by the Colorado Springs Real Estate Connection. Marksheffel Area and Banning Lewis Ranch Real Estate: Marksheffel is a N/S thoroughfare in the easternmost part of Colorado Springs – home to Claremont Ranch and Banning Lewis Ranch. Banning Lewis Ranch is a master planned community, east of Marksheffel Rd that spans from Woodmen Road all the way to Fountain, Colorado.

T he national foreclosure crisis has affected nearly 938,000 properties in the July-September quarter of 2009 compared with about 890,000 in the prior 3 months according to a report released October 8th, 2009 on RealtyTrac , a site which monitors foreclosure across the Country. If you have fallen behind on your mortgage due to hardships, such as loss of income or marital change, you have options to avoid foreclosure.

 
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Here is the Southeast Colorado Springs Real Estate market report for September 2009 – brought to you by the Colorado Springs Real Estate Connection. S/E Colorado Springs consists of all neighborhoods surrounding South Academy and close to the Colorado Springs Airport, Fort Carson and Peterson AFB. Popular Southeast Colorado Springs neighborhoods include: Soaring Eagles and Sand Creek.