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Updated: July 24, 2008

Real Estate Outlook: No Recession In Sight
If you want an independent, authoritative guide to where the economy is heading, check out the composite quarterly forecast of the members of the National Association of Business Economics. FULL STORY->

Two Types of Seller's Regret – Which Would You Prefer?
It's tough being a listing agent. Columnist Jennifer Allan knows all about it. Here she shares her own experience and some tips on relieving "seller regret." FULL STORY->

Paint Primer
Choosing and using exterior paint is not as simple as choosing the best rated paint, but also considering regional differences, cost savings, preparations and more. FULL STORY->

Is the Media Responsible for the Real Estate Downturn?
If financial professionals are being held to such a high level of accountability, then should the media be held to similar levels of responsibility? Do sensational headlines and those scrolling messages you see going across the TV of doom, do those equate to similar deceitful practices? Peter Mosca asks the tough questions in this interview with Blanche Evans and Donad Irvine. FULL STORY->

What are My Comps?
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Condo Trends: Boomers Driving Trend of Less is More
When it came to the golden years, traditionally there was nothing unusual about down-sizing for the silver-haired generation. In the 21st century, however, downsizing is speeding up as baby boomers (50 million-plus of them) start moving into the lifestyle change of empty-nesting. FULL STORY->

Market Conditions
With city after city experiencing record number foreclosures, one government agency is taking a creative approach to getting the word out on fair lending rights. FULL STORY->

Mortgage Rate Locks Become Crucial
Use a mortgage interest rate lock to put the brakes on the interest rate roller coaster ride to be sure your mortgage remains affordable until you sign on the dotted line. FULL STORY->

Realtors Push Back Against Negative News Spin
It is no secret that the real estate industry has an ambivalent relationship with the news media. On the one hand, real estate agents and real estate companies spend substantial amounts of money placing advertising in various news media. This remains true even in the face of a significant shift of advertising efforts to the Web. FULL STORY->

Real Estate Marketing Strategies: The Top 10 Self Limiting Beliefs
Having been a business coach for the past 12 years, Dr. Maya Bailey has noticed that everyone has an abundance of self limiting beliefs. Sometimes these lie dormant for years, but when you are building a business, they often stop you dead in your tracks. FULL STORY->

Consumers Remain Nervous About Market
The majority of consumers don't believe a new president will immediately improve the housing market, but that hasn't robbed them of visions of the American Dream, according to a new Harris Poll. FULL STORY->

New Homes: Give Them Gas Cards and They Will Come
How hard is it to get prospective new homebuyers to drive out to the hinterlands to walk through, let alone purchase a new home? Just to get them to hit the highway, homebuilders across the nation are going to great lengths. FULL STORY->

Can I Get My Property Taxes Lowered?
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Canadian Government Tightens Mortgage Rules
To protect Canada's housing market from a 'U.S.-style housing bubble,' the government will no longer support 40-year amortizations and down payments of less than five per cent. The news was met with mixed reactions, reports Jim Adair. FULL STORY->

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