Sales are down nationwide -- including in the new home sector, which has experienced a 2.9 percent decline. FULL STORY->

Land transfer taxes are a common way for governments to raise money when properties change hands, but a new analysis of Toronto's Land Transfer Tax says that simply raising property taxes would be a more effective way to boost government coffers. FULL STORY-> What will the new year bring for housing and real estate? Here's a different perspective to consider from one of the country's veteran financial analysts -- Richard Bove of Ladenburg Thalmann, the investment banking company. FULL STORY-> It's referenced in nearly every sales training course under the sun. It comes in various shapes, sizes and colors. It still holds true and probably always will. FULL STORY-> Freddie Mac (NYSE:FRE) today released the results of its Primary Mortgage Market Survey (PMMS) in which the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage (FRM) averaged 5.10 percent with an average 0.7 point for the week ending December 31, 2008, down from last week when it averaged 5.14 percent. Last year at this time, the 30-year FRM averaged 6.07 percent. The 30-year FRM has not been lower since Freddie Mac started the Primary Mortgage Market Survey in 1971. FULL STORY-> It's shaping up to be one of real estate's surprise hot potato issues for 2009: Who chooses appraisers when houses are sold and financed? FULL STORY-> Unlike many of the condo markets in the south, prices for a condominium in New Orleans is outpacing 2007 levels, according to data from the National association of Realtors. FULL STORY-> Columnist Jennifer Allan shares her own struggles -- and stresses -- of being a landlord. And just how this can help you in your business. FULL STORY-> Go e-PRO.
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