Category Archives: Market Insight

Enter Google, Craig’s List, FSBOs, and a Shakeout

Posted on April 11, 2006 by Doug Heddings

The Wall Street Journal Online is reporting on the erosion of Realtors’ hold on home listings. This may come as a surprise: I am excited about the changes that are taking place in my industry and welcome the competition. Let … Continue reading →

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Real Estate Journal Suggests Mushy Markets Everywhere

Posted on April 5, 2006 by Doug Heddings

The Real Estate Journal reports all over the country markets are experiencing unusual springtime behavior. Lauren Baier Kim reports: Driving to work this morning to Dow Jones’s central New Jersey campus, I spotted many house “For Sale” signs, along with … Continue reading →

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Carol Lloyd at the Real Estate Wealth Expo

Posted on April 3, 2006 by Doug Heddings

Between the flashing lights, scantily clad women, and Donald Trump speeches, SFGate.com’s Carol Lloyd found some meaning at a recent Real Estate Wealth Expo in San Francisco. …as I wandered the halls, visiting workshops on tax evasion (er, I mean, … Continue reading →

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New York Didn’t Even Make the Top Ten

Posted on April 3, 2006 by Doug Heddings

I always assume New York will be on every list of “ten most expensive places to…” But when it comes to insuring your residence, the Empire State didn’t make this Forbes list at all. Take that, Texas.

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Business Week Tackles the Churning Residential Market

Posted on April 3, 2006 by Doug Heddings

The cover story on residential real estate makes clear that in uncertain markets, a “herd” mentality can get you in plenty of trouble. For instance, hoping to match the recent real estate gains of their friends neighbors, sellers tend to … Continue reading →

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