The Price is Right for Sales

While some aspects of the real estate market may be more difficult, lower home prices represent a golden opportunity for agents and consumers willing to venture into the market. However, the challenge still remains as to how to convince these apprehensive buyers - who see the price changes as both a blessing and a warning sign - that now is a perfect time to buy.

Ryland Homes at Talamore

Ryland Homes at Talamore is a resort-style community offering a variety of entertainment options. The 8,000-square-foot clubhouse has a meeting room with kitchenette, a great room with beamed ceilings, a fireplace and a flat screen TV. Adjacent to the great room is a solarium room, while the lower level has his and her locker rooms complete with showers. There is a recreation room with another TV, and also equipment for residents to play pool, foosball or air hockey.

Getting Creative with Incentives

These days, there's no doubt that Realtors need to get creative when enticing buyers to finally take the big leap. The Homebuyer Tax Credit has certainly helped, but over and above that, what else can be offered during final negotiations to help buyers - first-time or otherwise - finally put their signature on the line?

Make money in 2010: Your home

The outlook: After three years of slumping house prices, the end of the real estate bust may finally be in sight. Home sales are rising, inventories are shrinking, and most economists believe values nationwide will hit bottom in the second half of the year -- but not before falling another 5% to 10% first.

RPR madness! NAR unleashes national property database with Cyberhomes

Perspective: From 1000Watt blog

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NAR acquires tech for national database

Cyberhomes managers join Realtors Property Resource

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Good news: Fewer underwater

Fewer people are underwater on their mortgages -- further evidence that the real estate free-fall may be slowing.

The greatest real estate turnaround ever

Charlotte Street was an apocalyptic nightmare version of urban life.