Wednesday, September 29, 2010

10 Market Facts for Uncertain Times

Although the economy is soft and consumer confidence remains low, new data from the National Association of REALTORS® shows positive signs for the future.  #4:  The 30 yr mortgage rate is at generational lows.  See the rest of the list at www.ScottDeaton.com.


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Thursday, September 16, 2010

Real Estate Pros Are Fourth in Car Crashes

So who do you think is 1-3?

 

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10 Reasons to Buy a Home

Check out the list at www.ScottDeaton.com.

 

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Green ROI at a Glance

Green and Save.com has a handy table to determine the return on investment (ROI) of many energy saving features a homeowner can add. Energy efficient improvements are organized into several categories including Green Tune-Up, Green Remodeling and Green Advanced Systems.  Some common green add-ons and their ROI at a glance:
CFL Light Bulbs - Added cost of $60 saving $80 annually with an ROI of 133.3% over 10 years
Programmable Thermostat - Added cost of $115 saving $180 annually with an ROI of 156.5% over 10 years
Hot Water Heater 'Blanket'  - Added cost of $25, saving $30 annually with an ROI of 120% over 10 years
Seal Duct Leaks - Added cost of $450, saving $300 annually with an ROI of 66.7% over 10 years 

Read the complete list here.

 

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Wednesday, September 8, 2010

Home Purchase Applications Rise 6.3%

Applications to purchase homes increased 6.3 percent last week compared to the previous week on a seasonally adjusted basis, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association weekly survey, but were down 38.8 percent from the same week a year ago.

“Purchase applications increased last week, reaching the highest level since the end of May. However, purchase activity remains well below levels seen prior to the expiration of the homebuyer tax credit, and is almost 40 percent below the level recorded one year ago,” said Michael Fratantoni, MBA’s vice president of research and economics.

Mortgage rates rose slightly last week:

  • 30-year fixed-rate mortgages increased to 4.5 percent from 4.43 percent.
  • 15-year fixed-rate mortgages increased to 4 percent from 3.88 percent.
  • 1-year ARMs increased to 7 percent from 6.95 percent.

Source: Mortgage Bankers Association (09/08/2010)

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Tuesday, September 7, 2010

Something that should be posted in every school . . .

How's the real estate market?

I’m constantly telling you about our real estate market throughout the Little Rock area, but I want to know your opinion.  How is the real estate market?

 

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Little Rock ranked #6

 Among 315 US markets for making single-family real estate investments.  To see full details go to www.scottdeaton.com.

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Wednesday, September 1, 2010

Housing Experts Say Tax Credit Had to End

Rumors have been flying around about the possibility of another tax credit.  Many experts, including real estate agents, agree that another tax credit should not be implemented.  The consensus seems to be we need to see what the actual demand for housing is, and that the tax credit will not solve anything until our economy, especially unemployment, improves.  What do you think?  REALTORS?  Buyers?  Do you feel a tax credit is needed?  And valuable?  Follow Deaton’s Blog at www.scottdeaton.com.

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15 Year Mortgages are on the rise

 But how does it compare to a 30 yr mortgage.  Learn the difference and the technique at http://activerain.com/blogs/sdeato.

 

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$8 for Two One-Day Admissions to Mistletoe Merchants Little Rock

Check out groupon.com and sign up for these discounted tickets.

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Scotty Thurman for lunch

Join us tomorrow, wednesday, at 11:45 at Little Rock First Baptist for lunch and hear/meet Scotty Thurman. Cost is $7 for plate lunch and drink.

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Lord, thank you for another day.

Bless us indeed and enlarge our territory. Prayer of Jabez.

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