For those of you who like Jim Cramer, here is his take on the housing market. With prices and interest rates low, now is a great time to buy!
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Two of the areas that potential buyers are often most pressured to remodel before selling are the kitchen and bathroom. Find out what to do—and what to avoid—when considering a pre-sale renovation: http://ping.fm/SISKR

More Positive News on the Housing Front! Existing home sales rose sharply in Dec.
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New Research on Changing Market. The recession has made 55+ buyers more practical when selecting a new home. Design considerations have become less important, and financial concerns have become more prominent, according to the study. http://ping.fm/BLeIi

Positive News on the Home Front! Housing will see gradual improvements in activity this year as the nation’s economy and job market continue to move to higher ground, establishing momentum that will produce more considerable gains in 2012. Read More Here: http://ping.fm/gED2y

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The Appraisal Institute released helpful tips for consumers, providing guidance for homeowners and buyers seeking to ensure their sales are completed in a timely manner. Get the tips here:
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Census: Fewer are moving far these days. Read More:
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Winter’s chill pervades much of the nation, and escalating gas prices are putting their own chill down the spines of U.S. consumers. But until the spring thaw arrives, simple energy-efficiency steps at home and on the road—potentially supplemented by federal income tax credits for specific energy-efficiency home improvements—can take the sting out of high energy bills, says the Alliance to Save Energy:
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Lawrence Yun, Chief Economist of the National Association of Realtors, responds to the Washington Post's article about Mortgage Interest Deductions.
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New trends for the new year! Homeowners are wise to consider hot trends to differentiate their home from others on the block. Read More:
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Chief Economist of NAR is forecasting 5.2 million existing-home sales in 2011, up from 4.8 million last year. He also expects modest improvement in prices.That would be the first in what Yun says will be a series of small but steady gains in the years ahead that will eventually bring home sales back to a period of normalcy. Read More:
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Pending home sales rose again in November 2010, with the broad trend over the past five months indicating a gradual recovery into 2011. Read more here: http://ping.fm/9lLHv