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CNBC interviewed Zillow's CEO today at the Inman News Conference in New York City.  His views on the near term housing market are less than ideal.  Zillow believes about 90% of the 150 or so major markets they track across the nation are still dropping with regard to price.  They do believe we ar...

Remember just a few months ago, we were constantly hearing of new home builders down sizing property sizes for the new lean mean demographic.  Well, that may still be the case, but a new industry figure indicates something quite surprising.  5.1 million multi-generational households now exist acr...

So little good news in the housing industry nowadays, this might be a ray of sunshine.  Toll Brothers announces improved sales projection numbers of over 2600 units nation wide this year.  They also see New York City as one of the outstanding players in the new home market for 2012.  They're plan...

Just finished attending this years #1 rated home inspection industry conference, ASHI Inspection World 2012 in Phoenix Arizona.  Four days of outstanding educaction tracks, events, tours, vendor displays, marketing and networking with industry professionals from around the world. For you history ...

In a never ending battle to generate more and more tax revenue on a depressed economic base, California has yet again decided to throw the taxpayers under the bus.  The democrat controlled legislature is already trying to dismantle prop. 13 and in the meantime will go after individual taxpayers t...

I know, it never rains in Southern California, at least not very often. When it does however, is your home or property protected from possible water damage? Here's a short list of the issues that drive inspectors and construction professionals crazy. Faulty grade elevation issues. The perimeter g...

For those of you who aren't connected at the hip with Google Chrome, you might consider the new Microsoft IE9 browser. I've been using the Beta and Candidate versions for a while with great speed and results. Microsoft plans on launching the final version tonight at 9:00 PM PST...

California is leading the way with regard to addressing the illegal and or unlicensed contractor issues in the housing industry. We all know how shoddy, substandard and or non-permitted repairs, alterations, remodeling and or additions can impact the smallest of real estate transactions. For thos...

Heather Levin of U.S. News and World Report states there are seven easy steps to ensure you don't buy a lemon.  I would have added an eighth step, "Hire a Realtor", but maybe that's a little to obvious.  Here we go with Heather's top "7": 1.  Check the foundation 2.  Inspect the HVAC systems 3.  ...

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