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Holidays Hold Center Stage Wed, 28 Dec 2005 16:00:31 EST Weekly Mortgage Survey - Week Ending December 22, 2005 Mortgage Rates, Fees and Points Ease Marginally From Previous Week Wed, 21 Dec 2005 16:13:30 EST Weekly Mortgage Survey - Week Ending December 15, 2005 NAR Report Sees Banks as Non-Competitive Wed, 21 Dec 2005 11:02:30 EST Per NAR, real estate is a nearly perfect competitive market. Banking, uh,.not so much. NAR Strikes Back At Anti-Competitive Charges Fri, 16 Dec 2005 15:56:11 EST NAR counters claims of non-competitiveness with major review of real estate and banking industry structures. Mortgage Rates Continue To Exhibit Split Personality Wed, 14 Dec 2005 15:32:46 EST Weekly Mortgage Survey - Week Ending December 8, 2005 Major Economic Forecasts Paint Varied Future For Housing Mon, 12 Dec 2005 12:57:23 EST Economists generally agree that housing is slowing but differ greatly on the pace and the effect. Surveys Indicating Mortgage Rates Turning Around Again Thu, 8 Dec 2005 10:43:10 EST Weekly Mortgage Survey - Week Ending November 30, 2005 A Bad Inspection Should Not Be The End Of The World (Cont) Wed, 7 Dec 2005 11:19:55 EST Do not give up on your dream house just because the inspection report is less than dreamy. Money can fix most problems and your seller may be willing to pay his share. Conventional Loan Limits Increased For Freddie and Fannie Fri, 2 Dec 2005 12:57:16 EST Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae loan limits will increase to meet rising house prices. Mortgage Rates Return To October Levels Wed, 30 Nov 2005 12:04:00 EST Weekly Mortgage Survey - Week Ending November 23, 2005 Housing Bubble - Maybe, Maybe Not. Wed, 30 Nov 2005 11:48:21 EST NAR and HUD-Census Bureau release October sales figures. Existing home sales slow a bit but new homes continue to sell at a record pace. Home Inspection Reports Should Not Be All Bad News Tue, 29 Nov 2005 11:59:27 EST A good housing inspection should give a buyer a solid assessment of the new house and provide lots of information to keep it running well. Mortgage Rates Drop According To Most Recent Surveys Wed, 23 Nov 2005 15:54:21 EST Weekly Mortgage Survey - Week Ending November 17, 2005 What Constitutes A Good Home Inspection? Tue, 29 Nov 2005 11:38:57 EST What should you expect from a home inspection? The American Society of Home Inspectors has Standards of Practice, but a good inspector will go an extra mile or more. No Matter What, Budget For A Home Inspection Thu, 17 Nov 2005 12:21:16 EST Home inspections are a nearly universal part of a home purchase these days. Why you should never forego one and what you should expect to pay, how you will benefit, and how states are moving to regulate the process. Mortgage Rates Increase Moderately After Last Weeks Big Jump Wed, 16 Nov 2005 15:20:49 EST Weekly Mortgage Survey - Week Ending November 10, 2005 Fannie Mae Misses Report Again and Finds More Accounting Problems Tue, 15 Nov 2005 11:02:29 EST Any bets on when Fannie Mae will finally figure out what it earned or didnt during the first years of the new century? It sure does not seem to be getting any closer to restating its earlier reports. Freddie Mac Sees Continued Bright Future For Housing Market Fri, 11 Nov 2005 11:59:32 EST Beyond short term impacts of the hurricanes and in spite of rising interest rates Freddie Mac still paints a picture of a solid housing market. Mortgage Rates Take Biggest Jump of Year Wed, 9 Nov 2005 13:32:38 EST Weekly Mortgage Survey - Week Ending November 4, 2005 Home Building and Remodeling For Accessability - Part II Tue, 8 Nov 2005 16:29:30 EST Making a home work for the elderly or disabled can provide comfort and safety for the whole family. President Bush Tax Panel Recommendations Go To Executive Branch Mon, 7 Nov 2005 13:31:51 EST The Presidential tax panel issued its recommendations this week. There were enough small changes to warrant a second and more comprehensive look. Weekly Mortgage Rates Hit New Yearly Highs Again Wed, 2 Nov 2005 16:22:05 EST Weekly Mortgage Survey - Week Ending October 27, 2005 Building Or Remodeling Your Home In Light Of The Inevitable or Accidental Tue, 1 Nov 2005 17:16:01 EST A disability, even a very temporary one, can raise havoc with the enjoyment of your home. Take any opportunity when building or remodeling to prepare for accessibility. Lopsided House Vote Seeks To Regulate Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae Fri, 28 Oct 2005 11:41:39 EST The House of Representatives has approved new oversight for Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae. Senate approval appears a long way off. The 30 Fixed Mortgage Rates Now Firmly Over 6 Percent Tue, 8 Nov 2005 15:40:15 EST Weekly Mortgage Survey - Week Ending October 20, 2005 NAR Sees Soft Landing as Housing Bubble Transitions To Expansion Wed, 26 Oct 2005 14:43:30 EST NAR report sees an ultimate soft landing as bubble begins to soften and fallout from Katrina benefits portions of the sales market. Home Mortgage Deduction Under Attack By Presidential Panel Mon, 7 Nov 2005 15:02:02 EST Homeowners may lose a cherished tax deduction if a presidential panel gets its way. But history says it is unlikely to happen. Modular Homes and Prefab Housing Can Save Time and Money Fri, 21 Oct 2005 12:55:34 EST Modular and panelized construction using a variety of methods and materials offer time and cost saving alternatives for homeowners. Even IKEA is getting into the act. Are Real Estate Commissions at the Root of NAR Problems? Fri, 21 Oct 2005 11:59:10 EST Are commissions the reason for the recent attacks on the National Association of Realtors and on agents. Hmmmm - there does seem to be a pattern. Mortgage Rates Top 6 Percent Tue, 8 Nov 2005 15:38:18 EST Weekly Mortgage Survey - Week Ending October 13, 2005 Rita Joins Katrina As Topic of Freddie Mac Monthly Reports Mon, 17 Oct 2005 14:17:54 EST Although acknowledging hurricanes impact, Freddie Mac still sees a rosy housing picture. Freddie Mac Anticipates Huge Hurricane Related Losses Wed, 12 Oct 2005 15:31:24 EST Freddie Mac has tallied up its losses to Rita and Katrina and they will be substantial. Fixed Mortgage Rates Nudge 6 Percent For First Time Since Spring Wed, 12 Oct 2005 14:40:39 EST Weekly Mortgage Survey - Week Ending October 6, 2005 Congress Is Also On The Case - NARs Troubles, Continued Wed, 12 Oct 2005 12:31:48 EST A Government Accountability Office Report suggests reputation and service may be more relevant to creating competition in the real estate than commissions. Manufactured Housing And Homes-In-A-Box are Viable Routes To Home Ownership Mon, 10 Oct 2005 13:05:07 EST While traditional one-stud-at-a-time construction remains the norm, a potential build-it-myselfer would do well to check out options to make those dreams come true. Realtors Under Fire From DOJ, GAO, And That is Just the Beginning Mon, 10 Oct 2005 13:20:04 EST Seems like a lot of people are targeting the National Association of Realtors. The Department of Justice heads the list. ARMs Narrow Yield Curve in Latest Mortgage Rates Survey Wed, 12 Oct 2005 14:38:44 EST Weekly Mortgage Survey - Week Ending September 28, 2005 So You Want To Build A House Tue, 4 Oct 2005 17:26:44 EST Building a home is an adventure but, with enough information and some innovative new housing options, perhaps one with a happy ending. Mortgage Rates and Home Sales Both Up In Recent Reports Wed, 28 Sep 2005 22:09:07 EST Mortgage rates rose, home sales and prices were also higher. But are mortgage applications the canary in the coal mine? Read Those Homeowner and Flood Insurance Policies Before It Is Too Late Tue, 27 Sep 2005 14:10:50 EST Actual cash value versus replacement costs; deductibles, and valued policies are only a few of the things you need to know as an informed consumer of homeowner and flood insurance. HUD and Commerce Say Housing Starts Drop Slightly Thu, 22 Sep 2005 16:54:33 EST Housing starts are reported off in the last month, but the single family market still shows that builders continue to be optimistic. Mortgage Rates Up Across the Board Wed, 21 Sep 2005 18:19:46 EST Weekly Mortgage Summary Report. So Should You Pay PMI or Take Out a Piggyback Mortgage? Mon, 19 Sep 2005 15:18:14 EST Piggy backs make more financial sense at present than private mortgage insurance, but that can change with interest rates and/or pending legislation. Freddie Mac and MBA Mortgage Rates Survey Directionless Thu, 15 Sep 2005 11:27:16 EST Weekly mortgage rates report. Freddie Mac September Outlook - Its All About Katrina Thu, 15 Sep 2005 11:19:51 EST Freddie Mac sheds some light on the effects of Hurricane Katrina on the housing market and economy. Time To Review Your Homeowners and Flood Insurance Coverage Fri, 16 Sep 2005 10:51:26 EST Katrina, not to mention Charley, Ivan, western brush fires, and California mud slides should be prompting you to check your insurance coverage. Another Report on Spiraling Housing Prices Tue, 25 Oct 2005 10:11:54 EST Freddie Mac quarterly report on housing prices show continued growth propelled by dropping interest rates in the second quarter. Private Mortgage Insurance - Facts From The Source Thu, 8 Sep 2005 13:36:38 EST After a bit of a paper chase we finally get some officials answers about how PMI works. Free Credit Reports For All - But Watch Your Step Thu, 8 Sep 2005 10:03:50 EST Now everyone can get a free credit report - just watch your typing fingers. Mortgage Rates Fall For Third Week In A Row Wed, 7 Sep 2005 15:37:26 EST Weekly mortgage rates report. Greenspan Warns Than Housing Prices Will Simmer Down Thu, 1 Sep 2005 11:36:49 EST Chairman Greenspan warns again that housing prices will cool and take parts of the economy along. ©2005 MortgageNewsDaily.com All rights reserved. - Disclaimer
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You want to see "comparable sales" – that is, the selling prices of properties similar to yours, located in the same or similar neighborhoods, that have sold recently. You also want the agents to provide detailed information about current conditions in your market area. That information should include the average time properties are on the market before they sell, and a listing of homes similar to yours that are for sale. How are those homes priced and how does the broker explain the speed – or lack of speed – with which they are selling? You are not going to select the broker who recommends the highest selling price, tempting though that may be; you're going to select the one who seems most knowledgeable about your market, who gives you the most realistic assessment of how much you should ask for your house, and who can articulate the factors that are likely to enhance or impede its sale prospects. • What is your marketing plan for my home? Insist that the brokers you interview submit a comprehensive marketing plan, explaining precisely what steps they plan to take to sell your home. The plan should specify, among other details: - How, where, and how often the broker will advertise your property. Bear in mind that the major daily newspapers are not the only, or necessarily the best, advertising media. Depending on the property, the location and the market, community newspaper, direct mail and even handbills may be equally appropriate. - Will your broker list your house in the Multiple Listing Service, and if so, when? (The answers should be, "yes," and immediately after the agreement is signed.) - Will the broker hold one or more open houses for other brokers to introduce them to the property? (Definitely a good idea.) - How many buyer open houses will the broker host and how will those be advertised? - What repairs or improvements, if any, does the broker think will be needed? You should be concerned if the broker recommends a gut rehab, but listen carefully to suggestions that you do some repainting, trim the hedges, and repair broken railings. • What are the terms of the contract? Once you've selected your broker, pay careful attention to the terms of the listing contract. Make sure it obligates the broker to implement the key components of the marketing plan and allows you to terminate the agreement if the broker fails to do what the plan specifies. You also want to require the broker to report periodically, preferably in writing. Don't agree to an unnecessarily long listing term. TYPES OF CONTRACTS Exclusive right to sell. Most sellers use this. One agent is assigned your property to sell; if that listing broker sells the property, he or she gets the whole commission. If another agent sells, the commission is shared, usually equally. Exclusive agency listing. One agency gets the contract, but if you sell the property, you don't pay a commission. The disadvantage is that brokers may lose some incentive to sell, since you are competing with them. Open listing. Anyone can sell, including the owner, with only the selling broker getting a commission. Some brokers may want you to commit to a six-month listing, but you shouldn't accept a term any longer than 90 days. You always can renew a listing if you're satisfied with the broker's efforts. Also make sure you understand the listing terms. Most brokers will require what is known as an "exclusive agency" agreement. That means the broker will be entitled to a commission if the house is sold any time during the listing period (and for a specified period of time after it expires), even if the broker is not directly responsible for the sale. You should expect to pay a commission of around 6 percent. Although the fee is negotiable, as a practical matter, you won't find too much variation. • What are your references? Rarely do those signing on with a real estate agent check references the way they would when hiring an office employee. Any prospective agent should provide references readily. Goyeau said you should ask any reference you call, "Would you hire this agent again?" To gather accurate information on an agent, limit the references you use to those who have worked with the agent within the previous two years. "The agent could have been great five years ago, but slacked off lately for a variety of reasons," said Joan McLellan Tayler, the author of two real estate books. • Show me the statistics. Brokers should be able to present prospective clients with a computer printout that shows the number of sales they had in the last 12 months, the listing price, the selling price, and the length the homes stayed on the market, said Carol Brenner of Carol Brenner Realty in Newton Highlands. The difference between the initial listing price and the final selling price should be no more than five or 10 percent, she said. Also, an average home should not be on the market for more than three months, she said. What to look for in an agent: • A good reputation. Verify the reputation as well as the competence of any agent with whom you deal, so check with both the Board of Registration for Real Estate Brokers and Salesmen and the Better Business Bureau to see if there is a history of complaints against the broker or the broker's firm. Also contact friends, acquaintances and references the broker provides. "Sellers should look at the reputation of the firm and the integrity of the agent to be sure they are represented ethically and professionally," said Nora F. Moran, former president of the Greater Boston Real Estate Board. • Certification from a professional organization. There are a lot of real estate agents in the field, but not all of them are "Realtors," and you want to deal only with agents who have that (R) designation. That indicates the agent belongs to the National Association of Realtors, which implies a level of professional training and commitment, and adherence to ethical standards that you can't otherwise assume. Ask brokers if they have "board designations," or certification from professional organizations. For example, CRS stands for certified residential specialist, and is the toughest level to achieve in residential sales. It's awarded by the Residential Sales Council, a group with the National Association of Realtors, and requires the completion of course and a certain level of experience. The National Association of Realtors also certifies brokers as having completed the GRI – graduate realtor institute – a less-arduous set of courses, brokers say. • Someone you feel comfortable with. When choosing a broker to list a home with, you need someone you feel comfortable with, said John Neale, a broker with Sprogis Real Estate in the South End. "If you get a good feeling from a broker, a buyer is going to get that same good feeling, too. That's going to help you sell your house," he said. • An agent who specializes in your community. You could hire a perfectly good agent from across town. But unless that agent is well-known in your area, he may fail to fulfill the potential of your home sale. Why? Because real estate is a cooperative profession, and the odds are good it will be a local agent who brings you the right buyer for the best price and terms. More tips: • Try to work in concert with the agent you choose. Homeowners are sometimes resistant to the suggestions of their listing agents on matters as basic as keeping their property clean and their beds made. A capable, committed agent is worthy of your respect and cooperation. As Tayler explained, "The relationship between an agent and a client is supposed to be a partnership. That's how you sell your property fast and for top dollar." • Consider asking for an agent who meets your specific needs. Are you a young mother compelled to sell your home due to a divorce? Then perhaps you'd be most comfortable working with an agent who has a similar background. Likewise, a senior might wish to seek an older agent who understands the art of downsizing. One way to locate an agent whose background mirrors your needs is to call the owner, broker or sales manager of a realty office in your area. Be candid about your situation and ask for several names, said Tayler, who operated her own real estate company for 17 years. • Don't give your business to someone as a favor. With more than a half-million Americans involved in real estate sales, chances are you have a friend or relative in the field. Don't engage an agent solely on the basis of friendship or to do a favor. 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Xbox 360 is the U.K.'s Fastest-Selling Home Console News for Xbox 360 on GamePro.com Microsoft's Xbox 360 is one step closer to world domination. UK data firm Chart-Track has announced that the Xbox 360 is the fastest-selling home game console released in the United Kingdom, beating out Nintendo's GameCube system. Actual figures aren't yet available. But it's likely that the overall shortage of Xbox 360 units in retail stores actually cramped this figure; had Microsoft been able to meet demand, who knows what the final U.K. launch figures might have been? Overall, though, this is a telling sign that Microsoft's global launch strategy is paying off. Now, all eyes are turning to the Japanese sales figures. Can Microsoft break into the notoriously insular Japanese gaming market? " PS2 / Xbox / GameCube / PC / Handheld / Wireless / Entertainment / -- Newsletters / Holiday Gift Guide PSP Guide -- News / Screenshots / Downloads / Cheats / User Reviews / Forums / Free Stuff / Shop Title Keyword Advanced Search --- Xbox 360 Game Finder Reviews Previews Cheats Strategies Features News RPG Sports Action Adventure Direct Feed Win a FREE iPod 2GB Nano! Be a part of the GamePro Team for a day Lucas Arts SWG New Player Experience 2K Sports Xbox 360 Sweepstakes Download and Play Peter Jackson's King Kong! Games.net Presents the 2005 Holiday Gift Guide Win A FREE Xbox 360! Free Newsletters! GamePro Weekly ProNews (daily) Cheats (weekly) Xbox 360 (weekly) PS3 (weekly) GameCube (weekly) Handheld (weekly) PC/Online (weekly) Xbox (weekly) PS2 (weekly) Sports Entertainment Hot Links Newsletters Action Replay Shop 5.0 list Release Calendar Retro PlaySmart The Hub Forums User Reviews Contests Letters Inside GP GP FAQ Register Update Info Magazine Subscribe and Save Subscribe to GamePro EX Inside Current Issue Gift Subscriptions Subscriber Services Past Issue Archive Latest Code Vault Xbox 360 / News / Xbox 360 is the U.K.'s Fastest-Selling Home Console Xbox 360 is the U.K.'s Fastest-Selling Home Console Info News Previews Review Cheats Strategies Features Downloads Prices Publisher : Micrososft Developer : Microsoft Release Date : Available Now ESRB Rating : Everyone 1 of 9 screens Advertisement Recent News Similar Games Final Fantasy Creator Goe... Xbox 360 May Not Be Avail... EA Casts Doubt on Xbox 36... LA Xbox Modders Charged f... Hackers: Xbox 360 Mod-Chi... Xbox 360 Games Already Be... Metal Gear Acid 2 Darwinia Lost In Blue Xbox 360 1503 A.D. Left Behind: Eternal Forc... Community Average 3.9 User Review • Go to User Reviews • Write your own User Review • Go to GamePro Forums • Go to the Official Forum Topic --- News by: Vicious Sid Posted: 12/06/05 [ view screens ] Microsoft's Xbox 360 is one step closer to world domination. UK data firm Chart-Track has announced that the Xbox 360 is the fastest-selling home game console released in the United Kingdom, beating out Nintendo's GameCube system. Actual figures aren't yet available. But it's likely that the overall shortage of Xbox 360 units in retail stores actually cramped this figure; had Microsoft been able to meet demand, who knows what the final U.K. launch figures might have been? Overall, though, this is a telling sign that Microsoft's global launch strategy is paying off. Now, all eyes are turning to the Japanese sales figures. Can Microsoft break into the notoriously insular Japanese gaming market? track this game / --- email this article / print this article / view screens Name Address City State ZIP Email Sponsored Links ©2005 IDG Entertainment. All rights reserved. Privacy Statement Terms Of Service Agreement Advertising Information IDG Entertainment Online Network: GamePro.com Games.net GamerHelp.com GameStar.com BlogFaction.com IDG.net: PCWorld Macworld Playlist CIO Computerworld CSO Infoworld JavaWorld Network World Networking for Small Business PC Advisor PC World Latin America Techworld ITWorld Canada PC World Canada IDG International GamePro.com Customer Service Subscribe Submit a Code Site Comments Contact Print Advertising Online Advertising Staff Jobs About Us Media Kit The 2005 Industry White Paper RSS Feeds Site Map