Sales in February Solidly Higher Than a Year AgoPosted: March 27, 2012 at 9:29 AM by Deron TuckerPending home sales were down slightly in February but remain notably above the pattern in the first half of last year, according to the National Association of Realtors®.The Pending Home Sales Index,* a forward-looking indicator based on contract signings, eased 0.5 percent to 96.5 in February from 97.0 in January but is 9.2 percent above February 2011 when it was 88.4. The data reflects contracts but not closings. Lawrence Yun, NAR chief economist, said we’re seeing the conti read more |
Jim Gillespie Named One of 10 Most Admired CEOs Posted: March 22, 2012 at 10:04 PM by Deron Tucker Parsippany, N.J. (March 20, 2012) – A recent survey from online career community CareerBliss identifies Coldwell Banker Real Estate Chief Executive Officer, Jim Gillespie, as one of the 10 most admired CEOs across 3,400 companies. Gillespie was chosen from an analysis of more than 10,000 respondents who graded vision and leadership.Gillespie was the only representative from the real estate industry on the top 10 list. He was joined in the top 10 list by CEOs from companies suc read more |
Texas Foreclosure Rate Still Far Below National AveragePosted: November 15, 2011 at 6:33 AM by Deron TuckerOne in every 988 housing units in Texas had a foreclosure filing on it in October, according to statistics from foreclosure-data aggregator RealtyTrac. Nevada continues to occupy the undesirable top spot on this list, where one in every 180 houses has a foreclosure filing. The national average for the month was one in 563.For sheer numbers of foreclosures, California exceeded all other states in October, with 55,312. By comparison, Texas logged 9,845 foreclosure notices during the m read more |
Back Yard Concert SeriesPosted: October 20, 2011 at 3:04 PM by Velma MedinaCome on out and Bring your Lawnchairs. If you haven't had the chance to experience Vintage now is a perfect opportunity. Also, If you see a home out there you like give me a call. I can help you out with that. read more |
Open House Extravaganza October 22ndPosted: October 18, 2011 at 3:41 PM by Velma MedinaWhile the Red Raiders are away, the Realtors will play! Come on out on Saturday, October 22nd to see a whole group of great listings! The open houses will begin at 1:00pm and conclude at 4:30pm. Check the list below for specific times and details. We look forward to seeing you there!1:00-2:30pm 3608 27th St. $119,950 MLS# 9983297 3/2 in a great location. Wow great square footage for under $120,000. 2 living areas, 2 dining areas. The home sits on 2 lots, and ha read more |
