ABCs of Real Estate

Housing Trends

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Home Buying

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We don't collect your name, then sell you as a lead. We don't charge referral fees so that Realtors earn less to represent you. If what you want is direct access to real estate agents, listings, homes for sale and MLS property search, then we're the site for you. Nothing hidden. No middlemen.

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the ABC's of Real Estate

Proper Pricing on New Listings

Many sellers think there is nothing wrong with pricing a property "too high" when the listing is new because they can always lower the price later. Since the market is changing, we thought this was once again an important topic.

Focus on Resale Value

When you are thinking of buying a home, it may be time to get back to basics and focus on what makes for good resale value. Location, Location, Location.

March Real Estate Report

The pace of home sales has declined for five months in a row. Take a look at our national and regional report, including graphs that track home values over the last year.

Interest Rate Outlook

Interest rates have been fairly stable recently and we expect that trend to continue, though it cannot be guaranteed. We explain in this month's Rate Outlook.

More Sellers Competing for Fewer Buyers

If you are a seller, now is the time to focus on fundamentals so that your house gets noticed FIRST! The most fundamental thing about selling your home is price.

The Internet is "Cool" for Real Estate

You can look up anything on the web, including things only Realtors could do in the past -- see homes for sale on the computer. How "cool" is it? Read our article.

RealEstate ABC and Internet Brands

RealEstate ABC is now part of Internet Brands, Inc. Don't worry though, we have the same writers, and everything will remain the same, a site loaded with LOTS of "real" information about real estate and the best place to find your local real estate agent.