Market Watch: September 18, 2009
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Market Watch - September 2009 Home Sales Brightest Light in Economy

With summer coming to a close, it is a good time to reflect on the local resale market. August numbers continued the positive trend set in July with sales and average prices up, year over year. 2009 has thus far continued to surprise market watchers... read more

Should I Purchase My Home Now or Wait for the Market to Stabilize?

Many people are debating whether they want to buy a property now or whether they should wait. They are getting mixed messages from the media about the market conditions and the state of the economy. Reports are indicating that the real estate market is rebounding. However, we are still hearing negative news about businesses folding and job losses. So is now a good time to buy?... ... read more

Real Estate Terms You Should Know

Buying or selling real estate can be a tricky process. There are hundreds of commonly used terms that could make up a language of their own. Here are some home buying terms that you will most likely encounter when you purchase your home... read more

Water Saving Tips for Your Home

Water is our most precious resource on earth; every living organism is dependent on it for survival. Less than 30% of people around the world have access to safe drinking water. As the climate changes, we will likely see that access to clean and safe water will become more important than ever... read more

Late Summer and Early Fall Planting

Many people feel their gardens lack appeal at this time of year. They think about planting spring-flowering bulbs in the fall, but often don’t think of what also does well in the garden when planted in the fall. There's more to plant in fall than bulbs—you can plant perennials, grasses, trees and shrubs, and even vegetables! ... read more