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Is there really a housing shortage?

May 17, 2012

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From Real Estate Economy Watch It may be hard to believe, but the dramatic drawdown in inventories during this  spring buying season is bringing some cries of “housing shortage” from hotter  markets around the county.  But is there solid evidence to support such a  claim? On Realtor.com, year-over-year inventories are down 21.48 percent  through March.  […]

Buying a home won't get much cheaper

May 7, 2012

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From CNN MONEY  Buying a home may never get any cheaper than this. Several housing experts are predicting that this year will be the last chance for bargain hunters to cash in on the best deals of the weak housing market. With home prices down 34% nationally since 2006 and mortgage rates at historic lows, […]

U.S. Real Estate Sales from International Buyers up $16 Billion

April 18, 2012

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Based on a recent survey by the National Association of REALTORS, internationally oriented sales are up 24% from the previous year.  International clients as well as recent immigrants to the US made up for $82 billion dollars of US real estate transactions in 2011 up from $66 billion reported in 2010. In today’s global market, […]

Sotheby's International Realty Brand Expands Presence in Vietnam

March 15, 2012

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PARSIPPANY, NJ and HO CHI MINH, VIETNAM–(Marketwire – March 9, 2012) – Sotheby’s International Realty Affiliates LLC today announced its luxury real estate services are now available across Vietnam’s Central Coast with the opening of Vietnam Sotheby’s International Realty’s second office, located at the Montgomerie Links Golf Course in the Quang Nam Province. Michael Piro serves […]

The Best Way to Bet Against the Dollar, Richest Man Explains

March 5, 2012

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By Dr. Steve Sjuggerud When Warren Buffett speaks about the stock market, I listen. He made his fortune by buying shares of great businesses. And right now, he thinks they’re cheap. But in a rare television appearance yesterday, Buffett explained a simple way Americans can bet against the dollar… that has absolutely nothing to do […]

What does Warren Buffet Think About Buying a Home?

February 3, 2012

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Warren Buffet is seen by many as the greatest investor of our time. When he speaks, people listen. Like anyone else in his position of influence, he is criticized by some for using his bullhorn to promote his own business agendas at times. That makes it very interesting when we occasionally learn of how he privatelyadvises […]

Atlanta Market Update

January 30, 2012

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With year end numbers making their way to the media, many Atlanta residents are wondering what they mean exactly for the residential real estate market and for their home specifically. Before we can look forward, we must always look back to see what 2011 meant for the residential real estate market and how that could […]

2011 real estate trends in Buckhead’s zip code 30327

January 26, 2012

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In compiling statistics for Buckhead’s most elite zip code, 30327, it is harder to elaborate on each house sold since the volume is so much higher.  I have a few comments here and then charts below with more information about real estate trends in Buckhead during 2011. First and foremost as I’ve mentioned before, inventory continues to decrease in […]

Homebuyers, now may be best time ever

December 9, 2011

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Source: Atlanta Business Chronicle Atlanta Fine Homes Sotheby’s International Realty’s President and Founder, David Boehmig, was featured in the Atlanta Business Chronicle today sharing his opinion on the current housing market in Atlanta. Home sales, along with job growth and improving consumer confidence, are three of the most important keys in our economy’s ability to […]

Atlanta Area Sees Soaring Home Sales

December 5, 2011

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Unlike past years in the Atlanta real estate market, this fourth quarter has been incredibly active and doesn’t seem to be stalling even for the holidays!  Our weekly sales have been posting significantly stronger than the same period last year, and buyer activity is good.  Employee relocation to the Atlanta area continues to  boost  North Atlanta sales activity and […]