Monthly Archives: June 2010

Home Sales Jump 7 Percent

CBSNewsOnline asked: Nationwide, the 7-percent jump in home sales marked the fourth straight month sales are up. Ben Tracy reports on the real estate industry and the effort to extend the tax credit beyond November.Jeremy

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Sales offer accepted, then came back and said another offer is on table?

muddog1121 asked: Made an offer on a home, offer accepted. Sent sales contract and ck made out to title company, got an e-mail today stating that the seller received another offer after ours was accepted (and the home wa not … Continue reading

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New-home Sales Hit an All-time Low

AssociatedPress asked: Sales of new homes fell to their lowest point on record in February, underscoring the housing industry’s struggle to rebound from the worst slump in decades. (March 24)Claudia

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In-Depth Look – Existing Home Sales Reaction – Bloomberg

Bloomberg asked: Interview and discussion with Joseph Brusuelas of the Moody’s Economy.com. He shares his insights about the home sales numbers. He says he expect home sales will continue to firm. (Bloomberg News)Alex

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Weekly Jobless Claims UP; Exiting Home-Sales Fall 3%

DEMCAD asked: Weekly jobless claims up more than expected •the number of workers continuing to filing claims for unemployment benefits topped 6.1 million www.msnbc.msn.com Top Freddie Mac official dead of apparent ******* •The acting chief financial officer of Freddie Mac … Continue reading

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How does the equity of a home play a role in the sale of that home?

E S asked: I hear too often that if my home has equity then thats great when it comes time to sell. The way I see it is that If I own a home free and clear then selling the … Continue reading

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Nov. 23: Home Sales Data Carry Stocks Higher

AssociatedPress asked: Investors halted a three-day losing streak, sending stocks broadly higher on a weaker dollar and better-than-expected home sales numbers.(Nov. 23)Carmen

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Can I deduct mileage both ways on a sales call?

tedset2007 asked: When I make a sales call from my home office to a clients place of buisness, am I able to deduct the mileage to there and back to my home?Megan

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Remember “New-Home Sales Rise 4.7%” in Feb. 09? – The MSM Reports Were Bogus!

george4title asked: www.inflation.us Preparing Americans for Economic Collapse & Hyperinflation Sign Up for my newsletter at my NEW WEBSITE! New-Home Sales Rise 4.7% online.wsj.com New Home Sales Fell 41% in February 2009 www.rgemonitor.com Over 500 MSM articles got it Wrong! … Continue reading

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December home sales DOWN 17 percent, 19000 New York City LAYOFFS?

DEMCAD asked: Bloomberg warns of 19000 layoffs if state cuts aid www.nypost.com December home sales down nearly 17 percent finance.yahoo.com Verizon to Cut 13000 Jobs as Businesses Reduce Lines www.bloomberg.com Home Depot to cut 1000 jobs, shut three stores www.marketwatch.com … Continue reading

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