Monthly Archives: February 2011

FSBOs vanish, sellers turn to real estate pros


WASHINGTON – Feb. 21, 2011 – For-sale-by-owners are rare nowadays. In fact, the number of FSBOs dropped to record lows over the past year. Unrepresented sellers make up just 11 percent of the market, down from 13 percent in 2009, … Continue reading

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The Brazilian real estate stampede


Feb. 14, 2011 – Suddenly, everything seems to be coming up Brazilian. President Barack Obama will visit Brazil during his first South American trip in March and Brazil is Florida’s top trading partner. But Brazilians are also snapping up beachfront … Continue reading

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Prep work key to selling houses in tough market


MOBILE, Ala. (AP) – Feb. 8, 2011 – “Do you want to put a sign in your yard, or do you want to sell your house?” That’s the first question Marcile Sims of Oracle Real Estate in Mobile asks sellers. … Continue reading

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