“As spring cometh, confidence is close at hand,” said Pall Spera philosophically, upon reading yesterday’s Blog entry. “Current consumer confidence in many areas of their lives is evident in our ‘defrosting’ real estate market as well,” he added. It is as though during waves of colder economic climate, we instinctively retreat to the safety and warmth [...]

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We do not wait in line at the register to purchase it; we rarely pull cash out of our wallets, but we must pull a pen out, repeatedly, and sign many documents in order to secure a new home. Nonetheless, a home is a commodity of sorts; it is a “thing” we acquire because it [...]

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Today, Trendy Tuesdays takes a look at how Americans view homeownership at this time, in spite of, or perhaps even thanks to the many challenges presented by recent activities in our financial markets. Carla Hill, Managing Editor of Online Publications for Realty Times, brings to light a revealing study in an article she published today. [...]

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An article published today, on the National Association of Realtors’ website, seems to confirm the market assessment brought to light in comments by economists who attended the January 12 International Builders’ Show (see Blog post titled Trendy Tuesdays). “Existing-home sales rose sharply in December,” begins the article, “when sales increased for the fifth time in [...]

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Today marks the beginning of a new segment on the Pall Spera Company Blog, Trendy Tuesdays. I will devote this segment to industry news, statistics, trends and other professional analysis from reputable sources: Real Estate Information Systems (RIS Media), The National Association of Realtors (NAHB) and Real Trends and The National Association of Home builders, [...]

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Gentle snow falls on Stowe on this first Monday of the New Year. Colleagues arrive for work, looking rested. Smiling comes easy today. The notion of a fresh start eases the mind. We ask each other how we spent New Year’s Eve. I am surprised at how many of us opted for a quiet evening [...]

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The holiday season is approaching and it might be nice to rent a home for an extended vacation to experience a glimpse of the neighborhood or lifestyle that appeals to you. If you have never done this, you may not know quite where to begin or what to expect. This is an interesting exercise, because [...]

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In New England, we are blessed with four distinct seasons. Though we are used to this, for some reason we often imagine the home selling strategy must involve warm days with green or orange rustling leaves and bright sunshine. For home buyers who travel to this area to enjoy winter activities, a perfect day may [...]

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Several European contractors already apply the Low-Impact Building Regulations that will be mandatory in 2012. In fact, many exceed the future requirements. Builders and Buyer Agents actively seek “Green Certification”, stating that, “This certification materializes our commitment to voluntary environmental logistics. It also demonstrates our sense of responsibility.” Green Real Estate is not merely an [...]

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Imagine if you will a corner table at a local favorite restaurant. It is a sunny autumn afternoon; the perfect time for a small reprieve from the day’s business and to indulge in fine conversation with great minds. Soon, guests arrive, each displaying in the twinkle of their eyes their confidence in things to come. [...]

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