Real Estate News - December 7, 2011

Sorry it has been a little while since we have gotten one of these posts in here. Life has been a bit hectic, but we will be trying to keep these posts up in the coming weeks.

General News
Real Estate News by the Numbers: Week of November 26 – December 2 - Here are the most recent real estate numbers from the Real Estate News for Real Network.

30-Year Fixed Mortgage Rate Down Slightly, Hovers Below 4 Percent for Sixth Consecutive Week - Mortgage rates have remained super low as the government tries to lure buyers into the market.

Seller's Tips
Should You Consider Listing Your Home During the Holidays? - "In the past, conventional wisdom said you shouldn’t try to sell a home during the holidays. However, the old thinking doesn’t really apply any longer — thanks to the Internet and hectic lifestyles as well as traditional rules of supply and demand."

First Person: 5 Things to Do If You’re Facing Foreclosure - Don't let the prospect of foreclosure paralyze you, let it force you into action.

Buyer's/Investor's Tips
3 Reasons to Live in a New Home Before Renovating - "Many buyers today want their new home to be move-in ready, and having work initiated after you’ve settled in may seem inconvenient at best. But I’ve got my reasons for suggesting that you at least consider holding off on the big home improvement projects, and here they are:"

Four Real Estate Deal Killers - What are the worst possible problems that a house can have?

Self-Help Evictions: What You Should NEVER Do as a Landlord - Advice on how to handle evictions as a real estate investor.

The 4 Big Fix and Flip Mistakes - Don't make this mistake if you are considering buying the broken down home, fixing it up, and then flipping it.