Duane's Housing Newsletter for May 2011

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Housing Trends eNewsletter is filled with U.S. Census Bureau key market indicators, consumer videos, blogs, a real estate glossary, mortgage rates and calculators, consumer articles, real estate radio, REALTOR.com local community reports and local and national real estate sales and price activity provided by local MLSs and the National Association of REALTORS®.

What's Happening in Local Markets? Local Market Reports *Local Prices & State Sales CA - Anaheim-Santa Ana Region Real Estate Market CA - Los Angeles Region Real Estate Market CA - Riverside Region Real Estate Market CA - Sacramento Region Real Estate Market CA - San Diego Region Real Estate Market CA - San Francisco Region Real Estate Market CA - San Jose-Sunnyvale Region Real Estate Market View Local Market Reports for 150 Metropolitan Housing Markets *Prepared by National Association of REALTORS® **Prepared by Clarus MarketMetrics

Local Area Markets **Local Sales & Price Activity CA - Inland Empire Real Estate Market CA - Los Angeles Real Estate Market CA - Los Angeles County Real Estate Market CA - Northern Bay Region Real Estate Market CA - Orange County Real Estate Market CA - Pleasanton and Alameda County Real Estate Market CA - Riverside/Coachella Valley Real Estate Market CA - San Diego County Real Estate Market CA - Silicon Valley Real Estate Market CA - Victor Valley Real Estate Market View All *Prepared by National Association of REALTORS® **Prepared by Clarus MarketMetrics

What’s New National Real Estate Market

Pending Home Sales Rise Again in March Washington, DC, April 28, 2011 - March saw another increase in pending home sales, with contract activity rising unevenly in six of the past nine months, according to the National Association of Realtors®. More... Existing-Home Sales Rise in March Washington, DC, April 20, 2011 - Sales of existing-home sales rose in March, continuing an uneven recovery that began after sales bottomed last July, according to the National Association of Realtors®. More... National Real Estate Market Articles Source:NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®.

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This Month’s Consumer Articles

NAR Study Finds Americans Prefer Smart Growth Communities Washington, DC, April 04, 2011 - Americans favor walkable, mixed-use neighborhoods, with 56 percent of respondents preferring smart growth neighborhoods over neighborhoods that require more driving between home, work and recreation. That’s according to a recent study, the Community Preference Survey, by the National Association of REALTORS®. Walkable communities are defined as those where shops, restaurants, and local businesses are within walking distance from homes. More... Fence Etiquette: Tips to Avoid Neighbor Disputes If you practice fence etiquette and bone up on local zoning regs, you can avoid neighbor disputes. If you install a fence, it's your responsibility to make sure both sides are well-maintained. Avoid fence disputes by practicing fence etiquette—a good neighbor policy. If you follow zoning regulations and share basics with neighbors before construction, you can install a new fence AND stay on good terms with the folks next door. More... Is the Cost of Flood Insurance Worth It? Flooding risks, as well as the value of your home and your possessions, help determine whether the cost of flood insurance is worth it. Damage caused by driving rain is usually covered under standard homeowners insurance policies. Once the precipitation hits the ground, however, all bets may be off. More... 7 Ways to Ready Your Home for Spring As the seasons change and things start to warm up again, it's time to start thinking about what's outside. Here's my annual spring checklist of chores you want to be considering in order to clean up after winter's wrath and start getting ready for an enjoyable summer. More... Beware When Rolling Debt into Mortgage Question: I think I already know the answer to this, but it doesn't hurt to ask. What do you think about having your debt consolidated into a real estate mortgage loan? More...

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