Posts Tagged ‘Trends

Stacy Spann guest on AM680 “All About Real Estate”

On Sunday, March 13th Stacy Spann was a guest on AM680, “All About Real Estate”. Hosted by Terry Stafford, this hour long segment focuses on the market all across Maryland, including the economic factors influencing the industry. Listen below to hear Stacy discuss what is going on the national real estate scene, as well as [...]

National home sales rise; momentum continues

According to the latest stats from the National Association of REALTORS, the housing market continues to show signs of recovery. With January sales up 2.7% over December, existing home sales have trended upward for the third straight month. Last month also marked the first time in seven months that sales were up in a year [...]

Howard County housing prices retain value

Real estate is considered to be a solid investments. Why? The value of property is consistent in long term gains. However, with housing prices nationally still struggling to stumble their way upward, the investment of home buying, or selling, can seem shaky. But the truth is, real estate is an increasingly local industry where the market [...]

Foreclosures down, but we’re not out of the woods yet

According to a report from RealtyTrac, U.S. foreclosures dropped for a second straight month. That said, the housing market still facings some steep challenges. Fortunately, for families facing foreclosure, there’s help. On March 20, 2010, Howard County Housing will host a seminar entitled Homeownership: Securing Your Most Valuable Asset.