Filed Under: Top 10 Real Estate Lists If you are a commercial investor, 2009 hasn’t been your favorite year. The marketplace is tough, the property values are down and rents are atrocious. But there is good news for some of the markets out there. Ooffice space demand has never been higher in Washington DC as government expansion has expanded into every square foot in the city and surrounding areas. Austin is benefiting from those moving from the high tax and nearly bankrupt California, while Boston, New York, and San Francisco maintain their places near the top due to their stature.
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Prudential Gary Greene Realtors ranks # 1 in listings, sales in Houston
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Texas Windstorm Association lawsuit by League City Galveston County resident
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Houston Texas to lead economic recovery
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houston single-family home sales improve 81% since June yet overall sales are down compared to 2008
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As has been the case all year long, mortgage rates remain low – hovering the 5% mark.  The tax credit extension, although the long term effects may be adverse, should help housing going into the first quarter of 2010.  Coupled with low interest rates, many homebuyers may never again see such an opportunity.  The big question is how long will mortgage rates be able to sustain these low levels.  With the Feds pulling out of purchasing mortgage bonds by year end, interest rates are destined to ascend.  Falling demand pushes prices lower and as we all know, as bond prices fall,
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Home buyer tax credit passes House and Senate
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Job market mounts continued losses
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Will the Healtcare Reform Bill be a delight or a disaster?
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1. Get a home energy audit Do you know the R-value of the insulation in your walls, or attic or the air exchange rate for your home? If not, it’s time for a  home energy audit.  Investing a few bucks in this service has the potential to net huge energy and monetary savings, depending on the efficiency of your current home; if you’re willing to follow the rest of the tips below — depending on the results of your audit — there is really no limit to how much you’ll save over the long run. Potential savings: $$ thousands. 2.
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