Real Estate is local, but nationally there are 9.6 months of inventory, down from 10.2 months. 6months is the mid point between a buyers and sellers market with a buyers market being greater than 6months inventory. A good Realtor in your local can and should be able to calculate this for you including market absorption rate. - Mon Mar 24 2008, 15:29
Great neighbors and neighborhood ranks high. The perfect turnkey home is sometimes out of reach..we always want more. Assurance of future profits is relative. Minimum out of pocket....maybe you are not ready to buy. Finding friends next door for you and your family is like finding gold. - Mon Mar 24 2008, 15:25
A great site for this is http://www.schooldigger.com. Also, contact the school principle and ask them your questions and voice your concerns. That is exactly what the are there for. - Mon Mar 24 2008, 15:10
It is important (in addition to the previous answers) to read the condo docs and verify that there is an arbitration clause in case of disputes like painting, etc., so that costly legal battles are avoided. Find this clause and highlight it. If there is not one, think about amending the bylaws to include one before it's too late. - Mon Mar 24 2008, 15:01
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