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Survey Says Home Owners Still Overvalue Homes

Tuesday, May 12th, 2009

According to a new survey, many homeowners are still out of touch with the changing housing market.

Almost half of home owners think their homes should be priced 10-20 percent higher than their sales agents have recommended, according to a nationwide survey by California based HomeGain.

No wonder fewer than 20 percent of agents nationwide are reporting that home buyers are telling them that homes on the market are priced fairly.

Almost 60 percent of agents say potential buyers are telling them that home asking prices are too high, HomeGain found.

“Our survey shows that the market and Realtors are telling home owners their homes are worth considerably less than the homeowners think they are,” HomeGain General Manager Louis Cammarosano said in the report.

More than half of the real estate agents surveyed predicted that home prioc4es will fall further during the next six months. Only 11 percent expected them to rise.

Also, most real estate agents – about 60 percent of those surveyed – said the latest government economic stimulus programs will not help home prices. Just 4 percent were optimistic that the programs would cause prices to rise.

About 1 in every 5 agents said home foreclosures account for more than 30 percent of sales in their market.

The survey included more than 700 real estate agents across the nation but did not breakout information for individual cities.

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Good Vibrations

Tuesday, May 5th, 2009

Consider good vibes, as well as clean air and water, as much of a priority in the home as great style. You can make simple adjustments, such as exerting and eating right, to feel and look better. Likewise, small changes to the home, from the colors you choose to the water you drink, can make a big difference. Think about the home in a whole – and – healthier way. In our quest for well being, our homes become places for restoration and rejuvenation.

Mind, Body, and Spirit

Color can have a profound effect on our emotional health. Bright, warm tones energize; soft, cool shades provide calm and balance. Also, our attitude towards particular rooms can influence well being. In bedrooms, clutter and televisions can make true rest and relaxation difficult. Instead, the bedrooms and bathrooms should be sanctuaries – free of things that remind us of responsibilities – and full of comforting textures and soothing scents. Consider other areas of the home, too; for example, innovative dishwashers and garage doors with silencing technology reduce household noise.

Purification

Clean air and water in the home will go a long way toward promoting a healthy family. Air and water purifiers – from small, at the source methods to whole home systems – are designed to fit any space or need. Some indoor plants actually clean the air by neutralizing toxins.

Environment

A healthy home is achieved by considering the whole environment. Energy – and water-efficient appliances are great for conserving natural resources and reducing utility bills – and providing peace of mind. Renewable flooring options, such as bamboo, cork and some hardwoods, offer sensible style while preserving resources.

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