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Twice as many single women buy homes…

“To the left, to the left…everything you own, in a box to the left” -Sing it Beyonce. Sorry men, she is the breadwinner. Study shows that almost twice as many single women bought homes compared to men in 2010. I hope my Marketing Professor is...

How much do we value education?

Judging from home prices, we value it a lot! Neighborhoods located in high ranking school districts have withstood the foreclosure crisis far better. Looks like I’m giving out pencils next Halloween… It comes as no shock that schools are a major driving factor...

How to spot signs for housing bottom…

Look at the fact that “new construction” is at the lowest in over 50 years. Now, consider that the U.S population rises by 3 million people every year and these people need somewhere to live. Since builders quit building, we are sure to have a shortage of homes in the...

Which is America’s Best City? Answer: Raleigh

You like apples??  Well, Businessweek just ranked Raleigh the number 1 city in America!  How do you like dem apples? Based on such metrics as school performance, green space and cultural amenities, Raleigh, N.C. ranks No. 1 in Businessweek.com’s first Best...

Should you care that S&P cuts U.S. credit rating?

  From what I am reading, S&P’s recent downgrade of the U.S. debt from AAA to AA+ will not lead to higher interest rates…yet. Instead, it is a slap in the politicians’ face. The S&P lowered the credit rating of the U.S. government debt from AAA to AA+.  This...