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Some investors appear to be snatching up housing in hot spots that they believe will fuel future returns from retiree clients. RealtyTrac recently released a report showing the top cities attracting real estate investment are also cities in which at least a third of the population is aged 54 or older. “These popular retirement cities will very likely be an area of growth in the housing market over the next 15 years as Baby Boomers retire in greater numbers,” says  Daren Blomquist, vice president of RealtyTrac. “The baby boomer generation […]

The list price per square foot is gaining in many areas, rising to $181 in June, according to real estate brokerage Movoto’s national housing report. The increase in list price per square foot was the most dramatic in Sacramento, where it rose from $91 per square foot in June 2012 to $153 per square foot last month—about a 68 percent increase. The following cities have seen the largest year-over-year increases (June 2012 to June 2013) in price per square footage: Sacramento: $153 (a 68.1 percent year-over-year increase) Phoenix: $126 (+44.8% […]

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The average vacancy rate of retail property fell to its lowest level in more than three years in the second quarter, now at 10.5 percent, according to Reis Inc., a real estate research firm.

Buyers may want to purchase furniture to outfit their new home prior to closing. But if they’re not careful, they could cause delays in closing or even lose their home loan.

Have you ever asked yourself this question: How much home can I afford to buy? If you did, and are still wondering the answer, we’ll help to answer it here. Figuring out just how much home you can afford is an important aspect of buying a home. You find a home you absolutely love and begin the whole loan process only to be disappointed because you simply cannot afford it. By figuring out how much house you can afford beforehand, you can avoid this disappointment and frustration. The main factors […]

Chicago will reportedly become the first city in the country to include energy costs on home listings. Homes listed on the Multiple Listing Service in Chicago will display annual and monthly energy costs, including gas and electric service as well as air conditioning maintenance and boiler repair to properties. An eco-friendly way to fuel your home or office is installing a biomass boiler which uses boiler pellets to heat the property during colder months. Get the best value electrical contractor services in Brisbane and experience the benefits plus safety of […]

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A quarter of the National Association of REALTORS® membership is 65 and older, while just 6 percent are younger than 34. Recruiting younger agents presents a challenge, brokers say, given that younger generations tend not to be interested in sales careers. Rather than try to recruit younger agents by telling them they need to farm, cold-call, build relationships, keep abreast of the latest inventory, and make themselves available 24/7, brokers should draw in entrepreneurs by creating structures that support business creation and growth, according to Inman News’ Renwick Congdon. Under […]

Tom handles sales transactions for both buyers and sellers of Kelleher Real Estate, as well as managing all of the rental activity for our clients. Tom has been a member of the island community for over 30 years and lives in Oak Bluffs with his son, Kiric. When Tom first moved to the island in 1980, he taught at the Tisbury School and then later at the Martha’s Vineyard Regional High School. Since then, Tom has been employed as a university professor for 22 years, serving on the faculties of […]