First-time home buyer? You're in luck Sep 22, 2009
From a dollars-and-cents perspective, it's certainly a buyer's market. Asking prices for Orlando-area homes have not been so low at any time in the past four or five years, and the number of properties on the market is still at or near record levels. (FOX61, CT)
Getting better bargain much easier in this economy Sep 18, 2009
"In this economy, it's definitely a buyer's market.". Some places to try. (Honolulu Advertiser)
With charismatic Uribe, Giants hit bargain-basement bonanza Sep 18, 2009
At age 29, in a buyer's market, Uribe wasn't hot property when the Giants signed him to a minor-league contract. Seven months later, he is the team's muscle. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Filly goes for $800k at Keeneland sale in Ky. Sep 15, 2009
With the thoroughbred market sluggish nationwide, another buyer's market is expected, as indicated by the early prices. Propping up this sale somewhat is a nearly complete dispersal of horses belonging to Overbrook Farm, one of Kentucky's top horse farms and home to former superstar stallion Storm Cat. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- More)
Car buying: Six slippery sales strategies Sep 11, 2009
It may be a buyer's market, but that's no reason to let your guard down in the showroom. Experienced salespeople have one goal in mind: to put you in a new car today. (Chronicle Newspapers, VA)
Get sellers to pay closing costs (1) Sep 6, 2009
Generally speaking, though, it is the case that in the current buyer's market (which exists everywhere relative to the market of several years ago), sellers are more likely to contribute to buyer's transaction costs ... The trick is that in a buyer's market, many or most of the comparable sales justifying a home's value may have included closing-cost credits from seller to buyer. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Buyer's market as high-rise units sit empty Sep 5, 2009
"Anything's worth a try - it's a buyer's market.". This article appeared on page P - 6 of the San Francisco Chronicle. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Business)
Mortgage applications slip even as loan rates dip Sep 3, 2009
The first-time buyer's market has been robust, but not the move-up market or the market for existing homeowners looking to trade up to a larger home. It will take consistent news of rising home prices to lure the move-up buyer, most real estate agents agree. (USA Today -- Money)
Lodi business leaders, pundits have mixed views on whether recession is finished Sep 3, 2009
"We're still in the trenches here. Everyone has a personal recession experience. I'm helping some people take advantage of the best buyer's market, and I'm helping others sell their homes under unfortunate circumstances. The media is giving us permission to hope. The economy depends on people's attitudes. We're on our way back from the bottom. It's not like flipping a switch. It's painful, but it's going to be healthy in the long-term. People are rethinking their values. They are developing... (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Religious programs taking over radio waves Sep 2, 2009
"It's a buyer's market" for these kinds of stations, said Robert Unmacht, a consultant with IN3 Partners, a media and business consulting firm in Nashville, Tenn. "And they're buying.". (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Business: Big supply of existing homes makes buyer market Aug 30, 2009
Lower housing prices - the effect of a higher inventory than normal - have helped as well, making it a "buyer's market" with prices more flexible than they have been in a long time, Upchurch said. The threat of interest rates rising again and a November deadline for the tax credit are pushing people to buy, too, Shields said. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Toll Brothers Reports Wider Loss, Signs for Hope Aug 28, 2009
"We believe that customers are recognizing that now is the time to get into the market to take advantage of near-record affordability and what is still, for now, a buyer's market." ... "We believe that customers are recognizing that now is the time to get into the market to take advantage of near-record affordability and what is still, for now, a buyer's market.". (SmartMoney)
Toll Brothers Reports FY 2009 3rd Qtr Results Aug 27, 2009
We believe that customers are recognizing that now is the time to get into the market to take advantage of near-record affordability and what is still, for now, a buyer's market. "Our cautious optimism is reflected in encouraging data released this week from several sources related to housing and consumer confidence. On Tuesday, The S&P/Case-Shiller Index () reported that "home prices are on an upswing": The index rose 1.4 percent in June from the previous month, which was the second consecutive... (Primezone Releases)
Residential market has hit bottom - experts Aug 27, 2009
"It is not that we don't have buyers in the market, it is rather access to finance to participate in this buyer's market that has been reduced. This excludes many serious buyers from participating in the current market," Smiedt says. Despite the recession, reports indicate that the local property auction industry is seeing good returns. (Business Report, South Africa)
Existing home sales jump to two year high Aug 25, 2009
The housing market is a buyer's market and they are buying. The reports sales of existing homes jumped 7. (Memphis Business Journal, TN)
Existing-home sales jump to 2-year high Aug 23, 2009
The U.S. housing market is a buyer's market and they are buying. The reports sales of existing homes nationwide jumped 7. (Denver Business Journal, CO)
Despite the downturn, you need a vacation Aug 19, 2009
Eliminating household responsibilities for two or three days can allow you to see your corner of the world with fresh eyes, and, as Greenberg notes, "It's a real buyer's market for packages for rooms and hotelsyou don't even have to travel.". If your family is too large and unwieldy to contain in one room, decamping to a rental house for the weekend is a fun alternative. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Housing market creeps up Aug 19, 2009
"It's still a buyer's market.". or 919-836-5758. (News & Observer)
Taking the Pulse Aug 14, 2009
For the first time in a long time, Dubai is now a buyer's market, but as a result of heavy job losses and a shrinking population, there simply are not many buyers. TAKING THE PULSE OF THE GLOBAL ECONOMY The BBC is Taking the Pulse of the Global Economy, looking at a range of subjects this summer How lifestyles have changed over the year remain a concern particularly in many developing economies Highly volatile prices have been a major issue in the past year their plight as the global recession... (BBC News -- Business)
HOWARD-COOPER:Cut costs? Hornets have done anything but Aug 11, 2009
He acquired equal value in such a strong buyer's market that peers didn't think it possible. So much for the consensus that New Orleans' priority was to extricate itself from Chandler to save money. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NBA)
PeterKingMonday Morning QB Musings from training camps and my weekend at the Hall of Fame. Aug 10, 2009
"For us, there is no template. In '07, we didn't like the value in free agency, so we went bottom-feeding. We didn't feel the early stages of free agency were a buyer's market, so that was a big draft year for us. This year, we liked the free-agent market, at least for our needs. We signed , and . "I think you trap yourself if you say, 'This is the one way to build a team. For us, there is no Giant way. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Oahu home sales rise again, prices fall again in July Aug 6, 2009
"We're clearly in a buyer's market, but the inventory hasn't expanded," Shapiro said. Reach Andrew Gomes at. (Honolulu Advertiser)
TigsTown Roundtable: Overpay for a Bat? Aug 5, 2009
I do believe the Tigers will be able to get a bat during August, especially if more teams fall out of contention and it becomes more of a buyer's market. Have your own opinion on the issue. (Detroit, TheInsiders.com)
Make That a Double Shot Aug 5, 2009
Buyer's market and all. In fact let me run the figures here. (Slate)
Tribal Confusion Aug 5, 2009
And while it was a buyer's market, the Indians sent Lee to the Phillies and Martinez to the without getting any of either club's premium young players. Philadelphia didn't want to give up pitchers Kyle Drabek and J.A. Happ or outfielders Dominic Brown and Michael Taylor in a deal with the , and it didn't have to surrender any of them to Cleveland. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- MLB)
Jobless Benefits Are Running Low Aug 3, 2009
The reports on the buyer's market in solar panels. According to the article, "Demand for solar-power systems in much of the world has slowed along with the global economy. Meanwhile, solar-cell factories planned when the market was booming are coming on line. The result: too many panels and too few buyers. To move them, companies are cutting module prices." The economic stimulus package has helped as well because it included greater tax credits to homeowners who switched to solar power. (Slate)
Let's Make a Deal Jul 31, 2009
In this buyer's market, any item is now fair game. Shoppers are scoring deals on cell-phone plans, meat, furniture, even nursing homes. (Time.com)
Cool meets quirky in stylist's home Jul 27, 2009
Alemany Flea Market: "A true buyer's market - taking over where once the Marin flea market reigned as the best in Northern California. There is a mixture of serious dealers and secondhand hawkers with occasional Sacramento, Central Valley folk selling off the family possessions. Come early. Great people, great finds. Or kooky people, kooky finds." (100 Alemany Blvd., San Francisco). Urban Ore: "My epicenter for inspiration. Like the flea, you never know what you will find. Tends to be hit or... (San Francisco Chronicle)
Click to read: Capitalizing on "Cash for Clunkers" Jul 25, 2009
This is a buyer's market for automobiles. " And finally, Schlesinger suggested "stacking" the rebates. She said dealers are putting incentives in high gear. Chrysler, for example, just announced they're going to match the rebate. "You may not think, 'Oh, I want a Chrysler,' but if you end up with $9,000 off the price of a car, it could be worthwhile. (CBS News -- Early Show)
Consumers cut out costs Jul 21, 2009
"Many South Africans consider investing in property a reliable form of long-term investing, and since we're currently in a buyer's market, South Africans who can afford to will be looking to invest in property at this time. Property in South Africa has also consistently appreciated over the years, so it's understandable then that South African's consider investing in or renovating their homes a priority," explains George. Concern over the economy appears to be fuelling plans for increased... (iAfrica.com)
First Niagara 2nd-quarter profit falls Jul 18, 2009
He said the bank would "continue to monitor and evaluate the landscape," which he termed a buyer's market. Nonperforming loans remained stable in the second quarter at $52. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Santa Clara County Housing Market Turns Into a Seller's Market Jul 16, 2009
July 15 /PRNewswire/ -- The housing market in Santa Clara County is quickly turning from a buyer's market to a seller's market as new listings are absorbed by the market much faster than a year ago. In June, 2,066 homes came on the market while sellers and buyers closed escrows on 1,545 deals, based on data from MLSLlistings Inc. In the same month last year, there were 2,637 new listings and 1,169 closed sales. (PR Newswire)
South Africans with access to credit plan to save more Jul 13, 2009
"Since we are in a buyer's market, South Africans who can afford to will be looking to invest in property," he said. Property in South Africa has consistently appreciated over the long term, which would support investing in it. (Business Report, South Africa)
Snowbirds find hot deals in Arizona Jul 12, 2009
Phoenix-Mesa is a buyer's market if there ever was one. Coupled with direct flights to the city, the climate and the availability of property, North Dakotans and other Midwestern buyers are flocking to the area. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Used SUVs, trucks back in demand Jul 12, 2009
When gas was more than $4, it was a buyer's market for SUVs and pickups, he said. "They were giving them away.". (Honolulu Advertiser)
Consumers put away plans to spend big Jul 10, 2009
" George believes that it is critical for merchants to understand where their products fit into the "spend basket" of their consumer base and understand how they are likely to act in recessions toward their products. Providing useful, rather than superfluous products, and value for money, rather than mere price appeal will also help to retain margins and attract spend. Almost all of the other markets surveyed, likewise, anticipate spending on fashion and accessories and dining and entertainment,... (Business Report, South Africa)
NASCAR: It's a buyer's market Jul 9, 2009
It's a buyer's market 070909 - The Augusta Chronicle. . (The Augusta Chronicle)
Mobile data services -- A checklist of considerations: Jul 5, 2009
sulting in a buyer's market. Therefore, try to keep your contracts as short as possible because prices will probably fall. (SearchMobileComputing.com)
MARKET CONDITIONS Jul 5, 2009
Real Estate News and Advice. By Local Real Estate Experts. (RealtyTimes)
Selling in a Buyer's Market Jul 3, 2009
How to Get the Most Money for a House. With housing prices at an all time low, how can sellers get the best possible price for their homes. (Suite101.com)
Work-at-Home Mom and Web Entrepreneur Celebrates 2 Years of Selling Handmade Judaica Online Jul 1, 2009
By the time the next buyer's market came to town six later - The New York International Gift Fair at the Jacob Javits Convention Center - Jewish Gift Place firmly established itself as a contender in the Judaica market, and more artists were added to the collection including Emily Rosenfeld, K4 Glassart, , Eduardo Milieris, Steven Bronstein, and Ed Cohen. "At Jewish Gift Place, we have the highest standards of quality for the Jewish gifts that we sell. Whether the piece is painted, sculpted,... (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
More sellers see doors crack open Jun 28, 2009
"I knew it would be tough; any time you turn on the news, you hear it's a buyer's market." ... "Whether it's a buyer's market or a seller's market depends on a lot of things," said Don Potts of Nix-Tann Realty in Jackson ... "In places like Phoenix and Las Vegas, it's definitely a buyer's market. "Here, it's more balanced. (The Clarion-Ledger)
It's Hard Out Here for an MBA Jun 25, 2009
And the job market may be tough, but as in any buyer's market, the key to a "sale" is your product's (read: you) differentiating factors. What does this all mean. (BusinessWeek)
Timberwolves aren't done dealing Jun 25, 2009
A lot of teams are strained for cash, several championship hopefuls or playoff contenders don't have a first-round pick, and the deep-pocket guys are reading buyer's market and hoping to get a first-round pick at a bargain rate compared to past years. Either that or get much higher than past years for their $3 million, the most teams can include in a trade. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Signs Of Life In a Housing Market Far From A True Recovery Jun 22, 2009
Although prices and the number of closed sales continued to decline through May, the uptick in pending sales (which could appear as closed sales later this summer) along with a slight decline in the number of houses for sale, has signaled a move away from the pure buyer's market of last summer, fall and winter. Economists say it could still be well into next year before housing sales gain significant momentum, but that prediction hasn't stopped a Hartford area weary of grim housing news from... (FOX61, CT)
Slowdown closes demand window Jun 21, 2009
Residential realty market trackers say Bangalore is truly a buyer's market today. Developers are bending backwards to sell their stock by offering price cuts and marketers are seen going overboard with freebies. (India Times)
Some local realtors seeing end to slump Jun 19, 2009
People ask me, Is it a buyer's market. Is it a seller's market. (Watertown Daily Times, WI)
Economy's silver lining is revealed Jun 18, 2009
House hunters hear pluses of buyer's market ... Dozens of organizations gathered at Jackson Medical Mall on Wednesday to show prospective homebuyers how to take advantage of what they described as a buyer's market for homes. (The Clarion-Ledger)
The tax credit advantage (700) Jun 16, 2009
"It has drummed up some interest, and there is the inventory available for qualified buyers. It's a buyer's market. It's great. The low interest rates, combined with the $8,000 incentive, only helps to get buyers out there.". In St. Joseph, another young married couple recently bought a house and expect to receive the full $8,000 credit, said their Realtor, Doreen Johan of Remax Sunset Coast. (The Herald-Palladium)
Procrastination pays off for summer travelers Jun 16, 2009
"It's definitely a buyer's market," Freitag said, and it is the right time to ask -- if these add-ons aren't already offered -- for free breakfasts, room upgrades and, for example, free access to a property's gym. too, should and are ponying up plenty of perks. (CNN -- Travel)
Buy the House, Get the Rolls-Royce Free Jun 6, 2009
It's often still a buyer's market, leaving sellers scrambling to find new ways to entice buyers, which can entail giving away big-ticket items like cars or even boats. Smaller-scale perks include pre-paid homeowner association dues, free parking, free or new furniture. (ABC News -- Business)
Indian arms spree on the fast track Jun 4, 2009
In a buyer's market, India will be able to negotiate deals from a position of strength. Offset investment requirements in local defense companies and the easing of foreign direct investment requirements should boost domestic private players. (Asia Times Online)
Gen X to flex new purchasing muscle in recreational property markets across Canada, says RE/MAX Jun 2, 2009
"While buyer's market conditions exist virtually across the board, sellers of recreational properties from coast-to-coast are clearly content to wait out the storm," says Polzler. "They are in no hurry to unload their product. Many have held on to their properties for generations - they're fully-owned yet underutilized, which has prompted some aging owners to list them for sale." The report also found that while lowball offers are on the rise, very few meet with success. (Canada Newswire)
Abundance of homes makes selling difficult May 31, 2009
Tax incentives for first-time buyers. This isn't an ad for a tent sale; it depicts the situation for this summer's real estate sales season, which traditionally picks up at the end of the school year. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Oregon ponders pension pullout A council seeks better terms and more transparency from private equity partnerships that manage $9 billion of the state's retirement fund May 28, 2009
The Oregon Investment Council's hope is that other state pensions and institutional investors will follow suit, and that the private equity sector, in which firms have historically set take-it-or-leave-it terms, will become more of a buyer's market. Even with the sector's dismal returns in the past year, however, it may be tough to win many concessions. (OregonLive, OR -- Business)
Condo market fights to recover as prices remain down May 28, 2009
"It is absolutely a buyer's market," says Paul Berg, 73, a forensic psychologist who, with his wife, recently paid $1. 4 million for a new, 2,000-square-foot condo in downtown San Diego. (USA Today -- Money)
Grads need honesty, dependability, work ethic May 24, 2009
In short, it is a buyer's market and employers can be very choosy ... In short, it is a buyer's market and employers can be very choosy. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Foreclosures in Hanford jump, reflecting national average May 19, 2009
The huge number of foreclosures has depressed real estate prices, creating a buyer's market in California. First-quarter home sales fell in all but six states -- Nevada, California, Arizona, Florida, Virginia and Minnesota -- where buyers have been able to grab foreclosed homes at discounts, the National Association of Realtors reported Tuesday. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
Chrysler Cuts Could Bring Bargains May 19, 2009
DETROIT (AP) -- It's a buyer's market at nearly 800 Chrysler lots across the U.S.. The Detroit automaker is dropping the dealerships and leaving them with 44,000 cars on the lot. (13WMAZ.com, GA)
Tech security companies are hot acquisitions May 18, 2009
"It certainly is a buyer's market," says Rocky Pimentel, CFO of McAfee, which has spent about $2 billion on 16 other acquisitions since 2002. QinetiQ, a British company with 6,400 employees and more than $1 billion in annual revenue, recently said it will spend $40 million to acquire Cyveillance, a 75-employee firm with technology to locate malicious programs and stolen data on the Internet. (USA Today -- Money)
#90 EPHRATA, PENNSYLVANIA May 15, 2009
Home to one of the Northeast's most colorful weekly markets and close to some of the country's best antiquing, Ephrata is a buyer's market. MUST DO A true market town in the heart of Pennsylvania Dutch Country, this northern Lancaster County city brims with energy and history. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Tips for booking the right cruise May 12, 2009
"All lines are offering recession rates as much as 40 percent less than last year with many giving free or reduced airfare, along with remarkably low prices for children and seniors." She called this a "buyer's market" and added that with departures from more than 20 U.S. and Canadian cities, many Americans can drive to their cruise. Here are a few recommendations from Dunnan's advice for finding the right cruise. (Yahoo News)
Diamonds May Be a Law Firm's Best Friend in Economic Downturn May 12, 2009
In response to the current economy and a clear shift to a buyer's market, firms are moving from the pyramid model of a few partners at the top and hordes of associates at the bottom to a diamond shape in which several senior associates and junior partners make up the bulk in the middle in an effort to maximize value for the client ... In this buyer's market, clients are dictating what they will pay, how many attorneys will be on a matter and even which individual attorneys they want on those... (Law.com)
Hewlett-Packard Proves In-House No Haven From Churn May 8, 2009
A person who recently interviewed with the company said he was told that HP legal was getting rid of the dead wood and taking advantage of the buyer's market to hire new talent. CHANGING OF THE OLD GUARD. (Law.com)
NASCAR: Sponsors unite to get more for less May 7, 2009
"It's a buyer's market out there, for sure," Singer said. Singer is the vice president of marketing for GlaxoSmithKline, the company that makes Tums, Goody's and Nicorette. (The Augusta Chronicle)
