Dealing With the Stress of Still Having a Job!

There's often survivor's guilt for having survived all the job cuts as well as exhaustion from the work overload. Then there's the fear of "when will you be next?"http://ping.fm/vIVOm

How a Short Sale or a Foreclosure Affects Your Credit

There's so much misinformation about what a short sale or foreclosure will do to one's credit. I think that the rules will have to change in the future to help those individuals who always had good credit histories and just got caught in the sunami of our current economic crisis.http://ping.fm/W7pXN

New home appraisal rules stir industry backlash

Here's another example of fixing one problem and then causing another. We certainly needed stricter rules for appraising homes but not so rigid that we now have another reason why homes aren't selling and stalling the recovery of the whole economy! New home appraisal rules stir industry backlash Dallas Real Estate News News for Dallas, Texas Dallas Morning News

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Has the Economy Bottomed Out?

Has the economy hit bottom? I think so but check out this article...http://ping.fm/azAwp

Why There Will Always Be Realtors

Even in this technology geared world, the human factor will always be needed for some purchases, and real estate is one of them! The internet has certainly made Buyers more informed when purchasing, but they still need the skills and services of a good agent. Real Estate’s Best Days are Ahead

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Rising Home Sales

I can't say the real estate market has turned around, but any bit of positive news is great for everyone. From showing over 40 houses this past two days to a transferee that had to purchase a home in those two days, the choices of great move in condition homes was slim. It appears that many Sellers who would normally put their homes on the market are afraid of the depressed value of their homes and are not listing them. When in reality, the value might be better than they thought, if the house has been updated.



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A Great Reason to Live & Work in Birmingham

Birmingham Farmers Market - Local & Regionally Grown!

Unless you grow it yourself, it doesn’t get much fresher than the Birmingham Farmers Market. The market operates every Sunday through October from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in City Park Lot #6, North Old Woodward Ave., north of Harmon street.

Over 30 booths feature locally and regionally grown produce, garden plants, organics, fresh prepared foods, hand crafted items and more.

Patrons can enjoy the live music performances offered every week and this year’s “Kid Zone” promises an enjoyable arts & crafts experience for the little farmers.

It’s easy to leave with a hearty arm full of wholesome and healthy goods!

Where: Municipal Parking Lot 6

When: Every Sunday, June 7-October 25, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Contact: Birmingham Principal Shopping District at 248-530-1200