THE VIEW and KIRSTEN FROM TLC”S PROPERTY LADDER TALK ABOUT WILMINGTON NC….- STEALS AND DEALS….
Jul
7
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7/7/2010 8:06 PM
Real Estate Steals & Deals
Guests: Kirsten Kemp Becker
July 06, 2010 | Posted at 8:31 AM
With the economy doing better, we had Kirsten Kemp Becker from TLC’s Property Ladder here to tell us where to find real estate steals and deals around the country. According to Kristen, the housing market is showing signs of life and lenders are loosening up to allow for more buying. What makes the market bounce back? Kristen says job security and consumer confidence.
With that said, Kristen gave us a few cities where the real estate market is showing growth -- and of course, where you can find deals:
Tacoma, WA
- Just outside of Seattle
- It's a port city
- Jobs are plentiful
Boulder, CO
- Outside the metro area
- Able to enjoy the outdoors
- Year-round good weather
Pittsburgh, PA
- Labor is cheap
- The city has created jobs and gotten away from steal industry
- Got ahead of the job market and was pro-active
Not In Good Shape
However, a few states are suffering. California's real estate market hasn't done well with the economy. Also, Florida has seen a decline in buying. For Florida, many homes are second homes and with this economy, people are not in the mode of discretionary spending.
Not Affected
Kristen said one state's real estate market has not been affected by the hosing market. Texas's tighter lending restrictions and zoning laws helped keep the state out of trouble.
Got Extra $$$?
And if you have a little money and want to make an investment, Kristen suggested Wilmington, North Carolina to as a safe place to invest in. She said it has withstood the housing market well, close to the water and offers beautiful outdoors.
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