Open space begins replacing vacant homes 
By Jim Woodard
Published: January 17,2012
A new landscape is emerging in many cities. Open space is replacing the growing number of vacant homes.
Open space begins replacing vacant homes
Stigmatized homes are an opportunity for buyers
By Jim Woodard
Published: January 16,2012
A home that has a reputation for being haunted may be an outstanding bargain for a homebuyer. This and other types of stigmas can push the price down by 10 to 15 percent on average, according to one study. In some cases, the price reduction is much more.
The scourge of real estate transfer taxes
By Jim Woodard
Published: January 6,2012
As local, county and state governments face growing, and sometimes desperate, economic needs, they increasingly turn to real estate transfer taxes as a source of funding. This is a tax that may be imposed at the closing of home sales or other real property transactions.
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