Jeffrey Bastress, president of Startpoint Realty in Massachusetts, discusses the slowdown in sales in his market and how his company has made changes to better work with buyers and sellers. Many agents in his company are becoming mortgage brokers so they can better educate buyers on the loan side.
Know that buyers are less willing to take on fix-up work
Find out which areas in your home are wasting energy
Online services boost exposure for listings, agents
Commentary: Adequate supply of credit should be top priority now
Acquisition is first for Grubb & Ellis Wealth Management program
Logistics tenant finds space for growing business
Laborers' union charges poor corporate governance
30-year fixed rate at 5.94%; 10-year Treasury yield at 3.77%
California announces spending plan for affordable housing
Company laid off about 145 workers in 2007
Property features 460-plus units
Insurer discontinuing coverage of 'above 97' loans
Most loans above 97 percent LTV ratio off limits