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Did we mention the residential real estate market was on a rebound? Well, if we haven’t – pay attention. As markets start to turn upwards across the country, these deals are starting to get harder and harder to find. Nonetheless, Barbara’s compiled 5 homes from across the country that you can own for less than $500k, and some of these homes are absolutely astonishing. $165,000 – Olive Branch, Missisippi Olive Branch, a suburb of Memphis (yes, in Tennessee) is known for its huge recreational parks. Any family looking for a nice neighborhood with plenty of places for the kids [...]

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by Bill Cresenzo of Brokers Weekly. Although she no longer owns The Corcoran Group, Barbara Corcoran is still considered the “empress” of New York real estate, as she was called during her introduction at the Real Estate Board of New York’s Residential Management Council Leadership breakfast at the Yale Club. And the “empress” gave her subjects some advice on the New York City real estate business, from what makes a good building, to how to keep your sales force happy. Here are some highlights: A bad doorman and a poorly decorated lobby can break a sale. Corcoran recalls that when [...]

It looks like home sales are starting to rebound, and it’s looking like a buyer’s market. Incredible homes are available at prices lower than ever, and people across the country are starting to snap them up. We’ve put together a list of 5 amazing homes from coast to coast to give you an idea of what you can get right now for under $500,000. #1 – Kennesaw, Georgia. $394,000. Just 20 miles from Atlanta, this 4 bedroom, 3.5 bath in a cozy suburb has it all. The town was incorporated in 1887, but the area has history dating back [...]