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Carnival of Real Estate (consumer edition)

The Consumer-focused Carnival of Real Estate is a way to highlight great writing around the real estate blogosphere as it relates to things that everyday people care about - not just real estate agents. Below I highlight my 5 favorite entries:

Should Your Home Valuation Deserve To Appreciate If You Install A Pool?
Silicon Valley Blogger writes an entertaining article about adding a swimming pool to your property. Is it really worth it?

How Buyers Can Walk in the Shoes of Sellers and Listing Agents
An excellent article by Steve Leung, talking about how buyers can better understand sellers motivations and get the most for their money.

FHA Reform Hits the Wall
The Salt Lake City blog discusses the changes (or lack thereof) in Congress about the FHA reform bill.

Will Agents List My Property if I Owe More Than It’s Worth?
Dan Melson gives his insights into property listings that an owner is “upside down” on.

Deja Vu~Buying/Selling Simultaneously in a Buyer’s Market vs a Seller’s Market (what a world of difference!)
Pat Kapowich’s insightful post being in a buyers market, and trying to sell your property at the same time as buying.