Smart buyers buy first, as long as you follow these 3 simple rules from the New York Times: http://nyti.ms/9b5W9I

Home Sales Rise in Fourth Quarter on Tax Credit - Bloomberg.com - http://ow.ly/16nL3

Prudential Douglas Elliman's Exclusive 10-year Manhattan and Townhouse Market Overviews: http://bit.ly/bvbTjp and http://bit.ly/9nXYrC

Just released, Prudential Douglas Elliman's 4Q 2009 Manhattan Market Overview - Sales increase as inventory falls: http://bit.ly/9q5Wc0

Bank of America first to sign on to government incentive program to lower payments on second mortgages, Miami Herald: http://ow.ly/11rUj

Save some money at tax time this year with some real estate related tips for filing your return: http://ow.ly/Z21E

Mortgage applications jump 9.1% last week as interest rates continue to creep up. Buyers get off the fence or miss out!: http://ow.ly/Z0Xh

Manhattan residential sales activity and inventory back at normal levels - first time since market collapse. More here: http://bit.ly/8xCTiH

Interest rates likely to hit 6% by year end says Freddie Mac: http://bit.ly/6WJH0d Get off the fence! Great time to buy now.

More great news, real estate sales surge 57% in second half: http://bit.ly/5v0ez8