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jan delimont: Builder Confidence At Highest Level Since 2007 - 03/19/12 06:44 PM
Builder confidence in the market for new single-family homes is twice as strong as it was six months ago and at its highest level since 2007. The latest National Association of Home Builders Housing Market Index, which measures builders’ expectations and perceptions, was unchanged from last month. Barry Rutenberg, chairman of the NAHB, said builders are still cautious but there’s a sense that many local housing markets have started to move in the right direction and that prospects for future sales are improving. The component gauging builders expectations for sales over the next six months was up for the six consecutive … (3 comments)
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jan delimont: Census Says Homeownership Rate on the Rise - 11/03/11 11:12 PM
Data released by the U.S. Census Bureau shows homeownership rose between the second and third quarter of this year, increasing to 66.3 percent from 65.9 percent the previous quarter. Homeownership peaked in 2004 at nearly 70 percent, though it stayed between 64 and 65 percent for much of the 40 years prior to the housing boom. The new data finds the homeownership rate for adults under the age of 35 at 38 percent, down from 42 percent in 2007. The rate for people between the ages of 35 and 44 was also down, dipping from 65.2 percent last year to 63.4 … (2 comments)
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jan delimont: Senators Urge Administration To Adopt Changes To Refi Plan - 10/17/11 10:53 PM
With mortgage rates hovering near all-time lows, a bipartisan group of senators has sent a letter urging the Obama administration to make changes to the Home Affordable Refinance Program in order to help more homeowners take advantage of the historically low rates. More than 13 million homeowners have refinanced their mortgages since 2009, saving nearly $20 billion. But federal programs put in place to boost the number of homeowners able to refinance their mortgages have been slow moving and received criticism for inefficiency. The senators’ letter said time is of the essence and urged the administration to act quickly and aggressively … (0 comments)
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jan delimont: Building Permits on the Rise in August - 09/20/11 10:48 PM
Permits to build privately-owned housing units in August rose 3.2 percent above July’s estimates and 7.8 percent above last year, according to new residential construction statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau and the Department of Housing and Urban Development. Single-family building permits rose 2.5 percent above the month before. Despite the rise in permits for future construction, housing starts fell in August, down 5.0 percent from July’s revised pace. The decline was due, in large part, to a 13.5 percent drop in multifamily housing. Single-family home construction was down just 1.4 percent from July. More here and here. … (2 comments)
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jan delimont: Americans Feeling More Optimistic About Home Prices, The Economy - 05/23/11 11:21 PM
Fannie Mae's First Quarter National Housing Survey found Americans are more optimistic about home prices, the economy, and their personal finances than they were during the last quarter of 2010. According to the survey, which polled homeowners and renters between January and March 2011, the number of Americans that believe the U.S. economy is on the right track has risen four percentage points since the end of last year. Also, 67 percent of respondents believe now is a good time to buy a house and one in three expect home prices will strengthen in the next year. On average, participants expected … (2 comments)
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jan delimont: Selling Coos Bay Real Estate? Clean Your Home for Closing - 03/25/11 09:11 PM
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jan delimont: Remodeling Your Oregon Coast Home, Examining Your Budget - 02/21/11 11:06 PM
When remodeling your Oregon Coast home, examining your budget is a key element, going hand-in-hand with the physical aspects of the job. Remodeling and basic improvements can add value to your Oregon Coast real estate and approaching the work with fiscal responsibility will help maximize your profit.
When making changes to your home it is easy to get carried away, adding features and altering products as you go along. Depending on the scope of your project, hiring a contractor that will design the project and a budget could be the wisest step to make keeping someone financially in charge of the … (0 comments)
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jan delimont: Frustrations with Short Sales in Coos County - 02/13/11 06:50 PM
Frustrations with short sales in Coos County could easily be the reason so many homes head to foreclosure. The lengthy time frame to complete a short sale, combined with hanging in the balance waiting for the mercy of the lender is wearing to say the least. A short sale can be a great way to avoid foreclosure and save a credit rating, but it often takes thick skin and a whole lot of patience.
One of the most frustrating things about a short sale in Coos County is the fact that if the home were already foreclosed upon it could be sold … (1 comments)
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jan delimont: Outdoor Spaces Are In - 01/22/11 10:40 PM
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jan delimont: Advice for Selling Your Home During the Holidays - 11/30/10 10:44 PM
There are many things to think about when selling your Coos Bay home during the holiday season. It is hard to believe that the holiday season is upon us. The day after Thanksgiving marks shopping, with waves of holiday shopping specials, sales and more. The day after Thanksgiving also marks a time when many people begin the search for the perfect Christmas tree. When decorating your home and preparing it for the holidays there are a few tips to remember that will keep it safe and help avoid any holiday pitfalls.
When using lighting for holiday decorating remember that strings of … (1 comments)
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jan delimont: Ideal Time to Buy Coos Bay Real Estate? - 11/20/10 11:51 PM
News of recovery, historically low mortgage rates and the overall feeling that the bottom is here or near, have many people wondering if now might be the ideal time to buy a first home, trade up to a bigger home, or simply invest in more Coos Bay real estate. Let's face it, affordability is here when it comes to Oregon real estate. For those who have a steady source of income and have the cash or the ability to acquire a mortgage, there couldn't be a better time to buy a home.
What are the benefits of investing in Coos Bay real … (2 comments)
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jan delimont: Selling Coos Bay Real Estate? Is Vacant Good? - 11/13/10 11:27 PM
Selling Coos Bay Real Estate? Is Vacant Good? When selling Coos Bay real estate the question of whether a vacant home is good for selling is a viable question, the answer, however, is not so easy. Many real estate professionals believe that a furnished home sells better than an empty home. Then of course there are those that disagree.
A furnished home can show a potential buyer how a home looks when lived in. The trick in this scenario is, of course, that the furnishings should be in good taste, simple and laid out in a way that makes good usage … (1 comments)
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jan delimont: Financing Real Estate? An FHA Loan Could Be the Answer - 10/13/10 12:17 AM
Contact Jan Delimont today, 541-290-1850, for more information about Coos Bay real estate and access to the Coos Bay MLS.
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jan delimont: Selling Your Real Estate? Prepare Yourself and Your Property - 09/30/10 11:43 PM
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jan delimont: Fall is Great Time to Examine Your Home - 09/19/10 06:55 PM
Fall is a great time to examine the exterior of your home in order to prepare it for Southern Oregon Coast Winter weather. A great first place to start is with your landscaping. Winter means the onset of most plants' dormant phase, almost like hibernating for the botanical world, and Fall is a great time to cut back plants, trim trees and shrubs, and get everything ready for new growth in the Spring. Not only will this neaten up the appearance of your landscaping but it is also an essential element of boosting healthy growth in the future.
Fall is also … (0 comments)
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jan delimont: Selling Your Home? Think Like a Buyer - 09/08/10 11:54 PM
If you are trying to sell your home in Coos Bay, consider thinking like a home buyer. Walk around your home, what features do you like? What parts of your home need work? From the color of the paint on your walls to how clean your carpet appears, the details are important and the details are what will either attract or repel potential home buyers.
When it comes to paint choose a neutral color. This doesn't mean a home has to be painted white but a living room certainly shouldn't be painted hot pink or orange. Taste is subjective and leaving … (0 comments)
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jan delimont: Mortgage Rates Drop Once Again - 08/27/10 12:18 AM
Mortgage rates have once again hit record lows in an effort to spur real estate sales nationwide. Poor reports on job creation and high unemployment figures are spurring the lowering of rates, meant to improve the housing sector of our economy.
The current average rate for a 30 year fixed rate mortgage is 4.44%, a year ago it was 5.29%. A 15 year fixed rate mortgage is averaging 3.92%, down from 4.68% a year ago. A five year adjustable rate mortgage is averaging 3.56%, down from 4.56% a year ago.
Low mortgage rates appear to be doing the job of increasing … (2 comments)
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jan delimont: Coos Bay Real Estate: Lower Costs Make Reverse Mortgages A Possible Lifeline - 08/15/10 06:36 PM
Reverse mortgages are costing less these days, making them possible lifelines for those trying to find ways to stay in their Coos Bay homes. What is a reverse mortgage? A reverse mortgage is a loan, or line of credit, available to people aged 62 and older who either do not have an existing mortgage on their homes, or have a great deal of equity built up on their Coos Bay homes.
Reverse mortgages used to be criticized for their large, upfront fees. Recently, however, the fees for reverse mortgages have lowered, making the loan more appealing in the process. Borrowing money … (0 comments)
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jan delimont: Coos Bay Real Estate Update: There are Many Bargains Out There - 08/06/10 12:31 AM
When it comes to Coos Bay real estate there are many bargains out there and if you are a home buyer this is your time to shine. The benefit of being a home buyer today is that you can afford to be picky, after-all you are in charge. You may be looking at five houses, which one is best for you? Which one has the best schools, the best amenities, the best features? Maybe two of them do, you can make offers with both and see which seller will give in more. Today’s Coos Bay home buyer has the position of … (0 comments)
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jan delimont: North Bend Real Estate: Tax Credit May Be Gone But Assistance is Still Out There - 07/29/10 12:26 AM
If you are looking at North Bend real estate it is important to know that the home buyer tax credit may be gone but assistance is still out there. Potential first time home buyers have options to explore when considering jumping into real estate. One of the first hurdles when buying a home for the first time is often coming up with a down payment. Even a good saver may have a hard time saving the thousands that can be necessary for a down payment. Luckily there are options for help.
The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has … (1 comments)
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Jan Delimont, Principal Broker
Coos Bay,
OR
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Prudential Seaboard Properties
Address: 556 N. Bayshore Drive, Coos Bay, OR, 97420
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Looking to buy or sell a home in Coos Bay, Charleston, North Bend, Telegraph Hill, Simpson Heights, Lakeside, Bandon or Coquille, Oregon? Jan Delimont (541-290-1850) is just the person to help you out. Licensed in Oregon
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