recent sales: $8,000 tax credit - EXTENSION and EXPANSION
- 10/20/09 01:54 AM
Yes, there is quite a bit of chatter out there about EXTENDING the tax credit. IN ADDITION to the extension, there is considerable effort towards EXPANDING the TAX CREDIT beyond FIRST TIME HOME BUYERS to include resellers/buyers. NO, this has not happened yet! But stay in touch with me at http://www.FelidaHomes.com or http://www.VancouverHotListings.com The Expansion of the tax credit to 2nd or 3rd time homebuyers will likely provide incentive to people who have been sitting on the fence. This coming year, (if this passes), I would expect to see both the MEDIAN and AVERAGE home price INCREASE. Does this mean RISING … (2 comments)
recent sales: Inventories are down, and prices ticking up??
- 09/16/09 02:59 AM
This morning, I got an email from a national relocation research company that calls on me for area statistics. Her question was ..how much have homes gone UP? since march. Well the MARKET ACTION from the MLS does say median and average home prices are up in august. Inventories show at 8 months, the lowest in a long time, but are REAL prices ticking up? NO, I dont think so. Stabilizing maybe, but I dont think you could sell your house higher now, than you could in march. The higher median and average, simply means there are more homes (at higher price … (0 comments)
recent sales: Inventory is Normalizing in SW Washington
- 09/15/09 05:51 AM
Today I received some statistics from the MLS, on the local real estate market. INVENTORY IS COMING DOWN! THAT CAN MEAN FIRMING OF PRICING, if the SALES TRENDS continue. looking at the inventory levels for the month of AUGUST...indicate a reduction and near 2007 levels.(chart is below) If you would like further information about your HOME VALUE, CURRENT MARKET CONDITIONS, or activity in YOUR neighborhood..contact me at 360-600-3042 or go to http://www.ggmatthews.com or http://www.felidahomes.com always at your service, Gloria Matthews360-600-3042
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recent sales: First Time Home Buyers - Fresh from the NAHB - INCLUDES VIDEO !
- 09/04/09 11:10 AM
First-Time Home Buyer Tax Credit I thought it would be useful to post this information, as the deadline is NOW December 1, 2009!! In this ever changing environment, we want to provide the best possible information at hand.
Yes, there is quite a bit of chatter out there about EXTENDING the tax credit. IN ADDITION to the extension, there is considerable effort towards EXPANDING the TAX CREDIT beyond FIRST TIME HOME BUYERS to include resellers/buyers.
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