Real estate market trends are hard to keep up with. It is difficult even for those of us who work in the industry to grasp exactly what to believe and not to believe unless we do the research for ourselves. Recent reports indicate there are major cities around the nation who are beginning to see property value increases! That is great news. I can’t say that we are having that experience in our metro Atlanta market; however, there are pockets of areas where property values are on the upswing. With that being said, here is some news you may … (2 comments)
interest rates: ATLANTA GA MARKET REPORT - September 2010 vs September 2009
- 11/18/10 01:31 AM
According to the National Association of Realtors (NAR), the success of a housing recovery will lay at the door step of job creation and availability of credit. The tightening of underwriting guidelines is also stifling the housing recovery. And, in the same article, it is projected IF the Bush tax cuts are extended across the board, it could "help create an additional 400,000 jobs in 2011, helping to increase home sales by another 60,000-80,000." (read more: Realtor.org) From a local level, Atlanta continues to struggle as we close out 2010. The high unemployment numbers haven't budged out of 9% for months with … (0 comments)
NOW IS THE TIME!!! HAVE YOU WONDERED IF HOMES ARE SELLING IN THE ATLANTA MARKET? OF COURSE THEY ARE! HOW ABOUT GWINNETT COUNTY SPECIFICALLY?ABSOLUTELY! IS SUWANEE SURVIVING IN THE CURRENT REAL ESTATE MARKET? YOU BET!!!! HOME PRICES ARE STABILIZING.....AND, INTEREST RATES ARE 3.99%. IF YOU HAVE BEEN STRADDLING THE FENCE WAITING FOR THE RIGHT TIME TO BUY.....NOW IS THE TIME!
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interest rates: STAND UP STRAIGHT, SHOULDERS BACK!
- 01/14/09 06:17 AM
Who do you believe? We can listen to the main street media and take on the attitude the current economic nose bleed will last forever - or at least they make you feel that way. Or we can look at some other indicators which might cause us to stand up straight, throw our shoulders back and feel optimistic about what lies ahead!For instance, I had an article sent to me recently: "Decision Analyst U.S. Economic Index for December Holds Steady, Signaling Economic Recovery in 2009". The index is a leading indicator on where our economy is headed. And according to the … (0 comments)
interest rates: "The Smorgasbord of Choice"
- 12/19/08 03:49 AM
Baby it's cold outside! And, many would say the same for the 2008 Atlanta real estate market. The 2008 real estate market will have its own place in history....and, our memories. But now it is time to put 2008 up on a shelf and look forward, with optimism, to 2009. If you are buyer or a seller and you are trying to read the crystal ball to determine when is the best time to buy or sell, here are some predictions from the CEO of Prudential GA Realty (this was also shared in my earlier post Atlanta Market, October, 2008 Recap). Dan Forsman, CEO/Prudential … (0 comments)
interest rates: OUCH!!! STRADDLING THE FENCE MIGHT HURT MORE THAN YOU THINK!
- 06/11/08 03:02 PM
The consensus is pretty much the same across the board...worst housing market since the mid-70's; and, longer lasting. Looking back over years past, current housing prices are at 2002 and 2003 levels nationally. If you have listened to the media you would want to bury your head in the sand and wait for "better" days. For Atlanta, the writing was on the wall in 2007. As the year progressed, we all saw the housing market slow. And, foreclosures currently continue to dominate the Atlanta market. So where does this take us? Well, if you are a pessimist you would find this really bad news. However, … (1 comments)
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