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foreclosures: Become Your Client's Trusted Real Estate Advisor! - 05/22/12 10:36 PM
Today was busy but fun and rewarding as are many days in the world of real estate. One of my past clients came in to list the home that I had sold him and his wife many years ago. Unfortunately, his home is on the default list, which is the sad story of quite a few homeowners today. He said he had heard from several real estate agents that called when they saw his home loan was in default. One of them was a bit pushy in trying to list his home.
Thankfully, my client and his wife would work with … (0 comments)
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foreclosures: Cedar City, UT, Area Experiences Investor and Homeowner Home Shopping! - 03/26/12 05:17 PM
We all agree that we are still in a buyer's market. However, the homes for sale in the lower price ranges are attracting multiple offers, and I believe this is a steady market that will soon experience rising prices. Do you agree? Investors and homeowners seem to be fighting over the available homes less than $100,000 and even as high as $200,000. Often there's a rush to get the offer in immediately.
Today I had a buyer call me to put an offer in on a home. When I called the listing agent, I was told that 2 offers had come … (0 comments)
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foreclosures: UAR Reports That Utah's Housing Market Continued To Improve.... - 03/12/12 05:43 PM
According to the Utah Association of REALTORS (UAR) Report for January, "Rising home sales and declining housing inventory are boosting Utah's real estate market. 2012 was the best January in five years in terms of homes sold." The report also pointed out, "This is the eighth consecutive month that home sales have increased compared to the same month a year earlier."
The data from the Utah Association of Realtors states, "Signs point to a strong spring for home buying. The number of contracts signed to buy homes (pending sales) in January increased 20 percent, signaling a likely rise in February closed sales." We'll … (1 comments)
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foreclosures: Dear Mr. and Mrs. Seller, Do You Really Want To Sell Your Home? - 02/21/12 12:42 PM
Last week I spoke to sellers that said they absolutely needed to sell their home quickly. Does that mean they were motivated? It was obvious these sellers were not. They informed me immediately that they would need a cash buyer because their home would not appraise for the amount they had to pocket. Therefore, the buyer would probably not be able to get a loan. Does this sound like a quick sell to you?
This type of scenario may have worked in 2005 when buyers were sometimes willing to pay $30,000 above appraised price. It most certainly is not reasonable in the current buyers' market. This is a bargain driven real estate market … (1 comments)
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foreclosures: Dare To Dream The Impossible Dream! Apparently, Nothing is Impossible! - 01/24/12 06:09 PM
Dare To Dream The Impossible Dream! Apparently, Nothing is Impossible!
Steve Florio of Mortgage Family emailed an article "Field of possibilities" that caught my attention. Let me quote, "Whatever it is you desire to have, to be, or to experience, already exists within the realm of possibility. The more fully you express that desire, the more completely it appears in your life." The above statement requires some thought beyond just reading. I do firmly believe that if you think positively, live courageously, and believe in yourself, dreams do come true. I also believe that it is of the utmost importance to make sure that our positive thoughts … (2 comments)
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foreclosures: Janet's Team is Wishing The Best To You The Whole Year Through in 2012! - 01/13/12 11:43 AM
The American dream is a reality! Let's wake up to beautiful new homes for all Americans!
My prediction is that 2012 is going to be a fantastic year for helping with the home ownership process! We as REALTORS are in a position to provide an incredible service!
In years past, some buyers were unable to purchase homes because prices were simply too high for them to qualify. Some homes in some ranges are now priced like 20 years ago. With low interest rates that didn't exist 20 years ago, buyers can enjoy some of the lowest monthly payments available for … (1 comments)
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foreclosures: May We All Experience The Most Joyous And Beautiful New Year Ever! - 01/01/12 03:24 PM
HAPPY NEW YEAR! MAY ALL OF OUR POSITIVE WISHES AND DREAMS LIFT US TO A BEAUTIFUL NEW YEAR!
SINCERELY,
JANET NAISBITT-BAGLEY TEAM
ERA REALTY CENTER
435-865-1019
NAISBITT@INFOWEST.COM
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foreclosures: Iron County, Utah, Real Estate is on the Move! - 12/02/11 06:23 PM
Iron County Real Estate Update from Utah Association of REALTORS (UAR), shows closings are up year to date 10.8% over last year. I think that's great! I'd be spinning cartwheels if our average sales price hadn't gone down to $92,500! I don't believe you could even buy a home for that price in the peak of the market in 2006!
With prices that low, commissions can't be bringing in huge profits at this point in our careers! I still feel positive, however, about our real estate market in the Cedar City, UT, area. Why? Because homes are selling, and buyers are excited … (0 comments)
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foreclosures: HAVE A BEAUTIFUL AND BLESSED THANKSGIVING DAY! - 11/23/11 08:40 PM
WE TRULY ARE BLESSED AND WHAT A TREASURED OPPORTUNITY TO HAVE A DAY TO REFLECT ON EVERY BLESSING WE ENJOY IN THIS LIFE!
HAPPY THANKSGIVING FROM JANET AND HER TEAM AT ERA REALTY CENTER, 435-865-1019, IN CEDAR CITY, UT!
PLEASE ENJOY BEAUTIFUL FEELINGS OF GRATITUDE THAT WILL HELP WITH YOUR BEAUTIFUL LIFE ALWAYS!
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foreclosures: Act Now in Cedar City! Are Bargain-Priced Homes Selling Quickly Everywhere? - 11/12/11 04:47 PM
Cedar City, UT, homes are selling quickly when they are priced as bargains! Buyers are sad if their home goes under contract before they get around to making an offer! They also find it difficult to compete when several offers come in at once! I recommend that buyers who find the home they want get their offer in immediately and at their best price. If the buyer offers full price, there's a chance the offer can get a seller signature and go under contract before the multiple offers come in. Why submit a low offer and find out someone else bid higher and bought … (1 comments)
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foreclosures: How is Home Value Established When 2 Sold Comparables Are $70,000 Apart? - 11/08/11 06:31 PM
It's amazing how difficult it is sometimes to decide in advance what a home is worth. There are lots of sold comparables and some are miles apart in sold price. You can't just sit down with a seller and say flip a coin because they'll flip it their way to the top comparable which is usually too high to attract the next buyer.
I believe the seller needs to stand back and see the big picture--not just a printed report. I like to sit down with the seller and look together at the high and low range of solds that are similar … (1 comments)
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foreclosures: Do You Agree That The Wave of The Next Decade Seems to be Rentals? - 10/22/11 12:27 AM
Amazing! I have read recent news reports from reliable sources, in my opinion, that state it's time for investors to step up to the plate and hit a home run! Due to poor credit, thanks to foreclosures, short sales, etc., many buyers are planning to rent because they can't buy until their credit improves. Some buyers simply have a good case of the jitters! For whatever reason, the experts seems to suggest that now is the time to become a landlord to provide homes for the renters!
This sounds like good advice to me while prices and interest rates are both … (9 comments)
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foreclosures: "Why Self-Image Is A Key Part of Your Personality" (In Home Sales or Other!) - 06/15/11 10:57 PM
Steve Florio Of Mortgage Family sends out an informative email from time to time. I especially like his June 13, 2011 "Monday Motivator." He says, "You always behave on the outside in a manner consistent with the picture you have of yourself on the inside."
He goes on to say, "For example, if you see yourself, as calm, confident and competent in any aspect of selling, when you are engaged in that activity, you will feel calm, confident and competent. You will be positive and happy. You will perform well and get excellent results. If, for any reason, it doesn't go … (1 comments)
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foreclosures: Are Home Mortgage Interest Rates On The Rise? - 03/25/11 06:44 PM
According to an email I received from Steve Florio at Mortgage Family on March 24, 2011, "Mortgage interest rates reversed course this week, rising as the U.S. Treasury began selling off mortgage-backed securities and investors' optimism about the U.S. economy overcame concerns about global events."
According to Steve's email, it appears that the focus has gone back to inflaction rather than global disasters, which is the probable cause for a rise in mortgage rates. Many economists and analysts predict a further increase in rates while approximately an equal number predict no changes in the next few weeks. Very few experts expect a … (0 comments)
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foreclosures: Real Estate In Cedar City, Utah, Is Not On Hold For The Holidays Yet! - 12/17/10 01:07 PM
Janet and her team of licensed real estate agents are still showing homes and selling homes, and our listings are still attracting offers! Christmas shoppers are including homes in their shopping list this year! It may be too late to close the sale before Christmas, but it certainly would make a fabulous New Year to realize the joy and satisfaction that comes from home ownership.
Please call the Janet Naisbitt-Bagley team at ERA Realty Center at 435-865-1019, 800-934-3742 or email naisbitt@infowest.com for help with all of your real estate needs. Check out the inventory of homes for sale in the Cedar City, UT, … (0 comments)
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foreclosures: Cedar City Area Real Estate: Number Of Closed Home Sales Are UP 18.5%! - 12/03/10 06:38 PM
The Utah Association of REALTORS (UAR) recently published the October 2010 Local Market Updates for Utah. Iron County is doing well. Home sales in October of 2010 are up 11.5% over October 2009. Year to date (YTD) home sale statistics are even better and are up 18.5%!
The median price range, however, has dropped YTD from $149,500 to $132,000. I believe that indicates the trend of our market here. More buyers are purchasing homes, but they are very conservative and are serious bargain-shoppers.
I totally believe this is a great time to buy homes while prices and rates are affordable! Please … (0 comments)
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foreclosures: Buyers Benefit by Using REALTOR With ABR Designation When Buying Home! - 11/22/10 08:08 PM
Accredited Buyer Representative (ABR) is the national designation buyers should watch for when choosing their real estate agent to purchase their home. ABR is more than just letters behind an agent's name. This designation means the agent is highly trained in buyer-representation which is very important to buyers in this market.
Please call Janet Naisbitt-Bagley, ABR, CRS, ERS, GRI, SFR, Associate Broker, Premier Agent at ERA Realty Center in Cedar City, Utah 435-865-1019 or 800-934-3742 or email naisbitt@infowest.com for help with all of your needs whether referring, buying or selling. Her training is in approximately the top 2% in the nation which benefits you whether … (0 comments)
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foreclosures: Veterans Day and Thanksgiving Go Well Back To Back! - 11/13/10 06:18 PM
Two days ago we honored our veterans with a special holiday and rightly so. I took my husband, who is also a veteran, to dinner. We spoke of how thankful we are for this great country and for the wonderful freedoms that we enjoy. Our freedom comes at great cost. Our hearts are filled with deep gratitude for all who have served, who are now serving and who will serve to preserve the blessings we enjoy in this great country! May God be with all of them and with America always.
Thanksgiving is just around the corner with more opportunities for us to focus on the … (1 comments)
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foreclosures: Real Estate Gives Agent A Real Scare! Haunted? - 11/01/10 03:15 PM
I was reading blogs today and came across a story of a haunted listing. I replied that I believe in ghosts and asked the agent if she was able to find out anymore after doing some research. She said her story was seriously true in her blog. I don't know if I'm a sponge, or if I'm right to believe her that the home is haunted.
I've never been in a haunted house that I know of, but I do believe people when they tell me ghost stories. I've heard that ghostly activity can even be recorded. I'd love to know … (2 comments)
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foreclosures: Foreclosures, Short Sales, Loan Modifications, Deed In Lieu Of Foreclosure? - 10/26/10 03:41 PM
This real estate market certainly has a variety of interesting avenues sellers can go to when they are under water! I wonder if they are getting the advice they need from their lenders. It seems to me that with all of the problems associated with foreclosures, it would be much less expensive for the lenders to work with the sellers and avoid the foreclosures altogether. I've heard the cost of each foreclosure is approximately equal to the amount owed. I hope this is an exageration, but the costs have to be really high if you take time to consider all that … (1 comments)
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Janet Naisbitt-Bagley
Cedar City,
UT
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