utah: The Election Is Decided. Let's Now Band Together As Americans! - 11/07/12 08:38 AM
I have heard already this morning from people excited about the election results and from people who are sad.  I find myself going back in time many years to grade school when one of my teachers said that the important thing is for Americans to band together and support each other and America after an election.  I believe this is good advice for all of us every day.
Whatever our stand before the election, now is the time to be good Americans working for the best good of all America. 
My mother used to say, "A man convinced against his will … (1 comments)

utah: Foreclosures, Short sales and Bargain-Priced Homes Are Attracting Buyers! - 09/10/12 04:54 PM
At one of ERA Realty Center's office meeting recently, the real estate agents discussed the real estate market in the Cedar City, UT, area.  We have more buyers, less homes for sale, lower interest rates and lower prices.  No wonder we are getting multiple offers on homes under $150,000! 
Buyers can own their home for less than rent in many cases.  Supply and Demand should turn this market right around soon.  Maybe the homes in the lower price ranges are already experiencing a seller's market!  We are seeing buyers pay more than list price and more than appraisal to win their home over the … (1 comments)

utah: Drop in Number of Homes For Sale is Causing Delays In Finding Homes! - 08/29/12 04:02 PM
Buyers in the Cedar City, UT, real estate market are discovering that patience is required to buy their home.  Buyers who have succeeded testify that home ownership is worth the wait and effort.  I agree. 
Is this a trend in other parts of the country.  Please let me know.  I believe the market is turning around.  Do you?
Multiple-offers are coming in on homes under $150,000.  Some are selling above list price and above appraisal.  Buyers are disappointed when they lose the bid on the home they like to another buyer who offers more.  Buyers may have to try several offers on … (1 comments)

utah: Will The Real Estate Market Recovery Please Stand Up? - 07/17/12 12:26 PM
Recent news articles seem to be divided as to whether or not we are in the real recovery.  I personally believe that with bargain low prices, decreasing inventory and historically low interest rates,  buyers will continue to leave the fence and purchase their homes.  We are already seeing an increased number of closings in the Iron County, UT, real estate market.  Investors are picking up rental units and renters are becoming happy homeowners.  I believe we are experiencing the real recovery.  Do you?
What is happening in other states?  The question on everyone's mind is, "Will prices go up?"  That remains … (2 comments)

utah: If You Are Eligible to do a Short Sale on Your Home, Then What? True or False! - 06/06/12 04:01 PM
Do you have a financial hardship?  Are you under water which means you owe more than your house will sell for? If so, you may be eligible to do a short sale!
Some think foreclosure is inevitable when they can't make their house payment.  The truth is that you don't have to sit back and accept a foreclosure! Check with your lender and find out all your options!  Do you want to keep your home?  Ask about a loan modification, refinance, etc.  Do you need to move?  Ask about a short sale, deed in lieu of foreclosure, etc.
Some people think foreclosure is … (1 comments)

utah: 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)

utah: Steve Florio of ERA Mortgage Reports Improvements in Real Estate Market! - 05/03/12 06:21 PM
Steve reports in his email of today, "Pending home sales are at their highest level since April 2010, according to the National Assn. of Realtors. Lawrence Yun, the group's chief economist, said the market 'has clearly turned the corner.'"  This is good news for our economy as well as the real estate market. 
Steve goes on to say, "Price declines are easing.  Housing data provider Zillow said last week that home values are bottoming in most major markets and are set to begin rising in metropolital areas such as Los Angeles."  According to UAR statistics as of February YTD, the median price … (0 comments)

utah: Iron County First Quarter MLS and Utah Association Of Realtors Statistics - 04/24/12 02:02 PM
Janet Naisbitt-Bagley Team’s April 2012 Real Estate Newsletter Update
 
According to first quarter graphs from the Iron County Board of REALTORS Multiple Listing Service (MLS),103 homes were sold in Iron County under $99,999; and 130 homes sold between $100,000 and $199,999.  Therefore, 233 homes sold under $200,000.  Only 45 homes sold above $200,000 including all the way up to the highest priced home that sold.  Lower priced homes seem to be attracting buyers & investors that could not qualify in years past.
 
According to the recent Utah Association of REALTORS (UAR) February Local Market Updates by County, Iron … (1 comments)

utah: 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)

utah: 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)

utah: Would You Agree That Selling Real Estate Is Lots of fun? - 03/05/12 03:12 PM
When I was a little girl, I would send out flyers, lick stamps. lick envelopes and stand on a chair by the road holding a sign--all to help my Real Estate Broker Dad sell homes.  I also remember helping to clean his new construction homes and put little curves to show where the door swings and an X where the light goes on his plans. 
As a child, I found it fun to play at being a real estate agent.  Now that I'm a real live REALTOR and have been for 28 years, it is still fun.  I mean it.
Recently, we closed a sale … (2 comments)

utah: Don't You Agree That Every Buyer Should Have A Through Inspection? - 02/17/12 11:49 AM
Recently a buyer didn't hire an inspection because he didn't want to pay an inspector.  Problems were discovered 2 months after closing, and the buyer had to fix them.  Sellers do not always know if there is a problem in their home.  They are only required to disclose problems they know about to theYo buyer. 
Many homes in today's market are bank owned.  There is not even a seller to contact that knows anything about the condition of the home and property.  Most banks never seen the home.  An inspection is always a must in my book no matter what home and no matter who the seller is. 
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utah: Are We All Selling HomeSteps/Freddie Mac Homes? If not, we should be! - 02/02/12 05:55 PM
HomeSteps Provides Affordable Housing & Benefits Communities
Janet Naisbitt-Bagley attended a HomeSteps/Freddie Mac Road Show at the Utah County Board of REALTORS office in Orem, Utah, yesterday.  Buyers would be interested in the excellent presentation Lauren Feild gave to the real estate agents in attendance including the answer to the question, What is HomeSteps?   She explained, "*HomeSteps is the real estate unit of Freddie Mac.  *We market a nationwide selection of Freddie Mac-owned homes.  *The brand, Homesteps, was created by Freddie Mac to market its homes." 
Janet Naisbitt-Bagley of ERA Realty Center has represented HomeSteps' Freddie Mac Homes for many years as a listing agent.  Janet … (1 comments)

utah: 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)

utah: 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)

utah: 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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utah: 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)

utah: 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)

utah: Why Would Anyone Buy Their Landlord's Home When They Could Buy Their Own? - 11/04/11 01:23 PM
Why Buy A Home For Your Landlord When You Could Establish Your Own Future?
 
Buyers in the Cedar City World of Real Estate are buying the bargains as they are in most areas in the country.  We are seeing homeowners as well as investors taking advantage of the low prices and low interest rates which can translate into low and affordable monthly payments.  Whether buyers want the joy and security of owning their homes or the future wealth in owning rentals, I believe now is the time to take advantage of the sea of opportunity in the form of gorgeous … (1 comments)

utah: Happy Columbus Day To You! - 10/10/11 08:18 PM
I've been having a fun day walking down memory lane.  I'm back in my 4th grade school room at Stoker Elementary.  Mrs. Davis is saying, "Columbus sailed the ocean blue in fourteen hundred and ninety-two!"  That was certainly a long time ago. 
We all can't help but remember that phrase, and what a beautiful sailing so long ago!  Look at the awesome outcome."  I'm sure Columbus would be both shocked and pleased with the results!  Enjoy your memories, and have a Happy Columbus Day!
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