Existing-Home Sales Show Uptrend - 01/26/12 02:21 PM
According to the National Association of Realtors (NAR), existing-home sales rose 5 percent in December and were 3.6 percent higher than in December 2010. This is the third consecutive month that existing-home sales have improved.
Lawrence Yun, NAR chief economist, said these are early signs of what may be a sustained recovery. “The pattern of home sales in recent months demonstrates a market in recovery,” he said. “Record low mortgage interest rates, job growth and bargain home prices are giving more consumers the confidence they need to enter the market.”
Total housing inventory at the end of December dropped 9.2 percent … (1 comments)

Outlook For 2012 - 01/07/12 01:26 PM

The beginning of a new year is always a time to reflect and consider goals and opportunities for the year ahead. As we begin 2012, there are many reasons for encouragement when it comes to the economy and real estate. If recent economic and real estate trends are any indication, 2012 will be a year when good things can happen not only for potential homebuyers and sellers, but for the country as a whole.

For example:

􀁺


Existing-home sales rose again in November, and remain at levels above those of a year ago. What’s more, pending … (1 comments)

Your New Year's Resolution? Make It Homeownership!! - 01/01/12 03:51 PM
The new year provides an opportunity to start fresh and develop goals and resolutions for the coming year. Some people strive toward financial aspirations or a professional achievement, while others might choose to pursue a lifelong goal, such as owning a home.
If 2012 is the year to achieve your dream of homeownership, the following tips may be helpful:
􀁺Talk to the experts. Work with a real estate professional, lender and attorney who are familiar with the area in which you would like to buy a home. A real estate agent can provide you with expert knowledge about the local market, … (0 comments)

 
R&j%20web%20pic Rainmaker_large

Rob & Jeannie Steward

Clarksburg, MD

More about me…

RE/MAX Realty Centre

Address: 23315 Frederick Road, Clarksburg, MD, 20871

Office Phone: (301) 591-3920

Cell Phone: (301) 213-7351

Email Me

Find out what's happening in your local market and market trends in general.



All the latest tips and trends to help you sell your home, plus the latest listing info to assist in finding your next home!

Realtors ~ Rob & Jeannie Steward


Listings

Links

Archives

RSS 2.0 Feed for this blog