Some of you might have seen the San Angelo Association of Realtors promoting their new marketing campaign. This is the "Real Estate is Local, & Local is Good!" slogan that has been flashing on your TV and in the front yard of your neighbors. You might be wondering, is this true or are the Realtors trying to pull the wool over your eyes. With the state of the national economy, how can San Angelo be doing so well? For starters, our local banks decided not to participate with the Sub-Prime lending fiasco. Although we have foreclosures, there are not many more now than 3 years ago. Want to see for yourself, check out this link...San Angelo Foreclosures for the April Sale.

I have compiled some stats from Navica MLS from 1/1/2009 thru 3/11/2009 for Residential Sales in San Angelo ONLY.

160 Homes Sold
Low Price - $25,005
High Price - $479,900
Average Price - $125,422
Median Price - $109,000
Average Days on Market - 100

These homes sold at an average of 96.89% of Asking Price.

If you ask me, these numbers do not look too bad but lets take a look at last year during the same period.

202 Homes Sold
Low Price - $14,900
High Price - $560,000
Average Price - $123,398
Median Price - $108,800
Average Days on Market - 87

These homes sold at an average of 96.45% of Asking Price.

As you can see, these numbers are almost identical. I guess the Board of Realtors is correct, Local is Good!

On a side note, we closed a deal recently where our buyers had an interest rate below 6% and will be receiving an $8,000 tax credit on their 2008 tax return now, which represents about 5% of the sales price on the home being rebated by the government. The buyers are elated. Sorry, but nobody can convince me that these buyers should have remained renters, sitting on the sidelines trying to “time” the market while they wring their hands and worry about the economy. No, they are very smart and they’ve done the right thing, which is find a great deal and buy it.

If you would like more info on the First Time Home Buyer Tax Refund or a Market Report for your specific neighborhood, please contact me. Just google me....

In the past week we have seen rates above and below 5%. Depending on your situation, this could be a great time to buy a home or refinance your curent home. Please give me a call if your would like more information.

Ryan Newlin

325.277.2828

ATTENTION LAKE NASWORTHY LOVERS:

During 2008, according to data released by San Angelo Association of Realtors Multiple Listing Service, 15 lake homes have sold and closed to this date. Although 22 lake homes sold in 2007 with an average price of $202,836, the average price this year is over $263,000! Of the 15 sold this year, 8 offered deeded lots already purchased from the City.

Here are the price ranges of the sales this year:

SOLD PRICES NUMBER OF SALES Under $100,000 1 $100,000--$200,000 3

$200,000--$300,000 7

$300,000--$400,000 3

Over $400,000 1

There are currently 14 homes on the market for sale that range in price from $140,000 to $619,000. The average price of these homes is $338,670 and they have been on the market for an average of 96 days. ERA Newlin & Company was involved 53% of the lake homes sold this year (8 of 15). The rest of the real estate companies in town sold the other 7.

As you can see, ERA is committed to working with the folks at Lake Nasworthy!! Do you have questions regarding your home or lake lot and the real estate values? Have you considered selling your lake property but didn’t know exactly where to start?

Do this: Call, email or text Mike or Ryan Newlin at any time. We are ready to go to work for you or help you with any real estate problem. We are lake property owners and Mike has been selling Nasworthy properties since 1988. Yes, he is an old-timer but still gets around. We hope to hear from you soon or anytime during the next great year in San Angelo!!

Sincerely, Mike Newlin, Broker 325-277-4275

Ryan Newlin, Realtor  325-277-2828

This Data is from Navica MLS on 12.16.2008

Market Activity

Days Back: 1 All Areas Applied

New Listings (4)

Sold (3)

Withdrawn (1)

Expired Listings (0)

Back from Under Contract (1)

The government is considering a proposal that would cut interest rates on new loans for homes. This could drop the rate to around 4.50%. At this point the rates are at a VERY low 5.6%. It is not determined whether this new rate will apply to refinancing. I have found a good article from MarketWatch.com. I always keep in touch with our local banks here in San Angelo, Tx and will monitor their rates.Here is a list of Local Banks. If you have any questions feel free to contact me anytime.

BANK OF SAN ANGELO

SAN ANGELO NATIONAL BANK

CROCKETT NATIONAL BANK

WELLS FARGO

THE BANK AND TRUST

1ST COMMUNITY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION

DREAM HOME FUNDING

CITIZENS STATE BANK

This parade is Saturday the 7th at 6pm. It stars at Shannon Hospital. ERA Newlin & Company has 2 floats. Bring you kiddos down.

www.RyanNewlin.com

I took my first BPO last night. I am thinking of ways to earn extra income anyway, so why not. If nothing else I will just give myself some practice for the Relocation Company my office works with. The home is big for the area and that has me a little worried about finding comps. Another issue is the fee, it is not a huge amount. If you need any short sale or foreclosure help, please do not hesitate to give me a ring.

www.RyanNewlin.com

If you have not been to Southwest San Angelo lately, you have been missing out. The area is booming with new business. Sams Club, Olive Garden, Michaels, Preppers, Best Buy and Academy to name a few. Now there is a new player in town. The Grill will be opening its doors on mid December. It is located in the Sams Club parking lot. I am not sure of the quisine, but it is sure to be extraordinary. Check out some pictures from the area!! For more posts... www.RyanNewlin.com

This is directly across the street from Bonham Elementary. Bonham is the second newwst elementary in town. I only got  a couple of pictures, but I will add more!! You can see the contact # on the sign. Do not call them though, CALL ME. 325-277-2828