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Today I specifically signed up for Active Rain to have a place to vent about Contracts. It seems there is a Contract for every thing these days - no doubt a direct result of the number of lawyers graduating each year. Are Contracts even worth the hassle, if people do not … (6 comments)
I was on my way to work late on Thursday morning, due to having to repair my fence because of the strong winds that pounded on the Dallas area Wednesday night. Fortunately, the only property damaged I sustained was a portion of my fence being blown down. Imagine waking up and … (6 comments)
Allen Tate Realtors® recently launched an excellent ad campaign, including a television commercial which emphasizes that, just as the weather is local, so is the real estate market. It starts with a weather forecaster saying, "It's -10 degrees and snowing EVERYWHERE!" Doesn't make sense does it? They go on to say that … (3 comments)
So the weather here in the Triad stinks today, it is cold and rainy. We are not quite getting into serious Spring weather- it seems that Winter is hanging on for dear life. Usually, we have been going right from Winter to Summer with almost no transition, but I guess this … (7 comments)
January is traditionally one of the slower months of the year for selling real estate in San Jacinto CA. In an effort to document what is taking place in the Hemet San Jacinto Valley, I have started a series of monthly market reports, showing the overall condition of the current market … (0 comments)
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Last week the Morning Call published a front page story on the national and Lehigh Valley housing markets. This weekend,the team got together to draft a letter to the Editor. Even if it is not published, we wanted to share our views with our friends and clients:Contrary to the opinions expressed … (4 comments)
Well, I don't know who keeps saying that sales in the housing industry are dead...I am busier now than I've ever been. In my opinion, it REALY is the time to buy. Prices are down, inventory is more limited and interest rates keep dropping....what more do you want?I realize that different … (2 comments)
Are we already in a recession? The news commentators, politicians, and economic pundits won't say so until after the fact. News about the upcoming 2008 election continues to eclipse most news including economic news. A recession, no matter how weak or strong, is not likely to be openly discussed until the … (0 comments)
There were 94 homes sold in Dothan in November, according to the Dothan Multiple Listing Service. Looking at the statistics, each spent an average of 128 days on the market. Out of those 94 homes however, 25 sold in less than 60 days. Why?
The median price for these quick sellers was … (0 comments)
The Real Estate market is not as weak as we are led to believe. The speculative investors are the statistical yo-yo. If you remove them from the equation, many of the markets that have been identified as weak are actually doing just fine. However, with the media writing all the negative … (2 comments)
Some more tidbits from the Weekly KW newsletter. These are from the most recent MASTERMIND "Camp." Where top agents get together to share what's working and what's not. This is different than the Family Reunion which has training but also is a time to present awards and direction of the company. … (1 comments)
Here are your Las Vegas numbers for this week. There seem to be a little disagreement on the way I calculate our months of inventory versus they way others do. But, regardless of how you calculate it, the window is open! IT'S TIME TO BUY, BUY, BUY, IN VEGAS AGAIN!!! Prices are almost … (8 comments)
Agents, Builders and the general public in Atlanta are showing concern about the slow down of sales in the Atlanta Metro market. Statistics indicate a slow-down in sales, yet the average sales price is slightly increasing across the board. The market is innundated with foreclosures which is a result of the … (5 comments)
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Earlier this week, Jim Cramer was on The Today Show bashing real estate and made irresponsible statements to consumers telling them not to purchase a house right now. Jim Cramer is NOT an expert in the field of real estate, and he is sorely misinformed and did not take into consideration local … (20 comments)
I am fortunate enough to work for an independent company who enjoys the prestige of speakers like Robert Kleinheim, PhD, CAR's Chief Economist. It's one thing to read websites and ask other Realtors what they think and yet a whole other thing to hear it from the think-tank at CAR.
With the mortgage industry crisis topping the news recently, qualified real estate buyers have finally decided that now is the right time to crawl back out of the woodwork. Reports of competing buyer offers are on the rise again, which makes sense because these buyers are focused on the properties that … (1 comments)
Have you ever watched agents do well despite current market conditions? Have you ever known agents not doing well in a hot market? I assume the answer to both cases is 'Yes'. In looking at myself over the last ten years in a market that went from dead to hot to stagnant … (8 comments)
As REALTORs we often say the most important factors in the sale of a home are condition, location, and price. I would also add publicity. However, price is the most important since it is determined by the other three items, not the other way around. I used to teach elementary students … (2 comments)
The Buyer agent presented a strong offer (3% below asking). Unfortunately, it had a number of conditions, not the least of which was "sale of buyer's home". Moreover, he insisted that the commission to the co-operating brokerage be increased from the market norm:
Buyers Market?
As part of the home sale process, sellers are required by law to alert potential buyers to certain conditions in the home. The idea is to help avoid lawsuits and legal battles by putting all the cards out on the table. This information will be listed on the home disclosure form(s). … (0 comments)
[Note: This was sent to a realtor I work with who decided to try and tell me how to do my job. (Implied in the wording of the question she sent me.) To set the background a bit, this is from a deal we were working on from our lead system … (3 comments)
Over the past year Real Estate in Cache Valley has reached all time high sales and double digit appreciation. The economy has been healthy, and unemployment is among the lowest in the state. Homes for sale in the lower price ranges have experienced sellers market this spring. If a home is … (1 comments)
The average price of a single family residence home in Rockland County(stats for SOLD properties for the month of May 2007) is approx. $547.915 down ( by- 3.2% ) from last years month of May $565.980For the 1st Quarter, The Total Average Price /Rockland = $546,300 … (1 comments)
PLEASE EMAIL ME IF THIS HAS HAPPENED TO YOU? HAS YOU OR SOMEONE YOU KNOW EVER BEEN GIVEN A COMMITMENT LETER FROM A LENDER AND YOUR CLIENT SAY THEY DONT LIKE THE COMMITMENT? I JUST HAD A CLIENT TURN DOWN MY COMMITMENT LETTER AND SAYING HE DOES NOT LIKE ALL THE … (1 comments)
I believe that numbers tell stories. And, going into the spring market, with everyone desperately trying to determine where the local market is headed, my instinct is to turn to the numbers. It helps me determine whether my current experiences are unique or reflective of the market overall. And it helps … (0 comments)
As this is my first blog, I apolgize for not knowing what this is all about, but I find it very interesting, and so, I thought I would try.Hopefully, if you are reading this, you might want some information, just general conversation of what is going on in my local area. … (1 comments)
Availability is increasing. Those thinking of buying or selling should act quickly and choose the right REALTOR. Sellers must consider the local knowledge and marketing techniques used by prospective agents before listing a home for sale. Buyers should have full loan approval when making an offer, choose a lender that is … (0 comments)
It seens that in a matter of 3 to 4 months our market went from red hot to cool. Homes are staying on the market longer thus sellers are getting upset with the agents. Whenever possible we need to inform the seller in every forum that the market has changed due … (0 comments)