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All markets go through cycles, and Burbank is no exception. For the last two years we knew that Burbank was experiencing a buyer's market and the question has always been "when is it going to hit bottom?". My answer has always been the same, that we will know until two or … (0 comments)
Welcome to my April 2008 report on the state of the real estate market for Geauga County. Please feel free to refer to last month's posting to watch for changes. 
The Housing Crisis Is Over
With all the talk of declining real estate prices over the last 18 months its no wonder that most buyers waiting on the fence will in fact miss the bottom of the market and end up paying more for the house they want in the future. Why will this happen you … (2 comments)
Here is the short list on current Bank owned, foreclosure properties for sale on the Hawaii MLS
Tougher times create dynamics not seen before. This time there is a change in the wind for teen shoppers. Teens usually lead the fashion craze. Just think of all the 'big league' names like Abercrombie, Gap, Express and Banana Republic to name a few. You think teens are shopping there today?
I've been attending a lot of webinars, conference calls, and discussions of late that focus on internet technology and trends. From Social Networking, to company intranet, blogging, and user generated web video, there are a lot of new ways to promote yourself, your colleges and your clients. Why do I call this … (2 comments)
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Here is the Olney Area (Olney, Brookeville, Brinklow, Ashton, and Sandy Spring) supply and demand chart for April 2008. The Red lines are the active homes, blue under contract, and green are sold. The absorbtion rate is determined by the number of homes on the market and the number of homes selling … (0 comments)
Sage or avocado? Hunter or mint? If we were talking paint, my choice would be sage, but let's talk toilets. 
Are you thinking of renovating, well you might not want to go for the latest style or trend. Why? Because as soon as it is out of style, it will stick out and look bad. One trend that will probably last for a while is custom paneling in maple or mahogany for … (0 comments)
Brea has seen an interesting year so far with inventory and prices. 
I recently have become very interested in how to set my price for maximum profit. The last 2 houses I have sold have went something like this:
Are we in a recession? Regardless of the formal definition being obvious and present (two consecutive quarters of negative GDP growth) we have some extremely intelligent and successful people suggesting that we are in fact in a recession. Warren Buffet recently declared that the U.S. is "essentially in a recession", regardless … (1 comments)
(original posting 4-24-2008)
Old World Look
STAGING IS NOT FOR EVERYONE!
Good news as mortgage rates have been declining today. With cooperation from the bond market, the projected increase by polled mortgage professionals may be proven wrong. It's an opportune time to contact potential clients who may, once again, be able to get a rate that puts them in the purchase or better … (0 comments)
It seems that things are picking up in my part of the world. In the last three weeks I have received more phone calls, more emails and have shown more houses. I suppose I wanted to blog about this because it always seems that we have plenty of news, blogs and articles … (2 comments)
VOLATILITY continues to be the theme of the current market. If you are prone to getting sick on a rollercoaster... hold on. FMNA 30-year 5.5% Fixed Rate Mortgage Backed Security played the role of the biggest and wildest rollercoaster at the theme park. It opened at 99.406 down from yesterday's close … (1 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)
Real Estate Price Trends 
I am starting this blog, to hopefully bring trends that may interest agents, buyers and sellers in this 2nd quarter real estate market of 2008. The perception presently in this local market place is that it may not be a great time to buy real estate. The reality is, it is always … (15 comments)
Mortgage rates at the moment are among the lowest consistent rates that we have seen in the last 20 years. While home affordability has edged to the upper end of the spectrum in terms of actual dollar price, the leveraged aspect of lower mortgage rates has provided many consumers with an … (2 comments)
How is your market doing? Here there are homes 40-60% below what they last sold for, with an end finally in sight. It appears once banks price these homes at such low prices, multiple buyers show up to write offers and to try and get them. And example would be a … (3 comments)
GREAT NEWS FOR SOUTH CAROLINA
If you turn on the news today and listen to latest on the housing crisis you'll find that in March, Georgia will add another 7300 or so foreclosure/REO properties in the next 90 days. While the inventory for foreclosures / REO properties increases (there are 214 available today in Lawrenceville), there … (0 comments)
Polk County is in the top 20 of the fastest growing counties in Florida, according to county population figures released by the U.S. Census Bureau. The annual estimates indicate that on July 1, Polk County had 574,746 residents, an increase of 90,822 residents since 2000. Based on its population increase since the 2000 census, Polk … (0 comments)
In October, a pie-maker would say "it's time to buy pies". Mom always says "it's time to call your mother". And, lately, Realtors say "it's time to buy real estate". But the ones I watch and hear (other than my mother) are those who have made the right moves at the … (0 comments)
Austin, Texas is currently having a modern home and modern design trend boom. And, I thought I would post this blog to see if other members in others US cities are seeing the same trend. 
I was asked by a client yesterday who was making some big changes to her home, what to do about flooring. Should she change the carpet on the stairs to follow throughout the lower floor or go with laminate as was already installed upstairs? Because I'm not an advocate of laminate flooring for various … (14 comments)
So the newest trend with foreclosures seems to be bus and limo tours of foreclosed properties. I am trying to understand why buyers think these tours are worhwhile.
Not too long ago, a firestorm of posts hit Active Rain when Time Magazine published an article titles "Ignore the Headlines: by Dan Kadlec. Well... not just AR, but the blogosphere in general was all aflutter. 
I saw an article in the LA Times today while waiting for my 3 shot sugar free cinnamon dolce latte at Starbucks (yes, I can still afford Starbucks thank you very much) and it got me wondering.
This posting is further to the Calgary Average & Median Sale Price Graph below. 
Soaring energy costs and increased concern about the environment are spurring builders to step up building homes that use less energy and water. Many have forecast 2008 will be the year of "going green" for the real estate industry. As a Realtor, I am seeing a shift in what home-buyers are looking for. … (4 comments)
Top 5 challenges facing real estate agents today are discussed in detail in the Swanepoel Trends Report for 2008. However, the National Realty News did a nice summary of these challenges in an article posted on March 6th ... URL=http://nationalrealtynews.com/content/templates/contrib.aspx?articleid=840%26zoneid=4 
I was sitting in my partner's meeting this morning, and one of our preferred Country Wide representative was talking and it sparked a paralleled memory of my first job. I got my first job as a dishwasher in a restaurant, and while working there I would notice a pattern of predicting … (0 comments)
The Homebuilder's Association of Owensboro kicks off the 13th annual Home & Garden Show, at the Executive Inn Convention Center. Doors open at 10 AM this Saturday, March 7th & Sunday, March 8th, 2008. The show brings the innovations of home design & trends right to you, the consumer. I find the inside displays of landscaping, spas, … (0 comments)
Given the profession I am in (Property Management), I meet with current and prospective tenants all day long. One of the questions most often asked by people who moved here from out of state is: Who can and why would anyone ever purchase a home/condo in Los Angeles? It is way … (1 comments)
I get asked from time to time, when will the market get better? While I do not know the exact date, I can tell you this. One way to forecast the future is to look at past trends. What the real estate market has done in the past is a good … (0 comments)
With the constant media negativtiy on all aspects of the economy and housing market it appears that there is is nothing but doom and gloom on the horizon. While there are a great number of areas across the nation that are seeing a sharp decline in market values, there are many only seeing a … (1 comments)
The decline in the housing market has the homes for sale inventory across the country at all time high. This has home owners scrambling to find alternative methods to sell their homes. 
McKinney The annual Artistic Krewe of Barkus parade in downtown McKinney is a canine-oriented Mardi Gras celebration which includes prizes for pet costumes and float designs, as well as servings of jambalaya and king cake. Description McKinney, 30 miles north of Dallas, boasts gently rolling hills, tree-lined neighborhoods and a historic … (1 comments)
Great investment opportunities?! How can this be a good time to invest? Housing is in a steep decline...one of the largest declines we have seen since the Great Depression, the mortgage industry is in turmoil with record numbers of loans defaulting and going to foreclosure, the troubles in the mortgage industry … (0 comments)
Tipp City Home Sales Statistics for 2007 from Joyce & Terry Thomas, Real Living, Tipp City. Check out the current statistics below. These statistics are pulled from Real Living's TrendGraphix which is exclusive to Real Living. The information is pulled directly from the Multiple Listing Service. For more detailed information regarding … (0 comments)
Here is a quick udate for Minden and Gardnerville NV real estate market statistics as of February 1, 2008. The numbers I am reporting on here are actually for the entire Carson Valley which also includes Genoa and a small area referred to as Topaz Ranch Estates. (The Topaz Ranch Estates … (1 comments)
Wow! What a turnaround we're starting to see in the Springfield MO, Ozark MO and Nixa MO real estate markets in the last 45 days. 
Los Gatos is a charming town nestled into the base of foothills of the Coastal Range. It's an upscale community in Silicon Valley, with good schools, low crime, and well maintained homes overall. In general, the market is "fair" in town. But real estate is always local, and things aren't always … (3 comments)
Jeanne Wolfe, Liz Wolfe, and Scott Wolfe continuously monitor South Tampa real estate statistics to keep our clients informed and ahead of Tampa real estate trends. Below you will find the current overall South Tampa Real Estate statistics for South Tampa single family homes. The following includes information for South Tampa, zip codes 33606,33629,33609,33611.
Buyers . . . do you need 100% financing? It is not a blanket endorsement, but is instead based very specifically on your geographic area.For instance, if you were hoping to purchase a home using 100% financing . . . you'll want to read the following. Many online loan approval sources … (3 comments)
10 Best Places for House BargainsIS YOUR CITY ON THIS LIST?REALTORS® Interactive Magazine just published this report from Forbes magazine.Forbes magazine went looking for markets where the damage from risky lending hasn't been as dramatic as in some parts of the country and where employment growth will burn off an over-abundance … (4 comments)
The Queasy FeelingBack in 1994, I asked the Broker I worked for at the time for a $600 budget to develop a newfangled thing called a "website" which would display our real estate listings on the web. I was turned down, with the explanation that "nobody will ever see it" and "it's a … (4 comments)
It's not easy to be a Seller's Agent in this Buyer's Market. And, while our agents really love to work as Buyer's Agents, it is not at all wise to pass up an opportunity to take a good listing.
Texas' future prosperity will derive from more people, more jobs and expanded personal income. Increases in employment will result in growth in personal, per capita, household and family incomes. Between 1980 and 2005, Texas' total personal income grew by 422.8 percent, from $142 billion to $741 billion. By first quarter 2007, … (0 comments)
The new "trends" lists for home decorating and design are out, and according to many researchers it seems like things are freshening up around the house for 2008. 
As many parts of the nation continue to see a downturn in home values, high foreclosure rates, and poor economic trends, Sioux Falls and the surrounding area appear to be the the exception to the rule. In 2007 the median home values increased 4.9% according to the REALTOR'S Association of the … (0 comments)
Thanks to Allen for pointing people to the killer interview that we did with Stefan Swanepoel about how the newsmakers of last year will affect 2008. It is all part of their promotion for their New Trends Report. Allen has a deal of 20% off, while Stefan is offering free shipping. … (1 comments)
What's really going with the Palos Verdes Estates real estate market?Let's ignore the media for a moment shall we (probably a good thing to do most of the time) and let's just look at the numbers - the facts.For the time periods of Oct-Nov-Dec of '06 vs '07 there has been … (0 comments)
Recently, I was responding to a realtor/broker in Illinois (Contact Richard Ives) who made a great point in his blog regarding the actual sale trends in his area. Richard indicated that while it may be taking 100 days or so, Sellers are in his locale ae still getting within 3% of their asking … (1 comments)
When is a good time to invest in Real Estate?By: Rae Catanese, Realtor
The most incredible tool that I use now in the real estate business is the Swanepoel Trends Report which comes out every year describing obviously the newest trends in the residential real estate industry. It is clear that the real winners in the industry are on this list. It clarifies who's who in … (2 comments)
The National Association of REALTORS has said that all real estate is local. I believe this to be true. The real estate market in Vidalia, GA is going to be different from Atlanta, Savannah or even Bainbridge. Our market has seen a shift from a seller's market to a buyer's market … (2 comments)
Who said that Real Estate is slow during the Winter/Holidays???????