Buying Homes in Wayne County, NC?

We have all heard as much as we want about the housing market being in the worse slump since the depression.  Most tend to believe everything we hear on the news.  Too bad we don't understand that the media broadcasts the negative news because that is what sells.  I know that real estate agents understand this and they also understand that the market is different in each area...sometimes varying a lot within just an hour's drive.  I am so pleased that ads are being run on TV stations and other venues to get the word out that all markets are not suffering so much.  I think this is helping to raise the confidence level of the consumer and that is what it will take to turn the industry around.

Here in Wayne County, NC, we have been affected to some degree, however we are fortunate in that we have not suffered like many other areas.  I often say that this down time is sometimes a way that the industry weeds out those that are not truely deciated to the industry, whether they are real estate agents, mortgage lenders, or those associated indirectly with the business.  Yes, there are some companies and individuals that have been lost in our profession and that we all will truely miss. 

I think activity has picked up and that we are seeing more and more homes going under contract.  It will take some time for that to trickle down to others.  During the closing process, appraisers, surveyors, home inspectors, exterminating companies, etc., will begin to see an increase in their business.  Building supply companies may see a more delayed increase as homeowners get settled into their new homes and begin to personalize it for their own needs.  The healing process will take some time so be patient as we all rise up from this experience...and I am confident that we will.

If buyers are coming to Wayne County, NC to live, they will find many choices.  We have lots of homes to select from and with interest rates low, it is a great time to buy!  Most of our homeowners take great pride in the condition of their homes and this makes for a great place to live. 

Jane Bartlett

RE/MAX Southland Realty II

www.goldsborowaynecountyhomes.com

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