Stop Kicking Yourself in northeastern, NC!

If you bumped into me at the grocery store and said, "Hey Tom, how are things in the real estate business?" I would reply, "Unbelievable!' In my little chunk of northeastern, NC the average sold price for homes in the first half of 2009 is $135,388. The median sales price is $108,000 and there are 156 new listings that have come on the market since January. That translates into an extremely affordable housing market for both local people and those looking to move to a warm climate from another state. I have helped five first time home buyers become home owners and watched as they cashed in on the first time home buyer's tax credit. Talk about some happy and excited new home owners!!! Land sales throughout the county and neighboring counties remain flat and if you had ever thought about buying land, now is the time. The majority of sellers are willing to try and make an offer work and are willing to be creative and flexible if it means the sale of their home. This is quite a change from the sellers in the market as recent as 2008. The reality has sunk in that buyers are fewer in number, available properties more numerous and the prettiest home with the best price often carries the day when it comes to a sale. If you are thinking of a move don't miss the current window of opportunity in the 27932 and 27944 zip code. A lot of people will be kicking themselves next spring saying, "I should have bought in 2009!" Feel free to contact me today!!