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Camas, WA Real Estate 12/2012 - Tis the Season

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Industry Observer with Nature As Neighbors

 

Camas WA Real Estate Market 12/2012 ~ Tis the Season

Tis the Season
Yes, real estate activity typically slows during the holiday season. However, the winter months can be a good time to sell a home.

First of all, there’s less competition and the buyers who are looking tend to be seriously motivated. After all, it’s a busy time of year.


Imagine taking time-out from shopping and baking and decorating to house-hunt, you’d have to be pretty serious about a new home purchase.

Tis the Season to deck the halls with boughs of holly 


There are few other months that compare to December when it comes to curb appeal. The warmth of lights shining through the windows and outside decorations bring a house to life. 

If you live in an area with frequent snow - fresh white fluff seems to soften and illuminate the exterior of a home. You could even say it “glows.”

Camas Real Estate 2012 - Tis the Season for emotional connections 


The holiday season comes with emotions and feelings of nostalgia - even for buyers. It can promote a quicker decision and a quicker close.

Staging homes with a sense of warmth and elegance - fresh greenery and tiny twinkling white lights - should be top of mind for sellers this time of year.

Tis the season for low inventory in Camas, WA

The inventory of homes is historically low this year. Buyers have fewer choices, meaning sellers homes will be in demand - but only if they’re priced fairly.

Buyers will need to make decisions quickly when they spot a suitable property. In this seasonal market, if you snooze - you lose.

Tis the December market in Camas, WA

There are 100 homes currently for sale in the Camas area and 39 short sale pendings.  There are 36 pending and 17 sold properties within the last 30 days. Tis the season for plenty of activity in the Camas area real estate.   
                       
                                                                                                              

    30 Day Market Snapshot for Camas, WA 

Tis the Season

How does 2012 compare to 2011? Find out here.

Posted by


Debb Janes  Bernie Stea
Brokers/REALTORS®
Call or Text 360-608-4900

We help buyers and sellers in Camas, Washougal, Brush Prairie/Hockinson, Salmon Creek, Felida, and other Vancouver, Washington Areas. 


We bring our passion for nature and beautiful environments to Real Estate. Multigenerational and family estates, country land and homes, and small farmsteads are our speciality.


We agree with our clients, "The true luxury of rural living is having elbowroom for the soul.

 

Comments (24)

Debb Janes
Nature As Neighbors - Camas, WA
Put My Love of Nature At Work for You

Cheryl, no its not - but I agree lovely and elegant isn't it?  

Hi Q-man, yes I saw your post about the sale. Congrats.

Hi Belinda - Denver has had a great real estate year - good golly. I hope we are there in 2013.

True Cindy - by the way, like your new photo. :)

Dec 18, 2012 01:38 AM
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Debb, all my resale sellers have come off the market and wanted a break through the Holidays to make a mess wrapping, Holiday parties and such.     They all will be back first of January!   You do have a point with the decor at this time of year, some are spectacular!

Dec 18, 2012 01:59 AM
Roger D. Mucci
Shaken...with a Twist 216.633.2092 - Euclid, OH
Lets shake things up at your home today!

So well said my friend and so true...............'tis the season to show it off at it's best!

Dec 18, 2012 02:02 AM
Debb Janes
Nature As Neighbors - Camas, WA
Put My Love of Nature At Work for You

Joan, I don't blame them, but if I really wanted to sell, I'd have it listed. :) I've sold several homes right at Christmas - and because of the warmth of the decor.

Hi Roger - you, as a staging pro, get it. ;)

Dec 18, 2012 02:07 AM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

When the inventory is low, smart home buyers are out looking during the holidays.  

Enjoy the colors of the season with your camera in hand.

Dec 18, 2012 02:23 AM
ASHEVILLE REALTY REFERRAL RESOURCE 828-776-0779
REAL ESTATE REFERRAL NETWORK - Asheville, NC
CONTACT janeAnne365@gmail.com

Dear Debb~

Love the photo and the report- both bring me to the authentic spirit of the season.

Big HUG ((( ))),

janeAnne

Dec 18, 2012 03:10 AM
Dick Greenberg
New Paradigm Partners LLC - Fort Collins, CO
Northern Colorado Residential Real Estate

Hi Debb - December has always been a busy real estate month for us, for all of the reasons you describe. And maybe because of the spirit of the season, the deals seem a biut easier and a bit more fun right now. What could be a better Christmas present than a new home?

Dec 18, 2012 03:17 AM
Anita Clark
Coldwell Banker Access Realty ~ 478.960.8055 - Warner Robins, GA
Realtor - Homes for Sale in Warner Robins GA

Debb: With all the movement of Camas WA real estate in the last 30 days, it looks like your market is staying strong well into the winter months.

Dec 18, 2012 04:34 AM
Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties
Platinum Properties- (931)771-9070 - Clarksville, TN
The Dedicated Clarksville TN Realtor-(931)320-6730

Debb, It looks so prety this time of year and the cheer that is in the air makes it a great time to buy.

Dec 18, 2012 04:55 AM
Wayne Zuhl
Remax First Realty II - Cranford, NJ
The Last Name You'll Ever Need in Real Estate

Great post, Debb - many sellers think that winter is a difficult time to sell a home, but, using your tips, there are plenty of great ways to get the job done right!

Dec 18, 2012 05:44 AM
Adrian Willanger
206 909-7536 AdrianWillanger-broker.com - Seattle, WA
Profit from my two decades of experience

Hi Debb-It really "tis the season" for real estate in the Camas area. Love the holiday spin to your charts. Cleaver-Adrian

Dec 18, 2012 06:03 AM
Sharon Lee
Sharon Lee's Virtual Assistance - Jonesborough, TN
Retired and loving life

Smart buyers and sellers pick you as their realtor all year long. Love the holiday theme with your market report.

Dec 18, 2012 06:26 AM
Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy
Debb, We are watching snow fall while skiing in Utah . Great post, Ron and I always cleaned up during the holidays. It is amazing what business can be done,,,A
Dec 18, 2012 07:47 AM
Marie Fox
Foxy Interiors Inc. Lake Mary Florida - Lake Mary, FL
Lake Mary, Florida, Home Stager & RE Photographer

Hey Debb, I like the Christmas trees on your pictorial graph and the charming tree so beautifully done.

Have a great Christmas and best to you in 2013!  I hope it is a very successful year for you both personally and professionally.

Dec 18, 2012 10:14 AM
Rebecca Gaujot, Realtor®
Lewisburg, WV
Lewisburg WV, the go to agent for all real estate

Hi Debb, yes slow...but, I did write a contract over the weekend...YEA.

Dec 18, 2012 11:40 AM
Robby Leviton
Metro Real Estate LLC - Kirkland, WA
Knowles Team

Debb, you hit it right, this is one of our biggest months for selling homes. Last year April and December were over double the business of other months. I am on track for making December my biggest month to write help Buyers get new homes again this year.

Have a great holiday

Robby

Dec 19, 2012 01:13 AM
Robert Bob Gilbert
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Anderson Properties - Katy, TX
Your Katy TX ( West of Houston) Real Estate Expert

Hi Debb, Very good blog about selling your home during the Holiday season and sounds like your market is moving along very well. i hope you personally are enjoying some of these sales.

Have fun with the garnd kids and your children all at your home for the holidays. Enjoy those littel ones as they grow up too fast...

Dec 19, 2012 06:09 AM
Debb Janes
Nature As Neighbors - Camas, WA
Put My Love of Nature At Work for You

You got it Roy!

Hi janeAnne - back at you.

Glad to hear it Dick.

Hi Anita - yes, it's going strong, although, for me the real excitment starts in 2013...lots of new projects.

Debbie - love your contest. ;)

Dec 20, 2012 03:11 AM
Debb Janes
Nature As Neighbors - Camas, WA
Put My Love of Nature At Work for You

Team Zuhl - yes indeedy.

Hi Adrian - thanks sir.

Sharon - :) :)

Hi Alexandra - so happy you're off having fun.

Back at you Marie -

Dec 20, 2012 03:14 AM
Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties
Platinum Properties- (931)771-9070 - Clarksville, TN
The Dedicated Clarksville TN Realtor-(931)320-6730

Debb, I was looking for the link to the old post and you put it in so cleverly you had me fooled it looked so natural.

Dec 25, 2012 03:59 AM