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There Was An Old Woman Who Lived In A Shoe!!!

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Title Insurance with Patriot Land Transfer, Inc.

I f you're not that old woman and you're seriously considering buying or selling a home, NOW is the time. I'll get right to the point...I'll cut right to the chase!!! Buy now, for these reasons!

My friends who are agents in real estate sales are very busy right now doing what they do best...selling and listing homes...they are so busy and engaged that they don't have the time to tell you this good news!!! We title guys are about a month or two behind real estate agents, and we're already getting busier! So in an attempt to help each other out and assist the consumer in homebuying, we're trying to help spread the word!!!

  • Interest rates are holding at incredible lows
  • Prices have been rolled back to 2002 levels (in many cases)
  • Inventory is at an all time high...making selection fantastic
  • Real estate agents always try to get a jump on the spring season, so they work extra hard in March
  • Finding a home now will allow you to close near the end of the school year
  • It's an election year...history has shown these are good times to buy
  • January & February have already hinted that we're on the other side of bottom from where we've been
  • Seller concessions are available in many cases
  • Beat the Spring rush
  • We need Title business

 

There...I've given you 10 reasons why you should BUY NOW! And if you're a first time homebuyer, they really pertain to you!!! Start buying 'bricks' and getting rid of those rent receipts!!!

 

Spring is less than three weeks away...GET MOVING!!!

                              

                              

* Rate A Home
Rate A Home - Saugatuck, MI

Fran, great post and I agree that 2002 prices are here and may go back further then that in some areas.

Mar 05, 2008 01:56 AM
Suzanne Gantner
Realty Texas - Round Rock, TX
GRI, E-Pro, SRES, SRS, ABR, CNE, REDS, CPS, WCS
Nice to hear some positive Real Estate news.  In Austin, we are so busy it isn't even funny and we are grateful.  Great post!!
Mar 05, 2008 01:56 AM
Lorraine or Loretta Kratz
Crescent Moon Realty, Inc. & Land N Sea Auctions. - San Marcos, CA
Certified Negotiation Consultants
With FHA and the new programs they are offering to buyers, yes now is the time to get excited about selling or buying.
Mar 05, 2008 02:03 AM
Fran Gaspari
Patriot Land Transfer, Inc. - Limerick, PA
"The Title Man" - Title Insurance - PA & NJ

Duane: I'm not a gambler...I'd buy now!!! Too many good signs point to now!!!

Suzanne: We're starting to crank it up also!

L Squared: BTW, I love FHA...ALL the FHA programs work for the borrower/consumer...Do Not be afraid of FHA!!!

Thanks,   Fran

Mar 05, 2008 02:09 AM
Lenn Harley
Lenn Harley, Homefinders.com, MD & VA Homes and Real Estate - Leesburg, VA
Real Estate Broker - Virginia & Maryland

Fran.  This is an absolutely fabulous post.  It just needs a Gold Star.  Shucks.  I'll do it. 

 

Mar 05, 2008 02:11 AM
Maureen Rodriguez
Novadebt - Toms River Twp, NJ
Certified HUD Housing Counselor

I agree with FHA.  It's not as bad as it used to be.  The Nehemiah program is another great way to go for your buyers that qualify through FHA.

 May we all prosper and hand it back to the media that always has something negative lately to say.

Mar 05, 2008 02:15 AM
Patricia Kennedy
RLAH@properties - Washington, DC
Home in the Capital
You tell 'em, Fran!  And, by the way, there is a "shoe" house in a neighborhood in Bethesda. 
Mar 05, 2008 02:17 AM
Fran Gaspari
Patriot Land Transfer, Inc. - Limerick, PA
"The Title Man" - Title Insurance - PA & NJ

Lenn: In less than the time it took you to draw the gold star you could have been hitting the 'flag' button for feature!!! LOL

Maureen: Nehemiah is a great program also!!!

Thanks,   Fran

Mar 05, 2008 02:19 AM
Fran Gaspari
Patriot Land Transfer, Inc. - Limerick, PA
"The Title Man" - Title Insurance - PA & NJ

Patricia,

Is there an old lady who had so many children she didn't know what to do that lives there??? LOL Thanks,   Fran

Mar 05, 2008 02:21 AM
Eugene Jones
Weichert Realtors - Somerville, NJ
I couldn't agree more. Fran you are the man!
Mar 05, 2008 03:24 AM
Tom Braatz Waukesha County Real Estate 262-377-1459
Coldwell Banker - Oconomowoc, WI
Waukesha County Realtor Real Estate agent. SOLD!

Fran

I think I know this woman

Regards

Tom Braatz

Mar 05, 2008 03:54 AM
Fran Gaspari
Patriot Land Transfer, Inc. - Limerick, PA
"The Title Man" - Title Insurance - PA & NJ

Eugene: Sometimes people need to hear news from an apparent disinterested party!!! There!

Tom: Yes, I think I lived down the street from her, myself!!! :)

Thanks,   Fran

Mar 05, 2008 04:15 AM
Carol Judd
New Star Real Estate - Vernal, UT
Vernal Utah Real Estate
Thanks for getting out the work for all of us.
Mar 05, 2008 12:15 PM
Jo-Anne Smith
Oakville, ON

Fran,

This should be published in every single newspaper across your nation!  Excellent list and it does sound like the PERFECT time to buy in the USA.

((-:

Jo 

Mar 05, 2008 01:19 PM
Fran Gaspari
Patriot Land Transfer, Inc. - Limerick, PA
"The Title Man" - Title Insurance - PA & NJ

Carol: There are so many regional disparities in the market but my reasons are pretty much universal!!!

Jo: Glad you liked it!!! :)

Thanks,   Fran

Mar 05, 2008 02:20 PM
Ron Fuhrer
Nazareth,Easton, Bethlehem - Prudential Patt, White - Nazareth, PA
Lehigh Valley PA Homes

Nice to hear others chiming in on the "its a good time to buy" theme! Because it really is :)

 

Mar 05, 2008 02:38 PM
Fran Gaspari
Patriot Land Transfer, Inc. - Limerick, PA
"The Title Man" - Title Insurance - PA & NJ

Jill & Ron,

I'm a consumer fan...and when it's right it's right...it's right!!! Thanks,   Fran

Mar 05, 2008 03:05 PM
Todd Clark - Retired
eXp Realty LLC - Tigard, OR
Principle Broker Oregon

Fran, I wish I were near you right now! Your advice is wonderful and for hear in Portland all is true but the 2002 prices. (I WISH) But, prices are on the rise again and if you want a good deal and a great home, then now is the time to buy, buy, buy and if you sell now, you can get a good deal on your next home!

Mar 09, 2008 01:25 PM
Fran Gaspari
Patriot Land Transfer, Inc. - Limerick, PA
"The Title Man" - Title Insurance - PA & NJ

Todd,

Believe it or not, our area has not seen declining prices like other areas of the country...we have been fortunate!!! Thanks,   Fran

Mar 09, 2008 05:37 PM