It's time to share what is going on in our market. Just FYI, all of the nay-sayers and negative news doesn't necessarily reflect the "real" truth.

As my readers know, I keep a daily tally of active listings and of listings that are under contract. I have been seeing the numbers creep up. For instance - by way of example - we had 3,897 pending as of January 23! As of April 2, 2008, 6,850!!! I remember - January 2005 - just under 7,000 total active listings in our entire MLS. So, what do you think? Could this be a trend?

MLS Inventory April 8, 2008


I'll let you decide, but I think that buyers who are ready to purchase a home, or sellers wanting to sell, JUST MIGHT want to consider making their move while: interest rates are low, there is plenty of inventory, and sellers are willing to negotiate!

Pepper

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16 Comments on Phoenix, Arizona MLS Stats as of April 2, 2008

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Teri~I so agree with you. This is such a great time to buy.  I keep wondering why the hesitation for so many still, but with more posts like this we should get the word around.  Have a great night!
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TERI, it sounds like things are really turning around in your market. 
9:56pm • #2
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Hi Julie, it is a great time to buy. Love your new blog decorations. I'm experimenting - again. ;-)

Hi Marchel, I think numbers speak volumes. Thanks for coming by. Like your new "look" as well. ;-)

Pepper

 

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Teri, I am glad your market is turning.  Certain markets in my area are turning too.  It will not take to much more so the media will start recognizing this too. AJ

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Teri - thats great that your area is starting to move.... it needs to get worse before it can get better right? your area is going through that... keep at it.

 Hey- how did you get your back ground all red and with your logo on top?

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Teri ~~ I agree with your analysis: NOW is the time to buy. 

By the way, I love the new look, Lady in Red All the Way.  :) 

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Teri glad to hear your market has been improving. Your new look is great too :)
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Teri,
What an eye catching page you have here!  I've worked on mine but am not satisfied. 

Ok, to the subject at hand.....what are the Buyers waiting for?   

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Teri, It's funny to think about Jan. 2005 now.  I was just getting laid off after 27 years and say, nah, I don't want to be a real estate agent.  Look what happened!  :) 

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Teri--You really stand out with your RED page...Hopefully it leads to being READ more often! Great stats for the AZ market place too!

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Hi AJ, our news is actually getting some "signs" of being more positive. I think things are turning. ;-)

Hi Freddy, if you haven't already figured it out, just stop by the featured posts. Brad Carroll has designed a new customizer for our blogs, and Jeff of RES has provided a tutorial on how to implement it. Great fun! I've just begun..this was a quickie "do."  ;-)  Enjoy!

Marzena, yep, gotta keep that red thing going. ;-)

Bill, our market is definitely showing improvement. And - thanks... ;-)

 

Pepper

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Cynthia, I'm not completely satisfied with mine either - yet! ;-)  Yep, buyers need to move ahead - now!!!

Doreen, you mean you started real estate in 2005? Wow!!! What a time to jump in. Laid off after that many years? That's one reason I like working for "me." ;-)

Well Teri E: How clever you are - such a good play on words! ;-)

Pepper

 

1:15pm • #12

 

As long as employment and personal income begin to trend upward, you can expect home purchases to follow!

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Jeff, and it appears as if that is happening. PLUS Canadians are seeing the value of their dollar compared to our's! ;-)

Pepper

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Teri, no, I didn't start in 2005.  That might have been nice.  :)  I started toward the end of 2006...

6:17pm • #15
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Doreen, even more of a challenge... ;-)  At least you are getting the hard part over first! ;-)

Pepper

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