2008 charlotte housing market: Good News for Housing Market - 12/17/08 02:16 AM
Good News for Housing Market Being cautiously optimistic has become the 'trend' for those of us remaining in this turbulent market.  Sometimes the news is so negative that we have to go a bit overboard to 'prove' that there really are points to be positive about in this market.   Alas, we have some good news--in print!  In a recent article from CNBC regarding the improving U.S. housing market, key points revealed are as follows: 1.  Economists believe that the market may be in recovery mode by end of second quarter '09. 2.  30-year fixed mortgages are near historic lows that … (30 comments)

2008 charlotte housing market: Charlotte, NC Real Estate Market Report Week Ending 01/04/2008 - 01/04/08 05:10 PM
With 542 homes sales in the Charlotte Metro area, Sellers saw showings begin to pick up following a slow holiday week. 
Interpretation:  In comparison to the same week last year, days on the market showed no change.  Sales prices were 96% of list prices for the 542 homes sold as compared to 98% last year.   Sales prices, however, are UP 4.3% over last year.  (Note:  This indicates that list prices were a bit inflated for the market last week.  Sellers & potential Sellers should make a note of this when considering the pricing of their homes.)
Source:  CMLS.  Data deemed reliable but, not guaranteed.
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2008 charlotte housing market: Charlotte, NC Real Estate Market Stats & Predictions - 12/30/07 06:00 AM
In 2007, Charlotte saw a bit of a slow-down in the real estate market, primarily inspired by the increase in foreclosures and the media's attention to this change!  The sub-prime crisis stopped everyone in their tracks but, I feel it was only momentarily!  We're now on the upswing...
We've seen short period of builders dialing back their new construction prices, offering agent bonuses or higher commission rates.  In each of the areas that I've shown properties and spoken with the builder or sales agents, their market is not suffering too terribly here in Charlotte and they feel that the 'panic' is over. 
I am very bullish in … (2 comments)

 
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