mcgee team: Consumer confidence on the rise
- 12/02/10 07:26 AM
If the latest real estate numbers are indicative of anything, it is that consumer confidence in purchasing homes is growing and there is what seems to be a strong rebound in home sales due to this. What great news! After bottoming-out in June, we all knew that it (probably) couldn't get any worse. Now where are those consumers for my listings? … (1 comments)
mcgee team: New lending guidelines- Benefit Younger Buyers?
- 11/29/10 09:26 AM
Fannie Mae and possibly Freddie Mac in the future are rolling out new guidelines to help new homebuyers along in the process. It will essentially allow new home buyers to use gifts and grants from nonprofit groups or family as 5% of their down payment. This will keep them from being required to use 5% of their own money as down payment, as was required previously. This will most likely boost sales among young couples and first time homebuyers who previously would have been unable to afford the down payment. It will allow them to get help from family or from … (0 comments)
mcgee team: Holidays in Miami Get A Bit Crowded
- 11/29/10 07:06 AM
Having lived in beautiful Miami for my entire life, there is nowhere that I would rather be during the winter season than home. That being said, it seems like everyone else in the country feels the same way! During the months of November, December and early January, the streets are flooded with snowbirds, people off of work for the holidays and international and national tourists just trying to keep warm at the beach. Wouldn't it be nice to have a permanent condo or apartment that you could call your own every winter, rather than trying to book a hotel that will … (0 comments)
mcgee team: Green House Can Get You More Green
- 11/23/10 09:29 AM
With the recent events in green innovations that are being built into newly designed homes, people are putting more emphasis on having "green homes." When comparing a home that has zero green appliances to a home that is decked out in the latest things the green home building movement has to offer, most people will definitely choose the green house even for a higher price. Consumers nowadays are much more environmentally conscious and understand the value of having a green home and a green life. This not only applies to benefits in their own lives but benefits for the environment in … (0 comments)
mcgee team: Why do realtors not answer phone calls?
- 11/23/10 07:19 AM
Let me illustrate a typical agent-to-agent scenario in Miami- and maybe even in your own hometown if this sounds familiar. You are setting up appointments for a client who really loves 5 homes, especially two that are in a neighborhood she's been dying to see. You try setting them up through showing request or by calling them. You leave messages, e-mails, voicemails at their office. No response. Three days later, only one person has gotten back to you! And in the eyes of your client, it is YOU that needs to pick up the slack because she or he is going … (1 comments)
mcgee team: New Hallandale Beach Listing!
- 11/22/10 07:09 AM
Hey snowbirds! I have a new listing in Hallandale Beach, FL 5 minutes from the beach! Snow storms are the worst, and shoveling snow is the pits. SO come down to sunny South FLorida and live in a quiet, clean condominium. Rent is $1275 and includes electricity and full furnishings- so no need to move anything! MLS M1444209. Located right outside of Ft. Lauderdale hot spots and just a quick drive to Miami. The perfect location for a fun destination spot. Contact me here or at Shannon.McGee@Floridamoves.com for more details or to make an appointment. … (0 comments)
mcgee team: Consumers are real estate experts..or are they?
- 11/21/10 11:38 AM
Have you noticed lately that you are never telling your clients anything they don't know? Many consumers now either research everything online before they speak with you so they know what you should be doing for them; or they just think they know the answer to everything and therefore nothing you can say would make them believe otherwise. These pose many hurdles to overcome because for one thing, it definitely keeps realtors on their toes. I am not against the idea that consumers should be keeping tabs on their realtor to make sure he/she is doing their job. It can also … (1 comments)
mcgee team: A Realtor is No Longer JUST a Realtor
- 11/17/10 08:46 AM
For many years, realtors main focus was on the client pertaining to the home they are helping a client buy and sell. However, things have changed a great deal since those simple relationships. Economic conditions and new techonology is transforming the realtor-client relationship, for the good and the bad. Realtors nowadays need not only find the best homes for the best price for their buyers, and list a clients home at the optimal price in relation to it's market value in these conditions, but they must provide counsel to their buyer on improving their credit score and encourage them to put … (3 comments)
mcgee team: Online ratings for real estate agents??
- 11/15/10 08:46 AM
It may seem a bit intimidating to be judged by others in any part of your life- be it professionally, personally or academically. But the truth is, you will be judged by everyone you meet. It is really up to you how you want them to see you. And when it comes to professionally, judgement and the evaluation of your hard work should be expected, or else nobody would put any effort into their job. Real estate professionals now have to worry about being judged by online websites where past clients can go on and rate their real estate agent. I … (0 comments)
mcgee team: Mortgage rates at a new low?
- 11/13/10 02:21 AM
As if mortgage rates could go any lower, they have! They fell to new lows this past week, partly due to the Federal Reserves buying bonds to spur economic growth in the country. Sometimes I ask myself if this is a good thing. For a buyer, yes, it is a great thing because if they are able to obtain the financing and find a home that they love, they are good to go. But for sellers and the economy as whole, these drastic changes in rates just go to show what bad shape the economy truly is in. However, I always … (1 comments)
mcgee team: Golf course listing just reduced!
- 11/12/10 11:52 AM
We have just dratically reduced the price for our listing in Coral Gables on the Riviera golf course to just $599,000! This home is literally a steal, sellers are highly motivated to sell and this is such a BARGAIN for a wonderful home if I have ever seen one. 3/2 on the Riviera golf course, 2 car garage, updated security system, gated entry, formal dining room, eat-in kitchen, patio, den. This home needs some TLC but it is a great opportunity to purchase this home at an amazing price and make it your own. E-mail me @ Shances87@gmail.com or get back … (0 comments)
If the latest real estate numbers are indicative of anything, it is that consumer confidence in purchasing homes is growing and there is what seems to be a strong rebound in home sales due to this. What great news! After bottoming-out in June, we all knew that it (probably) couldn't get any worse. 
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