at home newsletter: At Home Nov 08 - 11/13/08 02:06 AM
At Home- November 2008
Real estate is a cyclical business.  Every year the number of home sales decreases as both buyers and sellers start focusing on the coming holiday season.  That doesn't mean people don't think about real estate.  As people gather for Thanksgiving, company holiday parties, and Christmas, at some point the conversation turns to real estate.  Maybe it's your partner saying, "Our house is too small" or an in-law saying, "When are you going to buy a home".  This time of year is the starting point for next year's real estate market.  The national media has a doom and … (2 comments)

at home newsletter: At home July 08 - 08/05/08 02:27 AM
I can't believe it's August already and school starts in just a couple of weeks. It feels like the summer has just flown by.  I wish I had great news about the real estate market, but the fact is its still in a slump.  However, it will be interesting to see what effect the recent Housing Bill passed by Congress and signed by the President will have on the real estate market for the second half of the year.  One thing is for sure, buyers are getting great deals on homes.  Unfortunately, sellers are not getting top dollar.  For more, check … (4 comments)

at home newsletter: At home May 08 - 06/11/08 04:14 AM
First I would like to thank everyone for taking a minute to read my newsletter.  I am sure you've read or seen a story in the news about the real estate market.  Yes, the real estate market is not the best right now.  But buyers are still buying and sellers are still selling.  May, June and July are typically some of the most active months and my business is certainly a reflection of that.  For more, check out my blog for statistics for both Douglas and Sarpy counties.
$4 gas is upon us.  As I wrote in February, "it will be … (1 comments)

at home newsletter: At Home April 08 - 05/07/08 07:05 AM
April showers do bring May flowers.  But will April showings turn into May buyers? I hope so!  Showing activity was good in April, but not great.  I think the real estate market is still working through some recent changes in the mortgage market.  The elimination of 100% financing has forced some buyers to plan more (i.e. save more for a down payment) or delay purchases.  It also forces some buyers to consider less expensive homes or not move up at all.  Web traffic on my website was up 32% from March to April.  Return visitors accounted for 28% of all visitors … (0 comments)