market forecast: Homebuying is Accelerating: Where does that leave me as a Listing Agent and you as a buyer? - 03/15/12 07:43 AM
Homebuying is Accelerating Where does that leave me as a Listing Agent and you as a buyer?


 
The Real Estate market is continuously evolving every day into something new. New market statistics, new deals signed, new percentages of short sales, foreclosure and a change in the median home prices across the board are constantly changing. So where can we expect this tumultuous market to go? Essentially we can’t ever fully predict this, however we can use the information at hand and make the best marketing angles and business steps in the right direction. In the Press Democrat yesterday … (2 comments)

market forecast: Press Democrat Gives Us an Update on the Market - 02/16/12 09:56 AM
2012 Has Been Good So Far! 
A Hopeful Message From the Press Democrat

As a part of my morning ritual I always peruse the Press Democrat for good news about the market. And this morning it yielded several gems about Real Estate specifically in Sonoma County and California in general. According to two separate articles home sales in Sonoma County got off to an “uncharacteristically strong start in January” with a huge increase in both completed sales and in signed contracts. This is tied into the second article all about foreclosure activity in January.
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market forecast: Index of Cities with Improving Housing Markets - 02/07/12 10:09 AM
Here are a number of cities with improving housing markets that continue to grow…. The good news is in! “The index reveals metro areas that have shown improvement in home prices, housing permits and employment for at least six straight months” and Napa is first on the list. It’s agreed that all areas have a long way on the road to improvement but we are already feeling the improved “side effects”. Get all the specifics for yourself. 
 
 
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market forecast: We Are Becoming a Market in Recovery. - 01/27/12 07:21 AM
At the close of 2011 completed sales were 1.7% higher in comparison to 2010. “The pattern of home sales in recent months demonstrates a market in recovery,” asserted Lawrence Yun, chief economist for NAR. It’s encouraging to hear these statistics.  Take a look at this article and see the good news for yourself. 
 
 
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market forecast: Buying a Home is Still the American Dream - 01/20/12 07:16 AM
Homeownership is still the American Dream. In this day in age buying a home is not only an intelligent personal choice, but it also helps fuel the economy. It’s up to us Realtors and Loan Officers to help achieve this dream of helping to improve the economy while putting people into their dream homes. Check out this informative and inspiring article….you just might find something to close a deal you have been trying to close. 
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market forecast: The Market is Improving by the Day! - 01/10/12 10:47 AM
There has been much talk of the market hitting bottom and home values sinking to an all time low, I’ve been on the hunt to prove that the market is improving. I found this article that offers facts on why the market is scooping upward and the tell tale signs that things will continue to get better.  Happy sales, things are moving up.

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market forecast: 2012 Economic Upturn Predicted - 01/03/12 09:32 AM
Another reason it’s time to buy a home now;  Many banks are jumping into the lending environment in order to make any spread at all & are driving low prices even lower, as well as again lowering credit underwriting standards.  Read more about our economic signs of recovery.
 
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market forecast: Signs of an Economic Upturn for 2012 - 01/03/12 09:31 AM
Another reason it’s time to buy a home now;  Many banks are jumping into the lending environment in order to make any spread at all & are driving low prices even lower, as well as again lowering credit underwriting standards.  Read more about our economic signs of recovery.
 
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market forecast: 2012, signs the economy is looking up! - 01/03/12 09:29 AM
Another reason it’s time to buy a home now;  Many banks are jumping into the lending environment in order to make any spread at all & are driving low prices even lower, as well as again lowering credit underwriting standards.  Read more about our economic signs of recovery.
 
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market forecast: Economic Upturn: There have been Signs Things are Getting Better! - 01/03/12 09:28 AM
Another reason it’s time to buy a home now;  Many banks are jumping into the lending environment in order to make any spread at all & are driving low prices even lower, as well as again lowering credit underwriting standards.  Read more about our economic signs of recovery.
 
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market forecast: Signs of Economic Upturn in 2012 - 01/03/12 09:26 AM
Another reason it’s time to buy a home now;  Many banks are jumping into the lending environment in order to make any spread at all & are driving low prices even lower, as well as again lowering credit underwriting standards.  Read more about our economic signs of recovery.
 

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market forecast: Real Estate Market Moving Up! - 12/30/11 05:34 AM
Real Estate is starting to explode – not only with my listings & sales but also with numerous Agents I’ve spoken to this past week - they have Buyers coming out their ears; “Sonoma Countiers” want to buy homes in this great market!  Working together as a tight-knit team of Agents, we CAN get the right message across to Homebuyers: Market is right now and homes are only increasing in their value so don’t miss out!
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market forecast: Real Estate Market is Exploding! - 12/30/11 05:33 AM
Real Estate is starting to explode – not only with my listings & sales but also with numerous Agents I’ve spoken to this past week - they have Buyers coming out their ears; “Sonoma Countiers” want to buy homes in this great market!  Working together as a tight-knit team of Agents, we CAN get the right message across to Homebuyers: Market is right now and homes are only increasing in their value so don’t miss out!
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market forecast: Real Estate Market is Improving! - 12/30/11 05:32 AM
Real Estate is starting to explode – not only with my listings & sales but also with numerous Agents I’ve spoken to this past week - they have Buyers coming out their ears; “Sonoma Countiers” want to buy homes in this great market!  Working together as a tight-knit team of Agents, we CAN get the right message across to Homebuyers: Market is right now and homes are only increasing in their value so don’t miss out!
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market forecast: Real Estate Market Starting to Expand!! - 12/30/11 05:27 AM
Real Estate is starting to explode – not only with my listings & sales but also with numerous Agents I’ve spoken to this past week - they have Buyers coming out their ears; “Sonoma Countiers” want to buy homes in this great market!  Working together as a tight-knit team of Agents, we CAN get the right message across to Homebuyers: Market is right now and homes are only increasing in their value so don’t miss out!
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market forecast: Real Estate Market Expanding! - 12/30/11 05:26 AM
Real Estate is starting to explode – not only with my listings & sales but also with numerous Agents I’ve spoken to this past week - they have Buyers coming out their ears; “Sonoma Countiers” want to buy homes in this great market!  Working together as a tight-knit team of Agents, we CAN get the right message across to Homebuyers: Market is right now and homes are only increasing in their value so don’t miss out!
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market forecast: Market Forecast for 2012: Things are on the UP! - 12/28/11 06:13 AM
Despite the real estate  market having it’s ups & downs in 2011, it’s up to us Agents to pass along the truth of the upcoming 2012 year: Home values are improving and selling prices WILL increase - so stop pushing those low-ball offers.  Here is an interesting fact sheet I came upon that gives a good view of the 2012 market prediction.
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market forecast: Great Forecast for the Market in 2012! - 12/28/11 06:12 AM
Despite the real estate  market having it’s ups & downs in 2011, it’s up to us Agents to pass along the truth of the upcoming 2012 year: Home values are improving and selling prices WILL increase - so stop pushing those low-ball offers.  Here is an interesting fact sheet I came upon that gives a good view of the 2012 market prediction.
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market forecast: Market Forecast for 2012 - 12/28/11 06:11 AM
Despite the real estate  market having it’s ups & downs in 2011, it’s up to us Agents to pass along the truth of the upcoming 2012 year: Home values are improving and selling prices WILL increase - so stop pushing those low-ball offers.  Here is an interesting fact sheet I came upon that gives a good view of the 2012 market prediction.
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market forecast: 2012 Market Forecast for Professionals - 12/28/11 06:09 AM
Despite the real estate  market having it’s ups & downs in 2011, it’s up to us Agents to pass along the truth of the upcoming 2012 year: Home values are improving and selling prices WILL increase - so stop pushing those low-ball offers.  Here is an interesting fact sheet I came upon that gives a good view of the 2012 market prediction.
 
 
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