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The Times They Are A Changin'

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Real Estate Agent with RE/MAX Allegiance

June sales statistics for South Hampton Roads are in and what a difference a year makes. This time last year, I was worried if one of my listings was on the market for more than a couple of days. Market times have increased 76% and sales are down by 6% compared to June 2005.

I, for one, don't mind the market correction that is taking place in Hampton Roads, Virginia. I don't miss the insanity of the last few years with buyers having to pay more than a property was worth and do it without a home inspection.

The leveling of the market, will weed out the part-timers and the agents who don't know the first thing about marketing a home or themselves. The cream will once again rise to the top and those of us with the market experience and negotiating skills will land on our feet. (I'll get off my soap box now)

Of course, one reason, my Team and I are doing well is do to the marketing efforts of my Virtual Assistant, who also happens to be my wife...but I am not prejudiced!

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Pete Doty
Pete Doty & Company Metro Brokers - Highlands Ranch, CO

Dave,

while yourt market is drooping ours in Denver, Highlands Ranch, Littleton Lone tree, is almost vibrant, with 97-98% asking to sale price and about 90 days on the market.

Most folks only read the news, they forget to check local sources like Dave for the rela story in Hampton Roads

Jul 20, 2006 09:57 AM
Sharon Simms
Coastal Properties Group International - Christie's International - Saint Petersburg, FL
St. Petersburg FL - CRS CIPS CLHMS RSPS
While your market is correcting a little, Dave, and Pete's is thriving, we're really correcting. Listed properties are 400% of last year, and number of buyers is down nearly 40%. Buyers are certainly affected by the media!  Some of the new developers here are combatting that by a price guarantee against lowered prices or increased incentives. Overall, more people are moving to Florida every year, many buyers are waiting for their own homes to sell, and I think we're really creating pent-up buyer demand, and once the tide turns, we'll be back to buyers competing for homes.
Jul 21, 2006 12:10 AM