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warm state vs cold states...

By Nancy Humphrey

Services for Real Estate Pros with Prudential Select Properties

February 11, 2008 03:36 AM

If you live in a warm area, southern florida, arizona, etc or cold, Illinois, midwest, etc...Do you see buyers more if its warmer weather all the time or and if so, why are warmer weather states not doing so well according to the market? I live in Missouri, so it's cold this time of year, and I hear buyers stating that they are waiting to "spring" My question is...Does weather affect buyers or sellers????

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Rate A Home - Saugatuck, MI

Nancy, I feel the weather does effect the buyers thought process. Here in Michigan our busy season was always in the spring. When the sunshines people are more positive, of course we aren't seeing much sun these days in Michigan. Argh.

Feb 11, 2008 03:41 AM

Judi Glamb

Coldwell Banker Hearthside - Hellertown, PA

Associate Broker, ABR

Typically, we have sellers waiting for spring as their properties look better. We've had a pretty mild winter this year (so far) and we have been busy.

Feb 11, 2008 03:46 AM

Joan Snodgrass

Midamerica Referral Network - Kimberling City, MO

I'm in what is considered a second home or retirement market. It seems that people start thinking "lake homes" when the boat shows start.

Feb 11, 2008 03:54 AM

Jeff Hartlep

Charles Reinhart Company - Ann Arbor, MI

I'm from Michigan and I pick up and do more business in the colder months.

Feb 11, 2008 04:09 AM

Daniel J. Brudnok, REALTOR

Berkshire Hathaway Home Services Fox & Roach, REALTORS - Exton - PA License #RS-225179-L / Delaware License #RS-0025038 - Downingtown, PA

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