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Location, location, location...

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Real Estate Agent with Long Realty West Valley AZ RE Lic. #SA560004000

Today's report from the NAR regarding the housing slump seems to fly in the face of real estate logic.  The NAR is stating that it will probably be another year before we see the bottom of this housing slump.  How can they forget the basic credo of real estate: location, location, location.  Yes, some markets may have another year to go before reaching bottom.  But here in the Phoenix and Scottsdale areas, and even Anthem we are seeing a tremendous uptick in activity.  It's almost a return to the days of 2005 when it comes to the bank owned properties.  REO's are getting multiple offers and getting into bidding wars within a day of coming on the market in certain areas.  The investors have come back in full force.  But this time, it's the savvy investors.  And in any market, the savvy investors are usually 6 months to a year ahead of the general public.  But the time the news hits, all the great deals will be gone.

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Marc Baysek
Iron Horse Properties, LLC - Rockingham, NC
Iron Horse Properties
I couldn't agree more, it's sad some areas have been hit very hard, but the fortunate ones should agree with the importance of location.
Apr 08, 2008 12:09 PM
Anonymous
Anonymous
Woohoo!  I own properties near Phoenix and it is good to hear that things there are on the upswing.  Multiple offers - I love it.
Apr 08, 2008 12:17 PM
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Lisa Friedman
Alliance Realtors - Bedminster, NJ
Central New Jersey Real Estate
Jerry, I also own properties in the Phoenix area and it is nice to see some encouraging news. It really seems like an area that will be poised for massive growth within the next few years.
Apr 08, 2008 12:26 PM
Christopher Bonta
The Bean Group - Londonderry, NH
Realtor, Integrity and Honesty

Jerry your post is great and you hit the nail right on the head! Here in NH we too have some areas that are still very slow, but others are starting to stabilize. You are correct that location counts and that NAR probably should have stated something like, " Depending on your location and area of the country, the housing market may still have a year to go before it hits bottom etc...".

Thanks for adding your voice to correcting the misconception out there that all markets are doing bad.

Apr 09, 2008 12:22 AM