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It's Better Than You Think

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Real Estate Agent with The Home Gardners / Keller Williams Realty

The national, and oftentimes local, news media have a penchant for sensationalizing negative real estate news.  Why is this?  Do they think it will sell more newspapers or more air time?  It probably will to those whose glass is half-empty, but it doesn't work for me.  I know the truth.

The real estate market in the Springfield, MO and Christian County area is actually very steady.  Not what it was in 2005, but strong nevertheless.  There has never been a better time to buy!  There is a strong inventory of well priced homes and interest rates are equal to or lower than they have been in years.  And there are still lenders willing to loan.  That spells opportunity. 

The naysayer sellers think it is impossible to sell their homes in this market.  I don't think they know the truth either.  It is true that the days are gone of putting an inflated price on your home and still getting a buyer.  However, properly researched pricing techniques and agressive marketing exposure are still selling lots of homes.

Bottom line is that the market in this area hasn't gone to the dogs like some of the coastal states and  manufacturing areas with high unemployment.  Buyers and sellers are still accomplishing their goals.  Do your research.  It's better than you think.

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Lanora Campbell
NMLS#232975 - Springfield, MO
Ozarks Home Loan Professional

Rick & Pam,

There is so much truth to what you wrote.  I think the media does thrive on negativity.  Good to see your blog.

Lanora M. Campbell, Senior Loan Officer, Mid Nation Mortgage

Direct Line:  417-616-0076

 

Jul 13, 2009 03:39 PM