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Changing Market
February 25th, 2010 12:48 PM

Thanks for checking my website.

It is a ever changing market, the news media is hinting to us that the prices of  homes are going up, this makes sellers feel really good, but they  give us the statistic's on the national average. Market prices in YOUR area differ from those than the national average. Each area has it's own value and that value is driven by the supply and demand, and  this sets the prices and the tone for the market.

With many years in the Real Estate industry and originally from the west coast where the market is completly different. I have experienced these difficult  markets.  Your local REALTOR is the person that is familiar with your market. Before sellers jump on the band wagon and say huray, lets look at the reality of the LOCAL market,  then we can see where prices in the area are at.

Yes,  it is definately a buyers market, and it is a great time to buy, the longer you plan to wait for prices to drop,  there is a good possibilty that interest  rates might go up, and you could miss out on the Homebuyer Credit. In turn, the price of the house you are looking to purchase goes u, and the bottom line; you will be paying more!  A good thing to also remember is that with buyers taking advantage of the Homebuyer credit your closing will be taking a little longer than the average, so you will be cutting the credit deadline real close.

The American Dream  is in reach for those that are willing to take advantage of this market.

Why Wait live your dream and move HOME.


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Spring is Near
February 2nd, 2010 6:21 PM

As Spring approaches, the hosuing market is picking up. Seller are going to be anxious to put their homes back on the market and buyers will be looking for those Golden Deals.

The Tax buyer credit will be winding down soon and the mortgage industry will be seeing  a normal pace of business again. With  summer on the horizon and  signs of a slowly recovering economy who knows where the interest rates will go. Are we going to see the rates go up or will they continue to hold at below normal?  No one can predict what they will be.

So, if you are contemplating on buying or selling now is a great time to get started. I see things picking up here in the Lakes Region, we have lots of great properties for sale and there is always something for everyone.

So lets get started and make your dream come true in 2010.

 


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Things are looking up!
January 29th, 2010 10:39 AM

We are finally seeing a upswing in the market. There are lots of optomistic buyers and sellers that are still looking  and the news regarding the real estate industry is getting better.

It has been a slow and steady process and it will continue at the pace that it was back in the early 90's,  people do not want to make the same mistakes twice.

Lenders are starting to slowly let go of funds and are going back to lending money, the old fashioned loan process has surfaced once again. Documentaion is required and w-2 forms may also be a requirement, it really helps if  you could have at least 20 -25 percent  to put down on a property. There are always sellers that are willing to negotiate with buyers as far as helping them with the closing costs. Rememebr different lenders have different guidelines. Shopping for a mortgage is like shopping for a car, you don't pick the first one you see.

 


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Time running out
January 23rd, 2010 10:30 PM

The clock is ticking, soon the first time homebuyer credit will be a thing of the past. We are also preparing for the upcomming April tax deadline. Now is a great time to buy that dream home or get started working on building for the future. With prices at an all time low, there are many good deals to be had for the serious buyer . 

So, take advantage of the new technology available to buyers today and start looking for your home. If you are handy or have a family member or friend that is handy, you can save a good chunk of cash if you consider something that needs a little tlc.  The only thing in life that is still valuable, and will always yield a return, is real estate.  One thing investors know: they buy heavily in these types of markets and when the market comes back they  sell and move up the ladder. Interested ?


Posted by Gabrielle E. Burlingame on January 23rd, 2010 10:30 PMPost a Comment (0)

Technology - The tool of convienence
January 18th, 2010 8:33 PM

Welcome,

The technology of the internet is a wonderful thing, buyers have a wide variety of tools available to them before they walk into a Real Estate office today. The search for a home has become easier, you can view properties from the comfort of your own home when it is convienent for you. You pick the homes that appeal to you. There are  community profiles and links available for you to see what the area has to offer. You can find virtually anything you are looking for.

Real Estate is always changing.  Technology changes continuously, it is something we  look forward to, it seems to simplify our lives.

Welcme back to doing business in the style of the days of yesteryear, but with todays technology.


Posted by Gabrielle E. Burlingame on January 18th, 2010 8:33 PMPost a Comment (0)

Ever Changing
January 12th, 2010 11:44 AM

Thanks for checking my website.

It is a ever changing market, the news media is hinting to us that the prices of  homes are going up, this makes sellers feel really good, but they  give us the statistic's on the national average. Market prices in YOUR area differ from those than the national average. Each area has it's own value and that value is driven by the supply and demand, and  this sets the prices and the tone for the market.

With many years in the Real Estate industry and originally from the west coast where the market is completly different. I have experienced these difficult  markets.  Your local REALTOR is the person that is familiar with your market. Before sellers jump on the band wagon and say huray, lets look at the reality of the LOCAL market,  then we can see where prices in the area are at.

Yes,  it is definately a buyers market, and it is a great time to buy, the longer you plan to wait for prices to drop,  there is a good possibilty that interest  rates might go up, and you could miss out on the Homebuyer Credit. In turn, the price of the house you are looking to purchase  goes up, and the bottom line is; you will be paying more for that home!  A good thing to  remember is that there are many buyers taking advantage of the Homebuyer credit, and your closing will be taking a little longer than  usually , so you will be cutting the credit deadline real close.

The American Dream  is in reach for those that are willing to take advantage of this market.

Why Wait live your dream and move HOME.


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