Q: Denise, what do you think about previewing properties? Do you think the market is too fast to have the time to do that anymore? A: Great question! Because the market is so fast is exactly the reason that agents do need to preview new listings. If you are working with a buyer you should […]
On Tuesday, August 6th, President Obama spoke in Phoenix, Arizona at Desert Vista High School, explaining his vision to promote home ownership in America. He praised reform of the financial systems and talked about the reckless practices that led to the housing crisis. A visual representation of his vision can be seen if you follow […]
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The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) released the Producer Price Indexes (PPI) for April. The index shows that there have been declines overall, but after sharp increases it was nice to see the price of lumber finally coming down. The recovery has not been kind to the price of lumber and this recent decline could […]
Posted in Motivation & Planning, Real Estate Industry News Tags: builders, cost, housing market, industry, Market, news, price, Real Estate Market No Comments » Will a generation of Baby Boomers downsizing to smaller homes result in a flood of large homes lingering on the market? This recent article from REALTOR® Magazine tackles this question. To read more please, Click Here.
Posted in Buyers, Real Estate Industry News, Sellers Tags: baby boomers, downsizing, Market, news, Real Estate Market, Real Estate News No Comments » “Boomerang Buyers”- those buyers who lost their homes during the economic challenges of the last few years – are making a comeback according to an article by REALTOR® Magazine. Over 4.7 million people lost their homes during the past few years. But now, estimates show that 70% of those buyers are likely to return to […]
The Federal Reserve’s Beige Book says new construction is on the rise! All Federal districts except one (Kansas City District) reported that residential construction is expanding. The Fed’s positive outlook on new construction is consistent with the positive outlook for real estate sales.
This past month I have been working with a lot of numbers and I have been reminded of their power. While numbers themselves are non-emotional, often they bring up a lot of emotion and therefore, are sometimes avoided. Anyone who has ever not opened their credit card statement or avoided revisiting their commission statements knows […]
As I write this I’m looking outside my window – amazed at how our wet Washington winters and springs, followed by a burst of warm weather, have created landscaping in my yard in what almost seems “overnight”. The reality, of course, is that it didn’t happen overnight. I began planning my landscaping project about 18 […]
Think open houses aren’t effective in today’s tech-driven society? Think again! Open houses – if done strategically – can generate more business than you would ever imagine. Open houses have been around for a very long time. Twenty or thirty years ago, they were one of the only ways to get buyers into a home […]
Q: We’re starting to see some positive signs in my local market and I want to do something to share the good news with my clients. Is it better to call, post something online, or send something in the mail? A: Why not do all three? Pick up the phone and call those people who have been […]
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