Archive for April, 2009
Seller's Market in 2009, What's Going On?
April 21st, 2009
Categories:Real Estate News
How do you know the market has shifted? Where is the bottom of the real estate market? If we really are at the bottom of the market, would anyone be crazy enough to say it and risk the potential backlash? Probably not.
But here I go anyways…
What are the signs of a shifting/changing market?
The average Joe Schmo out there would tell you to look for increasing sales, decreasing inventory and increasing sales prices. Unfortunately this is such a simplistic way of looking at shifting trends, anyone taking this approach would only be able to look backwards and tell you “oops its already happened”… Read the rest of this entry »
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5 Best Questions Asked When Buying a New Home
April 15th, 2009
Categories:Home Buyer Education
Buying a brand new home from a home builder can be a very different experience than buying a resale home. Here are some of the best questions home buyers ask when it comes to buying/building a new home.
1. What good is a Realtor when buying a new home?
Unfortunately, most Realtors have the tendency to get their client under contract with a home builder and then they disappear until its time to close (and in reality, the builders prefer it that way). A good Realtor will keep in touch with you and the home builder for construction updates and keep an eye on the community as it develops. When building a home from scratch, a good Realtor will advise you on Read the rest of this entry »
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