The front page of the Wall Street Journal today included an article on the Federal Reserve’s recent policy designed to stimulate economic growth. The first line of the story should be of great interest to anyone buying a home: “The bond market’s month-long plunge has pushed long-term interest rates on mortgages and U.S. Treasuries to […]
Buyer Considerations: This Time It’s For Real
Seven or eight years ago, the real estate market was on fire. Buyers and investors were purchasing real estate with reckless abandon, despite the fact there was no logical way to justify double-digit appreciation. Despite the fact that inventory levels were rising, buyers moved forward thinking they would add to their financial nest egg. Investors […]
Buyer Closes – Mortgage Interest Rate Savings Chart (Joe’s Top Buyer Choices)
Seller Considerations: Beware of the Fed- Round #1!
On May 22nd, we published a Cup o’ Joe explaining the impact of The Federal Reserve Policy on the housing and real estate recoveries. The article explained how The Fed has heavily influenced a recovery in very important ways: $85 billion a month bond buying program, using money being printed out of thin air to […]
Buyer Considerations: Buying a Home for Half Price
Consumers in the United States have been conditioned to look for sales before they buy. Every Company knows when they promote a special price or “Deal”, it creates urgency and prompts consumers who may be thinking about buying to take action. The “Sale” doesn’t even have to make sense. This weekend, take a look at […]
Buyer Considerations: Buying a Home for Half Price
One very positive indicator for homeowners selling their property is the level and quality of activity that is occurring in typically quieter periods in the market. Activity in every market nationwide has continued to remain brisk. The normal lull that occurs during the month of May, in seasonal markets such as Florida, has not occurred. […]
Salesmanship: The Best Use for Your Business Card
It’s common knowledge that handing out business cards can be a great source of prospecting for business, but there is actually an even more valuable use for your card that most agents completely overlook. Two of the most important elements of success in sales are; KISS – Which stands for “Keep It Simple Salesman” If […]
Seller Considerations: The Best Time to Fry Fish
Did you ever wonder what similarities existed between cooking and real estate? Every good cook knows that “The best time to fry fish is when the oil is hot!” This makes a great deal of sense when you consider how good your dinner will be if you throw fish into a pan of cold oil, […]
Salesmanship: Are You a Successful Agent?
Buyer Closes – Where Do I Put My Money? (Joe’s Buyer Top Choices)
Buyer Considerations – Where Do I Put My Money? With the past 8 years, including a deep recession and major investment losses, nearly everyone is concerned about financial security after retirement. Despite the fact that investment returns have rebounded, there is still great concern with today’s investors as to where to put their money to: […]