An unprecedented decline in housing values is giving way to a gradual improvement in most depressed real estate markets. This turn-around is likely to affect both selection and price, surprising buyers that have been slow to make a decision. The most important considerations for buyers after three quarters in 2011: Housing Prices– Most experts are […]
Economic Considerations – The Long and Winding Road of Unemployment
Beetles fans may think that “The Long and Winding Road” is a famous song written and composed by Paul McCartney. Although that may be true, in 2012 it more accurately describes the employment situation and journey to economic recovery in the United States. The Bureau of Labor Statistics data released for July, offered more proof […]
Talking Points – Uncertainty Persists
2012 Talking Points – Uncertainty Persists Serious questions remain as to whether the economic recovery is really gaining traction. The following is a list of key issues that are likely to impact any real estate recovery. G-20 Meeting in Mexico – Finance ministers and central bankers from around the world met in Mexico to discuss […]
Talking Points – And Now There are Three
Led by the United State’s stimulus spending efforts with QE1 & QE2, Europe responded by following suit with its own bail-out initiatives with Portugal, Ireland, Greece and most recently, Spain. Finally, China, with the Shanghai Market dropping last week to 2,281, after reaching a high in October, 2007 of 6,092, decided to address the downturn […]
Talking Points – June 4th
Uncertainty over serious issues such as the European Debt Crisis, unemployment in the U.S., and Stock Market declines, continued to occupy headlines this past week, and put into question whether an improvement in the real estate sector could be sustained. The talking points to use this week, especially with sellers are as follows: News […]
The Auto Industry vs. Real Estate
Feed the Sausage Machine
An agent can have the best contacts, the great knowledge of their product and community, the most experience, and even be the smartest and most talented agent in their area. But, at the end of the day, none of this matters if the agent doesn’t have any buyers or sellers to work with. A sales […]
Economic Considerations – Real Estate Vs. Stock Market
Comparing Real Estate to the Stock Market
Relationship Management – So, How’s the Real Estate Market?
Relationship Management – So, How’s The Real Estate Market? It’s hard for an agent to go anywhere these days without people asking “How’s The Real Estate Market?” Almost everyone wants to know what the Real Estate Market is doing. With all of issues facing us as we move forward this year, it’s hard to keep […]