Business is good (though market is slow)

With the real estate market down, have you considered how it offers a great opportunity to "move up" because the values of higher-priced homes have come down more than yours has?
I also wanted to say that although the market is slow, I'm still doing well. The reason? Integrity, experience, and I use all the latest high-tech tools to maximize a home's market exposure. In addition, I've come to the conclusion that the best solution to a softer market is harder work.
So if you've considered selling, or if you hear that any family, friends or neighbors are, please call or email me any time.

This Month in Real Estate

2012 shows signs of an improving housing market as the U.S. economy continues its forward-moving yet slow road to recovery. Although there are economists projecting housing prices will decline further, aided by distressed property sales that sell at a greater discount, these prices are expected to rebound considerably later in the year and continue into 2013. Factors that continue to impede a speedier recovery in the housing are consumer confidence, job-growth uncertainty, and tough lending standards that keep many otherwise qualified buyers from financing a home purchase. However, consumer confidence may be showing signs of improvement according to a report released by Fannie Mae on December 7, which revealed that consumer sentiment toward home prices is stabilizing and that, for the first time in six months, more people believe that prices will soon begin to rise. This is an encouraging development, as much of our economic vitality depends upon the overall confidence of the consumer, and could trigger even stronger home sales as more people feel confident that prices will go up.As the new year begins, many consumers appear to be in a holding pattern, waiting to see how the economy reacts to the different demands both here and abroad. Yet with steadily increasing sales and record-breaking affordability, now is the time to take advantage of these opportunities to buy or sell a home.Sources: Fiserv, Fannie Mae

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