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July Market Conditions – Selling Market?

While pricing remains stable, inventories have grown since the removal of the federal tax credit. We are stil selling to those that were not eligible to those that were not eligible for the tax credit but the demand has decreased. Short sales are dominating our selling Continue Reading

June Market Conditions

While inventory remains tight and low, lenders and appraisers are keeping prices low as well. Activity is still strong. Inventory levels indicate a seller's market but pricing continues to favor buyers. Continue Reading

The Contingency Tales

The meaning of the word "contingent" with regard to a real estate sale has changed dramatically over the years.  Originally, when I first started selling real estate the term "contingent" was used when the house was sold "contingent on the buyer selling his existing home".  Continue Reading

Professionalism in Short Sales

Years ago, when the world was in balance and real estate agents were in step with each other, an offer was written for a client and then presented to the seller.  The offer was either accepted, rejected, or countered in a timely manner.  Everyone knew what was going on and Continue Reading