Key West Real Estate Market Report Issued By Local REALTOR® Sean Farrer |
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KEY WEST, Fla. - Key West, Florida real estate agent Sean Farrer issued a real estate market report for the area based on recent sold statistics and trends he has observed in the market.
Farrer says that sales in 2012 are already starting off well.
"With our peak season already here, last month saw a total of 48 Key West real estate properties sold. Those were comprised of 25 single family homes, 22 condos, and a commercial property."
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2012 Orlando Real Estate Market To Be Active Says Orlando Florida Real Estate Firm |
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Orlando, FL - While global financial markets continue to express uncertainty, one Florida real estate firm says the 2012 Orlando market is almost certain to be an active one.
Jonathan de Jesus of Dominium Realty Group specializes in Orlando real estate, and says that market in the upcoming year is bound to be busy for local agents.
"We are likely to see a steady flow of bank owned homes and Orlando foreclosures come on the market, and although that could continue to pressure prices for sellers, it will continue to present buying opportunities for buyers."
He says that Orlando short sales are likely to continue to be a popular way for sellers to get their home sold when they owe more than their house is worth. These will also provide good opportunities for buyers to get pre-foreclosure homes before they go offline to linger in bankers' files for months during the foreclosure process.
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Cold Winter in Northern States Yields Hot Orlando Real Estate Market Says Agent Jonathan de Jesus |
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ORLANDO, Fla - The Orlando home market isn't nearly as cold as the weather up north according to Orlando real estate agent Jonathan de Jesus of Dominium Realty Group.
De Jesus says that although the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) has adjusted the home sale statistics downward for the last five years, the market is not as bad as the headlines sometimes indicate.
"There are still plenty of homes being bought and sold, particularly in a market like here in Orlando where we have plenty of warm weather and international tourism to keep things interesting."
He says that part of what's keeping the Orlando real estate market hotter than other parts of the country is simply the year-round nice weather, but he says the proximity to Disney World is a big help.
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Foreclosure Inventory To Bring Out Bargain Hunters Says Meridian Real Estate Agent John Espinosa |
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MERIDIAN, Ida. - Meridian REALTOR® John Espinosa sees foreclosure inventory of bank owned homes likely continuing to bring out bargain hunters through 2012, bringing with it exceptional prices.
Depending on what economic policies the federal government adopts, Espinosa says Idaho real estate buyers will likely see continued low interest rates through this election year as an attempt by Washington policy-makers to stimulate the economy.
"The combination of low rates and the steady drip of bank owned homes into the market means continued low prices for buyers who are ready to dip their feet in the market again."
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Foreclosure Inventory To Bring Out Bargain Hunters Says Meridian Real Estate Agent John Espinosa |
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MERIDIAN, Ida. - Meridian REALTOR® John Espinosa sees foreclosure inventory of bank owned homes likely continuing to bring out bargain hunters through 2012, bringing with it exceptional prices.
Depending on what economic policies the federal government adopts, Espinosa says Idaho real estate buyers will likely see continued low interest rates through this election year as an attempt by Washington policy-makers to stimulate the economy.
"The combination of low rates and the steady drip of bank owned homes into the market means continued low prices for buyers who are ready to dip their feet in the market again."
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San Jose Property Management Company Helps Accidental Landlords Become Intentional Investors SAN |
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SAN JOSE, Calif. - While Jerry Garrity of Silicon Valley's First Statewide Realty works with a long list of properties for seasoned Bay Area investors who use his San Jose property management services, he also has a growing portfolio of another abundant asset type: properties whose owners had trouble selling them.
He says this growing phenomenon is a result of the real estate market not cooperating with the original plans of many homeowners. His advice, rather than accept an undesirable price, is to think differently.
"I've found that many people who have had trouble selling their home for their preferred price can turn a negative into a positive and actually use their circumstance to nudge themselves into real estate investing."
"Often, investing in real estate is something they've been wanting to do for years, and just didn't know how to go about it. We show them how."
Garrity says that he's been able to teach these new clients what his more seasoned investors already know – that there is wisdom in owning real estate in any market.
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Southern California Property Managers Find Cost Savings For Owners With Synthetic Grass Lawns |
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SAN DIEGO, Calif. – With real estate investors snapping up bargains on income property due to weak housing prices, a company specializing in synthetic lawn installation is getting the message out to property management companies that their clients can improve their cash flow each month in many cases by installing synthetic grass in place of water-hogging and upkeep-intensive sod.
Scot Wozniak of San Diego Lawns, Inc., says he can help property managers run the numbers to see if their properties under management can benefit from converting their real grass lawns to great-looking synthetic lawns.
"Owners have been very interested in our product, because it looks and feels very much like real grass, yet it can save a considerable amount of money each month on the water bill and on landscape maintenance."
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Idaho Real Estate Agent Don Wixom Says Meridian Real Estate Maintains Low Vacancy Rates |
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MERIDIAN, Ida. - Don Wixom, broker/owner of RE/MAX Advantage in Nampa, Idaho, says that Meridian market continues to maintain the lowest vacancy rates for pre-existing homes in the Treasure Valley. He says this is a testament to Meridian's strength as a place to buy, and is due to a number of factors affecting the Idaho real estate market.
Wixom says that some of the more popular subdivisions in many price ranges are in Meridian, making Meridian more attractive to a wider set of buyers.
"Meridian subdivisions tend to be newer than those in other parts of the Treasure Valley. Schools are great, and amenities like shopping and freeway access are great as well."
He says that the benefits Meridian has going for it mean buyers will pay a little more to live there, but property values have also been much more stable in Meridian than elsewhere.
"Meridian real estate offers a level of safety for home buyers that other areas don't always have, simply because it's more in demand."
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Key West Real Estate Agent Sean Farrer Says Tourism Brings in Home Buyers Looking For Discounts |
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KEY WEST, Fla. - Florida real estate agent Sean Farrer says that tourism to Key West brings a steady source of home buyers as vacationers are enticed by great home prices to consider calling the island their home. Farrer says that his clients frequently got the idea to buy Key West real estate while vacationing in its year-round warm climate.
"The northern states and Canada get some pretty cold winters, and folks come here to warm up. In the process, they discover that Key West is a really nice place to live."
He says that before their holiday is over, vacationers are often asking him to look at Key West real estate listings.
"Prices are incredible right now--better than they have been in a decade or more because of all the bank owned homes on the market."
Farrer says that not only are there a high number of Key West foreclosures that translate to real estate discounts for buyers, but tourists can get all kinds of discounts from local businesses.
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Praxius Technology Provides Real Estate Social Media Marketing Training For Agents and Loan Officers |
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Amherst, NH - Praxius Technology, a leading real estate marketing technology company based in New Hampshire, is launching extensive real estate social media marketing training for agents and loan officers who collaborate using the company's Lender Agent Collaborative platform.
Fred Doleac, President of Praxius Technology and Virtual Homes Real Estate, says the free training resources are designed to coach agents and lenders alike on how to build their social media profile, an increasingly important focus of online marketing in the relationship-driven real estate industry.
"Our extensive video training modules cover everything from mortgage marketing and SEO to social media marketing on Twitter and Facebook. They are offered for free as part of our Lender Agent Collaborative real estate website platform, which allows lenders to build long term, profitable relationships with real estate agents."
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Jerry Garrity of First Statewide Realty Property Management in San Jose Offers Executive Relocation Tips |
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SAN JOSE, Calif. - Jerry Garrity of First Statewide Realty, who was recently interviewed for a Wall Street Journal article for his expertise in San Jose Property Management, is offering executive relocation tips to companies relocating employees to the Silicon Valley.
Garrity says the experience of two decades in real estate spanning five recessions gives him some measure of wisdom he shares with clients, whether individual investors or companies using his services for executive relocation.
"Often, companies who are relocating an employee think they are saving money by managing the details of the move internally, such as scouting for rental properties, arranging rental contracts, coordinating moving companies, etc. Inevitably, they end up wasting valuable time and money in the process."
He says that one of his first pieces of advice is that time is money, and having employees try to learn the ins and outs of real estate management consumes a lot of both.
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Oregon Agent David Somerville Says Study Indicates Now May Be Ideal Time to Buy Portland Real Estate |
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PORTLAND, Ore. – Portland REALTOR® David Somerville says recent housing stats released by S&P and Case/Shiller indicate that continued lower real estate prices in most markets nationwide along with sub-4% interest rates may mean buyers are getting more unprecedented opportunities to buy low. The nationwide study showed housing prices eased slightly in September on a year over year basis, meaning buyers are able to get more home now for less money.
Somerville says the benefit for Portland real estate buyers is compounded by the fact that interest rates on the 30 year fixed mortgage remain below 4%.
"This is truly an amazing time in the market for buyers who can get past the doom and gloom headlines. I believe many homeowners won't see prices this low again in their lifetime."
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Santa Clara Property Management Firm Says Silicon Valley Investment Homes Still In The Black |
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Santa Clara, Calif. - Jerry Garrity with Santa Clara property management company First Statewide Realty says it's still possible, even in these tough economic times, to maintain a positive cash flow on real estate investments.
As property values fluctuate with regional and macroeconomic factors, he says his investor clients stay in the game through smart investing and expert property management.
"Seasoned investors know that property management services belong in the asset column, not the expense column on the balance sheet. With the right mix of savvy investing and conservative property management, we can keep our clients in the black when others cannot."
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Orlando Florida Real Estate Agent Says Selling Still Makes Financial Sense For Some Homeowners |
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Orlando, FL - Many potential Orlando area home sellers have been discouraged by weak real estate prices from selling their homes, but Florida real estate agent Jonathan de Jesus says selling still makes financial sense for many homeowners.
This is because the changes in homeowners' lives aren't always timed with the Orlando real estate market, he says.
"There are always families who need to move due to a job transfer or other relocation necessity, and this can mean they need to sell their home regardless of what the market is doing. I can help clients in that situation to make the best of it."
He also says some homeowners such as empty nesters may financially benefit from downsizing to a smaller home. Perhaps they want to downsize from a large Lake Mary home to Downtown Orlando condo with less upkeep.
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Westchester Real Estate Broker Launches New York Real Estate Search Website |
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Westchester, NY - Westchester real estate broker J. Philip Faranda of J. Philip Real Estate has launched a new website designed for consumers to more easily search for New York real estate. The site, www.HomeSpotters.com, breaks down the local real estate markets into counties and their most popular cities, making it easy for buyers to find current homes for sale.
Faranda says clients in several counties have already commented on how easy the site is to navigate and find properties their looking for.
"Since we service a large area, the challenge was to make the site useful for home buyers in widely different parts of New York."
He says the site features prominently Westchester real estate, along with real estate in Rockland County, Putnam, Dutchess, and Orange Counties in New York, but the site is expected to expand rapidly to include more New York counties.
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Florida REALTOR® Says Selling Orland Real Estate Still Makes Financial Sense For Some Homeowners |
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Orlando, FL - Many potential Orlando area home sellers have been discouraged by weak real estate prices from selling their homes, but Florida real estate agent Jonathan de Jesus says selling still makes financial sense for many homeowners.
This is because the changes in homeowners' lives aren't always timed with the Orlando real estate market, he says.
"There are always families who need to move due to a job transfer or other relocation necessity, and this can mean they need to sell their home regardless of what the market is doing. I can help clients in that situation to make the best of it."
He also says some homeowners such as empty nesters may financially benefit from downsizing to a smaller home. Perhaps they want to downsize from a large Lake Mary home to Downtown Orlando condo with less upkeep.
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Shrinking Inventory of Meridian Idaho Homes For Sale Could Benefit Sellers According To John Espinosa |
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Meridian, ID – As existing home inventory in Meridian, Idaho shrinks, local real estate agent John Espinosa says sellers can benefit by seizing the opportunity in the market to get a better price than they might have gotten otherwise.
Espinosa says that while the market is not a seller's market by any means, some sellers would be smart to sell now rather than later. Owners in this situation might be those who know they're going to need to sell their Idaho real estate within the next year or two anyway, or those who are having trouble making payments on their existing mortgage.
"Sellers are definitely competing hard for a limited pool of buyers right now, but the timing is everything, and with Meridian real estate inventory shrinking, there is a smaller pool of homes to choose from."
He says that with an experienced marketing plan that is designed to get his clients' homes sold in this tough market, it's possible to capitalize on the changing market conditions to his clients' benefit.
"We encourage anyone who has thought about listing their Caldwell real estate or home in Boise, Nampa, Eagle, Kuna, Star, Middleton, or Meridian to contact us. We'll share our proven strategy for selling their Idaho real estate in any market.
About John Espinosa
John Espinosa is an Idaho real estate agent specializing in the Treasure Valley. Covering Boise to Parma and everything in between, John is an expert on Boise, Nampa, Caldwell, Eagle real estate, Kuna, Star, Middleton, and Meridian.
John Espinosa
RE/MAX Advantage
5680 E Franklin Rd, Suite 100
Nampa ID 83687
208-484-7837
http://www.meridianidhomes.com
john@espirealestate.com
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Top Seller Sites LLC Announces Launch of Real Estate Marketing Site For California Listing Agents |
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Los Angeles, CA - CaliforniaListingAgent.com, a new real estate marketing website focused on the needs of California listing agents has launched its new website designed for agents to get noticed by home sellers.
Agents have long understood that have a large arsenal of listings is the surest way to build a steady flow of real estate busines, whether on the buyer or seller side. Since listings provide a financial incentive to advertise, a larger number of listings generally means the agent is highly visible in the community.
Kevin Harper, owner of CaliforniaListingAgent.com and expert in web marketing and real estate SEO, says the new site breaks new ground because of its powerfully simple concept.
"We're providing the easiest real estate agent directory out there for home owners to use. It's literally one page, and every California city can be linked directly to the agent's website."
For more information, please contact:
Kevin Harper
CaliforniaListingAgent.com
Top Seller Sites, LLC
13601 W. McMillan Dr.
Suite 102-133
Boise, ID 83731
208-249-8893
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Key West REALTOR® Sean Farrer of Coldwell Banker Launches New Real Estate Search Tool |
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Key West, FL - Key West REALTOR® Sean Farrer of Coldwell Banker/Schmitt Real Estate Co. is launching a brand new property search website that is designed to help buyers find the kinds of properties they are looking for 30% faster than other sites.
It does this by providing quick links directly to various Key West real estate types, such as single family homes, waterfront property, condos, foreclosures, short sales, and more.
Farrer, who specializes in Old Town Key West, Key West, Key Haven and Stock Island, and the Lower Keys, says that the new site, located at http://key-west-real-estate.net, has an advanced but easy to use search engine to fine tune property searches in great detail.
"We're allowing buyers to search fields that used to only be accessible to agents through the MLS. Our philosophy is to provide our clients with as much information as possible to help them find the perfect property."
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Portland Real Estate Agent Offers Tips For Buyers To Close Fast on Bank Owned Property |
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Portland, OR - Portland REALTOR® David Somerville has published a list of Tips For Buyers To Close Fast on Bank Owned Portland Real Estate. He says that while many agents don't take the time to educate their clients, following a few simple guidelines leads to a much more satisfying buying experience.
In a market that sees a lot of Portland real estate transactions needlessly falling out of escrow, Somerville says that it is possible to not only close on time, but early, if a few simple steps are taken in advance.
"Number one on the list of ways to ensure a fast closing is to make an all cash offer. Of course, not everyone can do that, so I've put together some tips that many buyers will be able to take advantage of to expedite their closing."
The tips include:
- Make an all cash offer
- Sell your current home before making an offer on another one
- Get preapproved with a mortgage broker, not just prequalified
- If possible, get your loan from the bank that is selling the property
- Tighten inspection timelines to 3 business days instead of the standard 10
- Have mortgage broker order appraisal 2 business days after offer acceptance
- Have certified funds to escrow prior to signing closing documents
- Don't make any last minute credit purchases
For more detailed information on these tips, go to http://bit.ly/ojjgqb. For Portland real estate listings including The Pearls and other Portland neighborhoods, go to http://www.maxwellsinclair.com.
For more information, please contact:
David Somerville
Prudential Northwest Properties
5 Centerpointe Dr. Suite 150
Lake Oswego, OR 97035
503-789-7633
http://www.maxwellsinclair.com
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