Will We Get Multiple Offers?

 

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Hi everyone! Most homes are receiving multiple offers. We have a high pent up demand for homes. Now that interest rates are increasing, it’s important for buyers to find a home now and lock in those low interest rates!

The economy has been improving, people have steadier jobs and rates are lower than they’ve ever been. Buyers want to buy while rates and prices are still low!

Sell Your Pasadena Home

 

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Is this a great time to be selling your home?
This is a great time to be selling your property. More than half of the homes that closed escrow last month sold for list price or above. It is an amazing time to sell your home.

What does a seller need to do to prepare their home to be sold?
Preparing your home for the market can be different for each seller; it really depends on the home and location. We have a lot of buyers who are looking for fixer-uppers, homes that they can remodel in their own way.

To make your home more appealing to more people, though, paint the interior and exterior of your property. You can also stage your home; you can buy new furniture or use your own. You can even hire a professional to help you. The most important thing, though, is to get your home on the market now. Now is the time to sell!

What is the Inventory Right Now in the Market Compared to Last Year?

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The inventory is incredibly low compared to last year, but the market is expanding as well. What does this mean?  Homes are selling quickly, but as they do more homes are coming on the market.  Now is the perfect time to sell your home for a great price!

If you are interested in buying or selling your home, call 626-441-3449

Waiting for the Market to Turn? It HAS Turned and Now is THE Time to Sell!

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Just a few short years ago most of us could not have seen this coming but here we are today, at the cusp of the second quarter in 2013 and our housing market is completely changed. In fact, whereas just a short time ago sellers couldn’t get enough buyers to come through their homes, now buyers are the ones struggling to find the home of their dreams.

Sellers Enjoying a Lot More Control in the Marketplace

We are seeing multiple offers, price battles and homes selling in record time.

Buyers are competing against each other like we haven’t seen in ages and that usually means one trying to upstage the other’s offer. We are seeing fewer seller concessions requested at times and in some cases, buyers are willing to forego some contingencies on their offers.

So if you have been on the fence about selling your home, consider putting it on the market now. Not only are homeowners getting at or more than list price in many cases, but also buyers are the ones pulling out all the stops to engage sellers’ interest.

Buyer Demand Expected to Stay High Through Summer

How long will this last? No one can say but we can tell you that right now our inventory of homes available for sale is far lower than the demand for well-priced quality homes located in good locations.

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Contact us today if you’d like to experience this strong sellers’ marketplace!

626 441 3449 megmiddleman@gmail.com

Brush Up the Look of Your Front Steps

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Curb appeal gets buyers in the door.  If you want to spruce up the front of your home without spending a lot of money, consider painting your front steps.  Typically choose darker colors to hide wear and tear.  Colors from nature and from the same family are a great choice for a craftsman-style home.  With other styles of architecture choose cool gray because it compliments every color and even when it gets dirty, it maintains its look. To learn more, watch the video.

Strap On Your Seatbelts - Real Estate in 2013 is Going to Be FABULOUS

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Have you been following the real estate market? If you said “yes” then you probably already know that a few years ago our market hit what was one of the worst mortgage crises in the history of our housing industry. Today, just 5 years later we have great news to report!

Coming to you from sunny San Diego, where 3,000 of the country’s top agents are getting together at the seminar hosted by the Mike Ferry Organization, I am hearing the same news from everyone.

Notable Increases Year Over Year

Looking at the number of homes sold, the national market overall experienced a significant 9% increase year over year in 2012 versus the previous year.  Focusing on November alone in 2012, the average home price increased by 7.4% from the same time in 2011.

Heightened Activity Expected Ahead

As we move forward into what will undoubtedly be one of the busiest real estate seasons we have experienced for a while, nearly all of us are expecting lots of buyer demand, more and more people looking to capitalize on the still very low interest rates and fairly low prices.

For sellers, this could not be a better time to sell your home. Increased buyer demand and fewer available homes on the market allows for high list-to-sale ratios as a result of multiple offers and artificial price inflation.

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If you would like to talk to us about listing your home at this fantastic time to sell, or if you are interested in buying a home, we invite you to contact us today. Together, we can make your real estate dreams become a reality!

626 441 3449

megmiddleman@gmail.com

Happy New Year!

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Are you tired of making New Year’s resolutions year after year only to see them turn into unfulfilled goals? Make 2013 the year you achieve those goals! Whether you wish to become more financially secure, physically fit or to improve your mind, the first step for making your resolutions stick is to establish a plan. Remember if you fail to plan, you plan to fail.

If your 2013 New Year’s resolutions include moving up, downsizing or relocating to a new area, contact the Meg Middleman Team. Start the year by making sure your financial health is in order. This includes structuring your debts and liabilities properly so you can afford to make the move into your new home. So, take some time this January to get your financials in order; it will make your life a little more stress-free as you start looking at homes!

If you would like to see 2013 be the year you move into a new home, give the Meg Middleman Team a call at (626) 441-3449 or email me at megmiddleman@gmail.com. I network with many good Realtors® in the area so let’s work together on fulfilling your New Year’s resolution of moving up, downsizing or relocating to a new area. Happy New Year from the Meg Middleman Team!