WASHINGTON – New U.S. home sales jumped in June by the largest amount in more than eight years as buyers took advantage of bargain prices, low interest rates and a federal tax credit for first-time homeowners. While home prices are still falling, the figures released Monday were another sign the housing market is finally bouncing…
More Reason Why FSBO Don”t Sell
1. Pricing The Home Too High: Seems everyone thinks they live in a goldmine. The common misconception is that they will price it high so they can come down a little bit during negotiations. This has several problems related to it. Here’s one. Many homebuyers are on a budget. Let’s say I’m looking for a…
Real Estate Sales Growth up Last 3 Months!!!
The National Association of Home Builders is reporting that Nationwide housing starts and permits posted substantial gains in June as home builders responded to improved market conditions and the impending expiration of the first-time buyer tax credit. These stats comes from the U.S. Commerce Department. “The upcoming expiration of the first-time home buyer tax credit…
Why 9 Out of 10 FSBO end up using a Realtor
My Number one FSBO Tip? Don’t sell it yourself! A “FSBO,” or house “for sale by owner” can sell fast, and for as much as it would have if listed with a real estate agent. Sometimes – but not normally. Consider the following ten points. 1. Buyers work with agents. Most look at MLS listings….
Bergen County Foreclosure Trends
Bergen County Foreclosure Trends – April 2009 Posted by PAULA CLARK @ 6:29 am, May 31st, 2009 Bergen County foreclosure homes have remained relatively steady in 2009 after a spike in October 2008 with 398 new foreclosure filings in April compared to 925 filings last October, according to RealtyTrac.com. Bergen County Foreclosure Activity and Home Price Index Bergen County foreclosure activity…
Bergen County NJ, Creating Curb Appeal
In today’s housing market, home owners need to be more proactive than ever before when it comes to selling their homes. Whereas the real estate boom at the turn of the century made things easy on sellers, the current real estate climate is not so seller-friendly. To make their homes more attractive to prospective buyers,…
Building Green Homes in New Jersey
There many never be a better time to get into green building than right now, particularly as a way to hedge your business against the slowing housing market. “There is no slow down for my company,” says Matt Belcher of Belcher Homes in St. Louis. “Last year we did 15 green homes, and this next…
Should you buy or rent in today Economy? Bergen County NJ Real Estate Tips
With an “iffy economy and the recent changes in first time home buyer incentives, figuring out if you should rent or buy can be tricky. Can you afford the down payment? Or, is it cheaper to rent? Luckily, here are two awesome tools to help you make that hefty decision. First, find a home you…
Bergen County NJ Home Buyer Tips___www.OurNJhouse.com
Tips For Bergen County Home Buyers Posted by PAULA CLARK @ 8:34 pm, June 12th, 2009 It’s easy for Bergen County home buyers to get overwhelmed. A home is the biggest investment most of us make and the entire process can be a bit scary! Here are Bergen County home buying tips, sure to calm…
