Market News

Fewer Foreclosures Available

The number of foreclosures available on the market continues its downward trend, and now is only a fraction of what was available at the height of the last recession.  They now comprise just 1 in 20 new listings, which is a lesser percentage of the entire market than what it has been previously.

A large percentage of higher priced foreclosures have been cleared out, and the current foreclosure market is dominated by houses priced under $100,000.  In fact, the median sales price is now $65,200 and the average discount from list price is 9% (meaning that house with the 100k ask price will likely sell for around $91,000).  But, to be sure, there are still some great deals to be found.

The foreclosures are not spread evenly.  KWhile just 1.5% of Hamilton County listings are foreclosures, a BIG 13.8% of Madison County’s are.  If you’d like to check out the good foreclosure deals, just send me an email, text or give me a call.

Home Buyers: Lock n’ Load

Home Buyers:  Lock and Load!           

MIBOR just released market numbers for June, and it’s pretty much good news.  Sales up 5% over last June.  Median average sale price up 3%.  Buyers getting an average $6000 discount off the original asking price.

But the amount of available supply continues to shrink.  And that means home buyers need to put themselves in the best possible position to get what they want.  Here’s a few tips:

  • Get pre-qualified for your mortgage.  This is true even if you’ve been through this before.  Need a name— well, I know a guy!
  • Figure out what you want (area, house size, # of bedrooms/baths, and amenities). Make two lists- what you must have and what you’d like to have.  S. You may have to look at the inside of a half-dozen houses to fully figure this out!
  • And when you finally find the house you’re looking for— be ready mentally to pull the trigger.

‘Nuff said!  If you’d like to see how youK might best position yourself to get the house you truly want then shoot me an email or give me a call.  And please keep in mind…

 “I work harder to make good things happen!”  -Bob

 

June = Good News for Sellers

Let’s see… sales up 5% over last June.  Median average sale price up 3%.  Sellers getting a very high 96% of their original asking price.  And the amount of available supply continues to Kshrink.  What’s not to like?!

‘Nuff said!  If you’d like to see how you might take advantage of this “Seller’s market” shoot me an email or give me a call.  And please keep in mind…

 “I work harder to make good things happen!”  -Bob