Interesting article about where we are in today’s real estate market. Buy or wait? An interesting article!

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It’s a Buyers’ market and Buyers will have strong expectations right now…that Sellers will repair problems. Some Buyers may develop their itemized list down to re-caulking a tub, and Sellers should be ready to deal with this. Some Buyers are willing to negotiate but many are not. And the question for Sellers is this: If you choose not to repair that running toilet and the Buyer walks away from this transaction over that issue, will that be okay with you? I would say, don’t let that happen!

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Daily Real Estate News | February 17, 2011 | Share

Boomers Expected to Change Housing Priorities
Developers and builders expect baby boomers to re-emerge in the real estate market soon, but they say boomers likely will come with a simpler agenda when it comes to what they’re looking for in a home.

“We have an opportunity to rethink a lot of the things we’ve done” in designing communities and homes that are intended for that age group, says Douglas Van Lerberghe, a land planner in Denver, who spoke during the National Association of Home Builders conference in Orlando, Fla., last month.

Housing experts predict retiring boomers will want a greater variety of housing styles, smaller homes, and developments that are restricted to older buyers.

Other high priorities they expect from this age group:

▪ Younger boomers will want to continue to work so homes close to job hubs will be important and home offices in floor plans.
▪ Walking trails are a No. 1 amenity desired by this age group.
▪ Gated access to communities and security is important.
▪ Expanded storage into garages.

Source: “Boomers Set to Reshape Housing Market, Again,” Chicago Tribune (Feb. 13, 2011)

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Here’s a recent article in the Herald’s business section discussion the increase in interest rates we’ve been seeing. Previously, interest rates were expected to fall to a point lower than 4% and stay there for a time. Good news for the economy means bad news for the bond market and interest rates…as investors flee the security of the government bonds for the potential of the stock market.

Here is that very interesting link:

Interest rates have gone up

This is good solid advice for home seller during 2011. Price your home right, hit the ground running, make sure you have the skilled agent…..

Home Seller Advice for 2011