by Jon Terry | Nov 17, 2011 | Blog, Buying A Home, Buying in a Recession, Housing Analysis, Real Estate Definitions, Residential Real Estate, Statistics
Homebuilder confidence continues to rise. Just two months after falling to a multi-month low, the Housing Market Index surged again in November, climbing another three points to 21. It’s the second straight month that the HMI posted a 3-point gain, catapulting...
by Jon Terry | Aug 22, 2011 | Blog, Buying A Home, Foreclosure, Investors, Mortgages, Residential Real Estate, Selling a Home, Short Sale
As part of our series on Short Sales, we posed some questions to the Linked In community and I thought the questions and answers were worth sharing. As we have discussed, short sales can be a positive solution by helping one avoid foreclosure. Owners facing...
by Jon Terry | Jan 18, 2011 | Blog, Construction/Maintenance, Selling a Home
One of the greatest improvements that will also add to the overall value to your home is a kitchen and or bathroom remodel. We as Realtors often say that both of these rooms really sell your home, or in the very least make one of the biggest impressions which may...
by Jon Terry | Dec 7, 2010 | Blog, Buying A Home
Traditionally, real estate sales slow during the holidays. However, I have discovered that it is often times my busiest time. Would you like to know my secret? Most people do not want to move during the holidays. Sellers are entertaining, have their home decorated...
by Jon Terry | Nov 16, 2010 | Blog, Buying in a Recession, Investors, Selling a Home
I had a great discussion with a client today about folks who are waiting for the bottom of the market. It was his opinion that waiting would be very foolish. I tend to agree with him because, unfortunately, I have not found anyone who has been able to predict the...
