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If You Want to Sell Your Eugene or Springfield Home Put It On The Market Now!

Tuesday, November 20, 2012
by Galand Haas

Each Fall and Winter I see the inventory of homes for sale in the Eugene and Springfield market areas hit their lowest levels.  This year is no exception and as we enter into Winter we are experiencing the lowest inventory of available homes that we have seen in years.  Typically, I encourage sellers to keep their homes on the market throughout this time period because the chances of selling increase dramatically with the lower competition levels.  

This year if you are thinking about selling your home I would advise you to get your home on the market now.  Not only are we experiencing low home inventories, but historic low mortgage interest rates have buyers out there ready to buy.  The truth is that for the first time in years we are seeing multiple offers and we have buyers that we actually can't find homes for.  Why not put your home on the market during a time when you actually have the best opportunity to sell.  The odds are that your home will sell faster and for more money than if you wait for Spring.

With the uncertainties of the fiscal cliff and the economy that could send mortgage interests rates spiraling higher, it makes sense to take action now.

If you would like to find out what the market conditions look like for your home, please call me today at 541-349-2621 or e-mail at [email protected].  I promise no pressure to list your home, just the information you need to help you make the best decision.

 

 

 

 

 

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October 2012 Numbers are in!

Monday, November 19, 2012
by Galand Haas
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Good Monday Morning!

The statistics are in for October home sales in the Eugene and Springfield market areas.  It appears that October was yet another month of positive numbers for home sales.  Pending sales for October were up 26.4% over September of this year and were up 12.3%  over October of 2011.

Homes sales in October dropped very slightly from September, but were up 19.2% over October of 2011.

New listings hitting the market were down slightly from September and also from October of last year.  

There is currently 5.5 months of active home inventory.  This number is down substantially from the 7.6 months of inventory that was on the market in October of 2011.  

October's average sales price was at $202,500.  This is in comparison with the $197,000 for October of 2011.

The average time that it took for a home to sell in October was at 119 days.  This compares to 130 days for the same time period in October of 2011.  

With record low mortgage interest rates this current trend may continue for a while.  If the overall economy would improve and mortgage interest rates were to continue, the Real Estate market would most likely continue this upward trend. Time will tell, but for right now the news is  great for the Eugene and Springfield Real Estate market.

 

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Is November a good month to list your home?

Monday, November 12, 2012
by Galand Haas

Good Monday Morning!

The inventory of homes listed for sale in the Eugene and Springfield area continues to decline.  Part of this decline is due to seasonal trends.  Each year the inventory of available homes for sale hits the lowest points from November through March.  This year with the existing low housing inventories in combination with seasonal trends, the availability of homes for sale in the Eugene and Springfield area could reach some very low levels.  This also means fewer homes for sale for the many buyers currently looking.  With home prices at low levels due to the downturn in the housing market over the past five years and historic low interest rates home buyers are out there in large numbers right now. The combination of low housing invetories and large numbers of available home buyers has created a seller market. This means more demand, fewer days on the market and potentially higher sales prices.

The common thought has been that it is best to wait until Spring and Summer to place your home on the market for sale.  This can often times mean putting your home on the market when housing inventories are increasing and even peaking.  This would mean more competition and potentially longer times on the market and a lower sales price.  

My suggestion for anyone considering the sale of their home would be to get your home on the market soon and don't wait for the Spring and Summer time periods.  Less competition due to low inventories and existing low mortgage interest rates are creating a strong sellers market right now.  

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THIS WEEKS HOT HOME LISTING! 

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Opportunities for First Time Home Buyers

Monday, November 5, 2012
by Galand Haas
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Good Monday Morning!

Nothing like some Summer weather in November.  This is a nice experience for the Eugene and Springfield area.  Enjoy it while it is here!

Locally and nationally the first time homebuyer market continues to be the most active part of the Real Estate market.  Homes that are in price ranges that are attractive to first time buyers and that can qualify for the most common types of financing used by first time buyers are clearly the easiest to sell in just about any area.  Both the great affordability of homes at this time and the record setting low mortgage interest rates are driving this market.  A sustained period of heavy demand for homes that qulaify as first time buyer homes will eventually fuel price increases.  If you are a first time buyer and you are sitting on the fence, don't wait.  Opportunities such as we are seeing today don't last forever.

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THIS WEEKS HOT HOME LISTING!

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Monday Morning Coffee

Monday, October 29, 2012
by Galand Haas

Good Monday Morning!

It appears that on the national front, homes sales took a slight dip in the month of September.  At the same time that homes sales slipped, the average sales price continued to trend upwards.  The inventory of available homes also is continuing to decrease in many of the major national home market areas.  Another interesting fact is that short sales continue to be strong in many market areas and that short sales averaged 13% lower in sales price than conventional sales.

Here in the Eugene and Springfield home market home sales were up and the average sale price was up as well.  As with the national market, the inventory of homes for sale is down. Much of the decrease in inventory could be seasonal.

With the election only a few days away it will be interesting to see how the housing market responds after the election. Consumer confidence certainly continues to be an issue, so any results from this election that boost consumer confidence will certainly have an impact on the housing market both nationally and locally. Consumer confidence that the economy will improve soon will have a huge impact on housing.

Don't forget to vote "YES" on Measure 79 in Oregon.  A "YES" vote stops the state's ability to exercise a Real Estate transfer tax.  The last thing we need in this economy is another tax that will effect the housing market and homeowners.

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THIS WEEKS HOT HOME LISTING!

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The Numbers Are In for September 2012

Monday, October 22, 2012
by Galand Haas

Good Monday Morning!

The numbers are in for Real Estate sales activity in the Eugene and Springfield market area for the month of September 2012.  It appears that the trend of improved homes sales and lower inventories of homes continues.  As you will see, the average sales price is also inching upward.

Homes sales for September 2012 were 17.4% higher than for September of 2011.  This was 303 sales vs 258.  Pending sales were also up for the same period by 9.8%.  New home listings declined in September 2012 in comparison to September 2011 by 7.9%.  The number of months of active inventory of homes for sale stands at 5.7 months.  This means that the Eugene and Springfield Real Estate market continues to favor sellers.  Remember that 6 months of inventory is the dividing point between a buyers and sellers market.  The average sales price is also up and sits at $213,600 in comparison to $208,300 for September of 2011.

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THIS WEEKS HOT HOME LISTING!

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Price: $525,000 Beds: 4 Baths: 3 ½ Baths: 1 Sq Ft: 4000
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Why now might be the best time to buy a home

Monday, October 1, 2012
by Galand Haas
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Good Monday Morning!

It looks like more gorgeous Fall weather ahead!  We will take all of this kind of weather that we can get.!

THIS IS A MUST WATCH VIEDEO! This video will give you a great perspective on what has taken place with our national Real Estate market.  It also explains where the Real Estate market is heading and give you the reasons why now is the best opportunity to benefit financially by purchasing Real Estate.  In fact, right now may be the best opportunity in the history of our nation to profit from Real Estate.

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THIS WEEKS HOT HOME LISTING! 

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How is the Real Estate market doing?

Monday, September 24, 2012
by Galand Haas

Good Monday Morning!

It was an exciting weekend for college football with both Oregon and Oregon State posting wins over ranked teams and Oregon now climbing to the number 2 spot in the national polls and Oregon State to number 18!

Yes, the national Real Estate market in improving, but is it improving as much and as quickly as it should be. There is significant debate on this subject, but the fact is that overall the housing market is not responding at any kind of rapid pace.  Much of the blame here comes from the fact that mortgage loans are still relatively tough to obtain.  Only buyers with great credit scores get the best rates and many would be buyers are forced to come up with 20% downpayments with few other options.  Current restrictions on lending by the Federal Government have put a strangle hold on sensible lending and this has significantly curtailed home sales with the largest impact being noticed in the arena of new construction.

Strong recoveries from economic slow downs are always lead by housing.  Wouldn't you think that our current administration would be doing all that they can to encourage home sales and new construction rather than imposing regulations that do just the opposite?

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The numbers are in!

Monday, September 17, 2012
by Galand Haas

Good Monday Morning!

The numbers are in for August 2012 home sales in the Eugene and Springfield area and they support a continued upswing for our local Real Estate market. 

Home sales for August of 2012 were up by 30% over August of 2011 and up by 13.1% overy July of this year. August home sales at 365 was the best single month for home sales in five years.

There are currently 368 pending home sales and this is up by 9.5% over August of 2011.  This indicates the potential for another strong month of home sales for September.

New home listings were down from July of this year by 13.7% and also down from August of last year by 5.7%.  The combination of stronger home sales and fewer homes coming on the market have lead to a reduction in the months of active home inventory, which now stands at 5.1 months.  This has clearly crossed into the category of a sellers market.  Remember, more than 6 months of inventory is a buyers market and less than 6 months is a sellers market.

The average time it took a home to sell in August of 2012 was 106 days.  This is compared to 135 days for the same time period in 2011.  

The average sales price in the Eugene and Springfield area now stands at $208,600.

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THIS WEEKS HOT HOME LISTINGS!

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Things to remember when selling your home.

Monday, September 10, 2012
by Galand Haas
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Good Monday Morning!

It was certainly a gorgeous weekend here in the Eugene and Springfield area with warm weather and that hint of Fall in the air.

Seling a home in todays competitieve Real Estate market is best described by a top agent friend of mine on the East Coast.  She says that if you are trying to sell a home in today's market it is both a price war and a beauty contest.  There is no doubt that pricing is the number one factor for homes selling or not selling in this market or any market. The price a seller wants for a home or needs to obtain may not be what the market is willing to pay.  Paying close attention to pricing is crucial.

The other factor that will typically make a huge difference with both how quickly a home sells, and at what price, is condition.  Homes that are in good repair, clean condition and are updated will sell faster and for more money than those homes that are in a lesser condition.  This relates to both interior, exterior and landscaping.  Buyers today have the luxury of comparison shopping and if your home is in good condition, clean and updated you may be able to not only gain more attention from prospective home buyers but those buyers may be willing to pay more for your home.  

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THIS WEEKS HOT HOME LISTING!

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