Friday, April 26, 2013

Best Time to Sell? More Americans Say 'Yes'


Seller confidence is surging: The number of home sellers who say now is a good time to sell doubled in the second quarter, according to a new survey of nearly 2,000 owners conducted by real estate brokerage Redfin. In the first quarter of 2013, 22 percent surveyed said it was a good time to sell compared to 45 percent in the second quarter. 
The percentage of respondents who say now is a good time to buy dropped by 10 percent in that time frame. Forty-four percent of home owners say it's a good time to buy, compared to 54 percent in the first quarter. 
"More folks who bought before the bubble burst are now above water and listing their homes," says Chad Dierickx, a real estate practitioner with Redfin. "When sellers see their neighbors' homes selling quickly and for prices they never would have imagined a couple of years ago, they can't help but be optimistic about the market."
Nearly 32 percent of home owners surveyed said they have no concerns about selling right now. Eighty-five percent of sellers say they believe home prices will rise in their area for the next year — up from 81 percent in the first quarter, according to the survey. 
Source: Redfin
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Thursday, April 25, 2013

Tight Housing Supplies Plague Spring Market


Home sales are “stuck” this spring due to the limited number of homes available to buy, says Lawrence Yun, chief economist for the National Association of REALTORS®.
The supply of homes for sale is 17 percent below year-ago levels, according to NAR data.
For-sale inventories are most constrained on the low-end of the housing market, where investors had moved in floods to purchase distressed homes and hold them as single-family rentals, housing experts note. About a four-month supply of homes is available under $100,000. As such, sales of low-end homes have dropped 16 percent from year ago because there just isn’t enough inventory, according to NAR. 
Some home owners are still hesitant to sell, noticing the recent price increases and hoping for more, notes Richard Smith, CEO of Realogy Holdings. "If I am underwater in my equity and now suddenly I'm not, but I'm up 5 percent and the market around me is appreciating 6,7,8,9, 10 percent, why don't I wait and perhaps get a 10 percent return on my investment, not a 5 percent return?" Smith explains. 
"The housing shortage is going to continue," Yun told CNBC. He says that home builders will need to ramp up their housing starts by 50 percent to help meet demand, but he says that is unlikely due to constraints such as land and labor shortages. 
Source: “Housing's Spring Bloom 'Stuck' Due to Short Supply,” CNBC (April 22, 2013)
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Wednesday, April 24, 2013

More Americans Become 'Rent-burdened'


Rental costs have been on the rise, outpacing stagnant salaries and widening the affordability gap, according to a new study by DePaul University.  
"After the housing crisis, households shifted to renting for a number of reasons," says Geoff Smith, co-author of a study on the affordability gap and executive director of DePaul University’s Institute for Housing Studies. "The weak economy, homes lost to foreclosure, increased difficulty receiving a mortgage, a lack of confidence in the housing market and flexibility with renting all contributed to a boom in the rental housing market." 
Households that spend more than 30 percent of their monthly income on rent are often considered “rent burdened.” 
But with rental prices and home prices on the rise, how are families supposed to be able to save up for a down payment on a home? 
"In strong markets, keeping housing affordable is the challenge, while in weaker markets the focus is on community development and rebuilding demand,” Smith says. “In transitional markets, understanding whether the increase in rental demand is short- or long-term will inform the appropriate policy response.”
Source: “Rising rental rates and Stagnant Salaries Widen Affordability Gap,” HousingWire (April 23, 2013)
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Tuesday, April 23, 2013

6 Ways to 'Green' a Home


More home owners and buyers are ranking energy-efficient and environmentally friendly home features high in surveys. 
AOL Real Estate recently highlighted a few easy steps home owners can take to make their homes more “green”:
  • Swap out the light bulbs: LED light bulbs are known as being 80 percent more energy efficient and lasting as much as 25 times longer than incandescent bulbs. 
  • Have a programmable thermostat: These devices that allow you more easily to adjust the temperature can save a home owner about $180 a year in energy costs, according to Energy Star. 
  • Trade in the old water heater: A heat pump hot water heater is known to be more than twice as efficient as standard electric resistance tanks, according to the AOL Real Estate article. 
  • Add aerators to faucets and showerheads: These devices can limit the amount of water that is used.
  • Add ceiling fans: “Energy Star-qualified fans are 50 percent more efficient than conventional units and can save up to $15 per year on utility bills,” according to AOL Real Estate. 
  • Use Energy Star appliances: For example, replacing a dishwasher that was made before 1994 with an Energy Star-certified one can save $40 on utility bills by using less water. Energy Star-rated refrigerators can save home owners from $200 to $1,100 over the life of the appliance. 
Source: “10 Eco-Friendly Things to Do for Your Home,” AOL Real Estate (April 22, 2013)
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Monday, April 22, 2013

Summer Ready Home!

Perfect Home For Anyone!

1353 E. Poncho Ln.
$129,900

Rancho Bella Vista's Best!

This home boast of open floor plan, vaulted ceilings, large kitchen, and much more. This home sits on a corner lot. Wonderful backyard landscaping, with grass area curbed, wonderful mature trees, and shrubs, and fruit trees. Extended patio and concrete. Maple cabinets are a nice touch to the large kitchen. Huge closets through.
MLS Number: 4822338
Property Type: Single Family
Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 2
Square Footage: 1,673/6,098
Location: Queen Creek, AZ
Year Built: 2008
RE/MAX Property Shop
Rebecca Kallhoff

Associate
480-275-9566 (Mobile)

http://www.rebeccasellsaz.com
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RE/MAX Property Shop
22036 S Ellsworth Rd
Queen Creek, AZ 85142

Great Home!!!

6572 E. Flynn Ave.
$107,500

Beautiful Florence Home!
Beautiful 4 bedroom 3 bath home ready for immediate move in! Large loft upstairs perfect for game room or TV. Quick drive to Florence, San Tan Valley and Queen Creek. Located in a Golf course community. Grab this one quick, as it is priced to sell!

MLS Number: 4904040
Property Type: Single Family
Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 3
Square Footage: 2,220/ 6,534
Location: Oasis at Magic Ranch
Year Built: 2006

RE/MAX Property Shop
Rebecca Kallhoff

Associate
4802759566 (Mobile)

http://www.rebeccasellsaz.com
Each Office Independently Owned and Operated

©2013 Imprev, Inc.
RE/MAX Property Shop
22036 S Ellsworth Rd
Queen Creek, AZ 85142

GREAT Investment Opportunity

Beautiful Custom Home!!! No Need To Build!

29094 N. Bryce Trl. 85142
$419,900

Bonanza Highlands

This beautiful functional single level Spanish style home on 4+Acres is AMAZING.Open floor plan with Many upgrades is a dream come true.Kitchen boost of convection ovens, vegetable sink, with a great Spanish back splash&concrete counters.If the kitchen don't win you over,the fireplace in the family room is a great focus point.
MLS Number: 4891180
Property Type: Acreage
Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 2.5
Square Footage: 3,146/174,676
Location: Queen Creek, AZ
Year Built: 2004
RE/MAX Property Shop
Rebecca Kallhoff

Associate
480-275-9566 (Mobile)

http://www.sellingazwithrebecca.com
Each Office Independently Owned and Operated

©2013 Imprev, Inc.
RE/MAX Property Shop
22036 S Ellsworth Rd
Queen Creek, AZ 85142