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Posted June 19, 2012 by Rogers Healy

Fierce competition due to home shortage

The newest problem for this slowly improving housing market isn't a shortage of serious buyers, it's a shortage of good homes.

The housing inventory dropped to levels that haven't been seen since the bubble years.  The number of homes for sale in the U.S. hit 2.5 million in April which is the lowest April since 2006, according to the National Association of Realtors.

The lack of available homes is frustrating for many people wishing to purchase new homes and they are now trying to find homes before they are listed.

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Posted April 26, 2012 by Rogers Healy

Mobile devices play a big role in real estate

According to a study, more than two-thirds of prospective home buyers who use a mobile device in their search contact a real estate professional as a result of their mobile search.

Research shows that home buyers are turning to smartphones and tablets in their search and taking action to contact real estate professionals.

 

What tools do you use when looking for a house?

What tools do you find most helpful?

What tools would you like to have?

 

For help buying, selling or renting, contact Rogers Healy.

 

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Posted April 20, 2012 by Rogers Healy

Best year for local housing market since before recession

This year is turning out to be the best for the local housing market since before the recession.  Home sales are up all over Dallas and home purchases are up more than 25% higher than last year.

A pickup in job growth, low interest rates and relatively affordable home prices have buyers becoming more confident about the economic environment.

Even though there is a widespread gain in the number of home sales, prices are rebounding much more slowly.  The sellers are finally taking low prices for their property after sitting for two years.

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Posted March 22, 2012 by

The Pursuit of The American Dream: Home Ownership

   After being pounded by negative news in the media regarding the Housing market, it is good to hear a positive drumbeat. The latest prevailing news shows that there is definitely positive momentum in Real Estate. 


 

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