Posted January 28, 2013 by Rogers Healy

A Few Home Selling Tips

Even though houses aren't selling like they used to, there are some ways to improve the chances of selling your home. If you have a house on the market, or are considering it, read these tips for ways to make it easier to sell your house and create a smooth transition from one owner to the next.

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Posted August 20, 2012 by Rogers Healy

Homebuilder Confidence Rises to Five-Year High

Confidence among U.S. homebuilders climbed in August to the highest level in more than five years, affirming the improvement in residential construction.  The National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo builder confidence index rose to 37, higher than projected and the best showing since February 2007, according to figures from the Washington-based group released today.

With low mortgage rates and cheaper homes, optimism about housing demand continues to rise.

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Posted July 11, 2012 by Rogers Healy

Today is 7-Eleven Day!

As part of their annual marketing effort, 7-Eleven will be giving away FREE 7.11 oz Slurpee drinks today.

The company is attempting to avoid last year's hickup when it ran out of the 7.11 oz cups by doubling their cup order this year.

If it gets too hot while you're out looking for new homes today with your favorite Realtor, swing by 7-Eleven and beat the heat by grabbing a free Slurpee!

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Posted June 15, 2012 by Rogers Healy

Largest Home Equity Jump in 60 Years

Home equity jumped in the first quarter up to $6.7 trillion, the highest level since 2008.  Homeowners are taking advantage of record-low borrowing costs to refinance their loans and putting cash on the table to pay down their principle.

The gain of 7.3 percent was the largest jump in more than 60 years, according to an analysis by Bloomberg of Federal Reserve data.  About half of the mortgages refinanced in the fourth quarter reduced loan size which set a new record according to Freddie Mac.

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Posted May 22, 2012 by Rogers Healy

Affordable Housing Plan Proposed by George Lucas

The film emperor may be striking back.  Filmmaker George Lucas has tried, for 25 years, to persuade his Marin County, California, neighbors to let him build a digital production studio on his ranch there, but the area's residents opposed the plan.

So Lucas has come up with an alternative for his Grady Ranch property, to build low-income housing on it.

Lucas plans to sell the property to the Marin Community Foundation, a non-profit that has already funded more than 2,500 units of affordable housing and will explore options for developing Grady Ranch.

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Posted May 14, 2012 by Rogers Healy

Home Prices Rise in Half of U.S.

Prices for single-family homes climbed in half of U.S. cities in the first quarter as real estate markets stabilized.

The median sales price increased from a year ago in 74 of 146 metropolitan areas measured, the National Association of Realtors said in a report today.  In the fourth quarter, only 29 areas had gains.

There are broad shortages of homes in much of the country.  This is good news for sellers who wish to list now, or for those waiting for prices to improve.

 

If you're thinking about listing your home, now is a great time!

 

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Posted May 7, 2012 by Rogers Healy

Don't expect homes to get much cheaper

Buying a home may never get any cheaper than now.  Several housing experts are predicting that this year will be the last chance for bargain hunters to cash in on the best deals of the weak housing market.

Homes have never been more affordable with prices down 34% nationally since 2006 and mortgage rates at historic lows, but it won't stay this way for much longer.

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Posted April 25, 2012 by Rogers Healy

Numbers point to a solid winter rebound in the housing market

Government figures for the previous two months were revised and the numbers are much higher than previously figured.  This points to a solid winter rebound in the housing market.

Helped by low prices, record low mortgage rates and an increase in hiring that has lowered the unemployment rate, the battered housing market has been showing signs of recovery so far this year.

It is now cheaper to buy a home than rent in much of the country.

 

If you are in the market to buy, rent or sell, contact Rogers Healy.

 

214.207.9580

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Posted January 18, 2012 by

Red lipstick on a pig.

I sometimes get calls from people interested in learning more about a house I have listed. They get my information from the sign in the yard, or even the internet. Of course I tell them all about the listing, and ask if it is what they are searching for. If it isn't, I always offer to assist them with their home search. Occasionally, I will be told that they don't need any help. They search for themselves.

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