Don't feed the hype!

At the insistence of my regional director, I'm stepping up and clearing the air of all this negativity surrounding our market in DeSoto County. Folks, don't feed into the hype! The market here is holding its own. Just because other areas of the country have been hit hard, don't assume that we have too. The market is shifting, as it does, as it will do. Don't be afraid to buy, sell or invest! This is a great time to buy, the interest rates are low, there are alot of great programs out there for first time buyers, the possibilities are bountiful these days, and there's really no reason you shouldn't be able to get into a house.

But with all we have available, you have to be responsible with and for your finances. If your credit isn't great, work on it! A home is one of the biggest investments you are going to make in your life, why risk giving that up! You have great research tools at your fingertips - the Internet and the telephone- to study up on loans and prepare all your information. If you don't know your credit score (and you should!!!) talk to a mortgage consultant about obtaining a copy of your credit report and discuss with you options to getting a home loan. If you don't know any, I will be more than happy to put you in touch with one and get you on the road to owning your own home. After all, its my job!

If you're uncertain about selling your home, I will be more than happy to schedule a meeting with you to go over the aspects of everything involved. Don't be afraid to put your home up for sale; overpricing will more than likely not get you a buyer anyhow! Consulting a licensed real estate agent like myself is the best course to take in order correctly price and effectively marketing your home.

Thank you so much for taking the time to read my blog, if you have any questions please feel free to email me; rebeccajaffe@kw.com