"Ideas are like rabbits. You get a couple and learn how to handle them, and pretty soon you have a dozen." John Steinbeck
Not having a choice in buying or selling a home is frustrating. But having too many choices can be just as frustrating. So my job often involves generating a lot of options, but then carefully sorting them out.
In learning your criteria for buying or selling and helping you to focus on "first things first," I can streamline your transaction and improve the result. For example, I can save time for buyers by introducing them to neighborhoods and the related demographic information. If you are selling a home, you'll want to study recent sales in your area. You may want to request an online comparative market analysis. And everyone likes to look for homes for sale, don't they? To find all this and more, please visit my web site at www.SoldByAprilStephens.com.
My goal is to help buyers and sellers get together. Count on me to provide Premier Customer Service for you in your next move. Okay, like a magician sometimes, I'll pull the bunny out of the hat!
Borrowed From REAL Trends E-mail Updates
| Sales Statistics for JOHNSTON County NC |
| Realist's most recent recording date for this county is 4/01/2009 |
| Single Family Residence | ||
| Time Period | Number of Sales | Median Sale Price |
| Feb 2009 | 116 | $159,000 |
| Feb 2008 | 224 | $148,000 |
| Jan 2009 | 103 | $150,000 |
| Jan 2008 | 207 | $158,000 |
| 2009 | 398 | $152,000 |
| 2008 | 279 | $155,000 |
| Condominium | ||
| Time Period | Number of Sales | Median Sale Price |
| Feb 2009 | - | $- |
| Feb 2008 | 1 | $90,100 |
| Jan 2009 | 1 | $118,000 |
| Jan 2008 | - | $- |
| 2009 YTD | 2 | $128,500 |
| 2008 | 4 | $189,250 |
Top Economists Say Recovery Has Begun
Economic recovery is about making people feel more confident, says Mark Zandi, chief economist of Moody's Economy.com.
Zandi evidenced increasing home sales and gains in the stock market are some promising signs that the worst is over and people will start spending again.
"We're starting to see some pent-up demand for goods," he says.
But Zandi warns that the situation is still fragile. "Confidence is a very fickle thing. It can go from abject pessimism that pervades now to a more balanced view of the world rather quickly."
Robert Brusca of FAO Economics is predicting strong growth in the last half of the year and a quick recovery for the labor market. "You've lost 5 million jobs. It shouldn't be hard to put 2.5 million jobs back on rather quickly after you hit bottom," he said.
Joseph Carson, chief economist at AllianceBernstein, calls improving home sales, a rising stock market, and better-than-expected retail sales in February and March good signs of a turnaround. By the time President Obama's stimulus package takes effect, the economy will be ready, he says.
"The stimulus has a much better chance of working if trends are already turning up than if it needs to halt a decline," he said.
Source: CNNMoney, Chris Isidore (04/06/2009)
When it comes time to put your house on the market, be sure you set yourself up for success by making ensuring the house feels like home for your viewers. Particular problem areas are the front yard and entryway onto the property, two of the very first things potential buyers will see when they arrive. Now that the weather is starting to turn warm, it is a good time to put out fresh mulch, plant some colorful flowers in flower beds, pull weeds that have appeared, and trim any bushes that may have become overgrown. Ferns are coming in season and can quickly liven up any entrance! Cut a few of those fresh flowers and place them in a vase to bring the spring feeling from the outside in!
You can also give your home a quick face lift with a power wash. Removing the silt, dust, spider webs, and plant debris that builds up over time on the exterior of your house can put life back into that worn appearance.
Remember, prospective buyers are not only deciding if your property fits their needs; they're deciding if they can envision making your house their home for many years. Call or email me to discuss any of your real estate needs!
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