Thank you lenders and/or the government for lowering the interest rates. In the last few weeks, i have noticed a huge increase in appraisers calling me for sales information. Yeah. I also had a buyer finally get into contract and a listing finally get an offer. These may seem like small things, but coupled all together, I see movement.
I have talked to my Realtor, appraiser, and lender friends who all say the same thing, too. More calls, a few refi's, etc. Big change from about a month ago when the only thing happening was foreclosure sales.Also I hear about more and more people getting loan modifications without having to strong arm the banks. The banks are calling them with win-win loan modifications. This is good because it keeps these homes off of the foreclosure lists and future foreclosure sales.
I doubt that there will be a big rebound in the next few months, but I think after the next 6 to 9 months, the market is going to be making a very,very slow gradual increase.
Not Bad news, maybe even Good news.....
Existing homes sales for the rolling Oct 1, 2008 to Dec 31, 2008 quarter shows another quarter with a stable number of sales for Jackson County. This makes the third quarter of this year and last year almost comparable due to the number of sales.
Good news!
Inventory is down from 2263 last year to 1877 this year (about 17%).
Not so Good news for seller, but Good news for buyers.....
Median price is down from $230,000 to $200,000.
Buyers? Better get out there and buy now!
In case you never have been to the Dragonfly in Ashland, I want to let you know one reason to go....
They have really good drinks, especially their Damiana Margarita. Of course, the food is good and all of their other drinks, but if you like margaritas, you must try it.
Here are four happy takers.
A couple of friends and I went hiking up Prescott Park on Saturday, followed up with the movie Yes Men, and then finished up with a drink at Elements.
The martini at elements was not only tasty, but a work of art. Each drink had an orchid floating on top. Check out these pictures my friend Irina took....before they were all gone.
Whether you are thinking of buying or selling a home, or you are already in the process of doing so, you should download the Oregon property buyer's advisory. This is a living online document created by the Oregon Association of Realtors® that covers the basics items you need to consider when buying a home.
Such things as woodstove, home inspections, title reports are all covered, and where appropriate additional links to sites with more information.
Sellers should also read this document as the information will help them understand why a buyer is asking for certain items, and what they might need to do to get there home ready to sell.
Se Habla Espanol? There is a Spanish version, too.
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Wouldn't you want to look for an experienced real estate agent in Ashland or Medford? I have been a licensed Realtor in Oregon since 1994 - Licensed in California 1990 to 1994. Homeowner since 1986. Involved in over 500 real estate transactions in and around Ashland and Medford, Oregon.
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-AMPI-Association of Real Estate Professionals
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Wouldn't you want a Realtor with Education? some of my education and training includes:
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When I refer my clients to other agents in other areas, I make sure that the agents have at these designations. These designations mean they are serious about their business and real estate is their career not a part time job.
Wouldn't you want to look for an Ashland or Medford area agent that knows her stuff well enough to teach it to others? I am a certified trainer for the ABC's of Home Ownership, and I also teach the basics of What is a Short Sale? , and the How to's of Buying Property in Mexico. I am a member of the National Association of Realtors cadre of international speakers
I think Home onwership is imprtant for all people so I volunteer with a group that makes this happen. - Ashland Community Land Trust President 2002,2003, 2005,2006
Do you want to know about schools? I have 4 children and they have gone to schools in Orange County, CA; and Ashland and Medford, OR.
Is it true that Oregonians don't want Californians to move here? No, as long as you don't Californicate our state, you are welcome. In fact, in Southern Oregon we have a saying.... When did you do time in California? Most of us have lived in previous lives in California. I lived in Los Gatos until 1978 and Newport Beach/Costa Mesa until 1993......Not that I would go back, but that is another story.
MY LISTINGS
This is one of my listings north of Cabo San Lucas - Click on to see virtual tour
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Having worked in the real estate and finance industry since 1983, I have been a real estate broker specializing in first time home buyers from 1997-2005, the referral partners I work with are chosen very carefully. When I spend hours working with a first time homebuyer preparing for their first home purchase, I believe it is critical that their Realtor be extraordinarily knowledgeable, professional, ethical, and caring. These traits describe Krista Bolf perfectly, and I am thrilled to be able to refer people to her, from the first time home buyer to the luxury home buyer/seller to the sophisticated investor, knowing they will be working with one of the best Realtors in Oregon. ~ Karen Cooper - OR/CA Mortgage Consultant -
Krista, I just wanted to thank you for all you did to help me in my home search. You are so good at what you do!! J. Jay
How do I begin to tell you how mcuh I appreciate all the efforts you've made on my behalf? Beyond your professionalism, your endless patience, your endurance, my long-winded stories, your tolerance of my undoubtely repetitious questions...Thank you so much. JC
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