Buyers, sellers and investors of real estate are asking us and themselves this week, "What should I do during the financial turmoil we are hearing this week? Here are a few of our thoughts.
Study the markets, interest rates, financing, economic forecasts, inflation, recession and more. Read, listen and ask real estate professionals for their opinions about the local market so that you are prepared to make the right decisions. Surround yourself with reliable experts.
Now is NOT the time to be making emotional decisions. Now is the time to make well-thought out financial decisions.
Our advice is to continue with what you are already doing. There is not a reason to just freeze. If you are a buyer or investor searching for a residential or commercial property, you can continue your search. Even if you decide not to purchase at this time, at least you have been learning about the real estate that is on the market so you become the expert when the time is right for you. In this market, you might find the ideal property that represents an excellent value proposition and that perfectly meets your needs. If you are able to purchase at a deep discount to market prices, you will limit your downside risk. You're not committed to a financial transaction until you sign a contract.
If you are a seller, you can keep the property on the market. If you take it off of the market you may miss the ideal buyer. Qualified buyers can still find financing despite what you may be reading or hearing. Yes, the financing is only available to qualified buyers, but that's the way it should have been all along. If you are selling you will need to be realistic about the price you are asking. When pricing your property in a rising market, you want to price ahead of the market. Pricing in a declining market also requires you to price ahead of the market, only on the downside. This way you are keeping ahead of the sellers who represent your competition.
Be smart. Be the expert.
See our website www.ColoradoProRealEstate.com .
The Denver Post, in a October 8, 2008, article points to data indicating an improvement in the Denver residential resale market. Recently released data, The Post says, reveals a 14.1 percent increase in homes sold in September 2008 compared to September 2007, with an inventory decline of unsold homes of 21.1 percent from the prior year. Read more here...
Most Denver area real estate brokers who we have interviewed say that their business is seeing the same increase that coincides with the data. Home sellers are finally reducing their home prices to the point that buyers and investors are seeing a value proposition they cannot resist.
First-time home buyers are moving into the market after several years of pent-up demand is being released. Homes in the under $250,000 price range only have a 2.5 month inventory. Any number under 6 months shows that we are in a seller's market, a shift from the several years of a buyer's market.
Don Nelson, a real estate broker with Keller Williams Realty Professionals, tells this writer that the foreclosure inventory in this same price range has significantly decreased. Don works with a number of investors to acquire discounted bank-owned foreclosures, remodel them, and resell the finished homes to investors or buyers.
See our website at http://www.coloradoprorealestate.com/ .
Here are highlights from the Economic Forecast:
"Although certain parts of the State remain distressed by foreclosures, the current state of the residential real estate market is substantially stronger in Colorado than the rest of the country. According to the Standard & Poors / Case-Shiller index, Denver's real estate market is one of the strongest of any major metropolitan area of the country. In addition, real estate continues to be strong on the Western Slope in response to the continuing influx of oil and gas workers.
Colorado's economic indices continue to demonstrate that the State is comparatively experiencing lower unemployment, greater job growth, and slower inflation than the nation is overall."
For the complete 3Q Economic and Revenue Forecast...
From the OFFICE OF GOV. BILL RITTER, JR.
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Steve has over 15 years of residential, investment and commercial real estate experience. Prior to receiving his real estate broker's license, he served in the corporate roles of Chief Financial Officer and Chief Executive Officer where he developed a diverse background in residential, industrial, office, retail, apartments, construction, development, and mergers and acquisitions. His commitment as a REALTOR® to client satisfaction and hard work has earned him his clients' trust and loyalty.
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"Dear Steve, ...Your professionalism, thoughtfulness, and diligence exemplify some of the traits found only in the best. I would like to wish you much success and achievement as you continue to grow your business. Thank you for representing Keller Williams Realty in such a truly amazing way!"
-Gary Keller, Chairman of the Board, Keller Williams Realty
"Dear Steve...On behalf of Gary Keller, Mo Anderson, Mary Tenant and the entire team at Keller Williams Realty International, we want to thank you for your leadership in driving our company's phenomenal growth!...Keller Williams Realty succeeds through people like you...Thank you again for contributing to this company's awesome growth."
-Mark Willis, CEO, Keller Williams Realty
"Dear Steve...The Keller Williams Colorado Region would like to take the opportunity to congratulate you... We are proud to have you as a member of our Keller Williams family."
-Al Alba, Colorado Region President, Keller Williams Realty
"Dear Mr. Gary Keller, I just wanted to share with Keller Williams the relationship and overall experience I have had with Mr. Steve Hewson. First of all, let me say that Keller Williams could not have a better representative for their company. Steve's professionalism and communication skills are second to none...Steve has gone way above and beyond what we have ever seen in the real estate business...he kept us well informed throughout the entire transaction!...Steve was the ultimate communicator on all of the details. His calm demeanor truly helped in lessening the anxiety of the total experience..What separates people in general is a sense of true sincerity and passion for what they do. Steve embodies all of these traits. Through all of the adversity Steve remained positive and upbeat...I would recommend Steve Hewson without reservation to anyone who needs a true real estate professional to represent their interests. I cannot begin to say enough wonderful things about Steve Hewson so I am asking anyone who really wants to know to please call or email us."
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