Localism: Cypress, TX

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Mon, 17 Nov 2008 10:31:40 -0600

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Cypress Real Estate News - Cypress Home Sales Update for October 2008

Thu, 13 Nov 2008 20:04:05 -0600

Cypress Real Estate News - Cypress Home Sales Update for October 2008

By Katy Realtor - Tim Sojka (shop for a home online at www.Search-Katy-Homes.com )

If you would like more information about Cypress call Tim at 713-822-2152 or shop for a Katy home online at www.Search-Katy-Homes.com

As with the rest of the nation the Houston Area real estate market has seen a shift. Our markets Katy, Cypress and West Houston have not seen the full brunt of the real estate shift as have other markets (the East Coast and West Coast). The days on the market in all of the areas serviced by our team are less than 90 days. So technically it is a sellers market. I don't know how else to say this "it just doesn't feel like a sellers market." Honestly, I believe we are in a transition market, somewhere between a buyers and sellers market.

Incoming jobs, the oil industry and affordable home prices have protected us for the most part. Still we are feeling some effects and indications are that this market will most likely remain a little soft for the next few months, at the very least. I have included year to date sales statistics for Katy, West Houston and Cypress below with a brief analysis. I hope you enjoy the information. For an overview of all reports and some tips on what you can do in this market to sale your home more quickly simply scroll to the bottom of this message.

Cypress

Year to date	NEW Listings	AVG List Price	PENDING	CLOSED	AVG Contract Price	Days on Market
2007 Cypress	5946	$ 208,279.00	3575	3300	$ 190,886.00	73
2008 Cypress	5172	$ 216,792.00	2944	2714	$ 192,475.00	80.5
	-774	4%	-631	-586	1%	10%

Like Katy and West Houston, fewer homes have come on the market this year than in 2007. Although, fewer home have come on the market a smaller percentage of them are selling. In 2008, 52% of all homes that have come on the market have sold. That number is fairly strong for a soft economy. However, in 2007, 55% of all homes that came on the market sold, so Cypress, one of the fastest growing areas in the nation has cooled slightly.

Also, pending and closed sales have both declined. In addition the days a home sits on the market has increased by 10%. The increased time on the market is not helped by the fact that listing prices have increased by 4% while home contract prices increased by less than 1%. I know this is redundant to the Katy and West Houston information, however it holds true, sellers have not responded to the softer market yet and are pricing homes to high. This is may be an indication of receiving poor information from the listing agent or simply and lack of knowledge of the softening market.

This area has reported modest gains of 1%. I know these numbers are not what homeowners were hoping for but again they are still stronger than most of the nation. These numbers are distinctly higher in some sub-areas and lower in others. For more detailed information contact your Realtor® or one of the Realtors® on our team.

So you may be asking what you can do to sell your home quickly. A strong market can cover weaknesses. However, this market requires a properly priced and well appointed home. Call a strong Realtor® with a solid reputation to give you advice specific to your home.

Or feel free to contact your market expert Tim Sojka at 713-822-2152.

For more information about Katy Texas or the beautiful new homes within the confines contact realtor Tim Sojka at 713-822-2152. To shop for a home online go to www.Search-Katy-Homes.com . To find out the value of your home go to www.seetimsell.com

All information posted is the intellectual property of Timothy Sojka and cannot be republished or used without his written consent

Towne Lake Houston Texas

Thu, 06 Nov 2008 22:03:11 -0600

Initial 75 acres of main lake (over 300 acres when complete).

14,000 sq. ft. active adult clubhouse almost complete.

Beautiful Lots available on the main lake.

www.TowneLakeRealtor.net

Spring/Cypress Pumpkin Patch

Sun, 05 Oct 2008 01:20:36 -0500

The annual Cypress/Spring Pumpkin patch & Christmas Tree festival is located just off Spring Cypress Rd. at the Intersection of Stubner Airline. Admission is just $3.00 per person with unlimited re-entry. Parking is plentiful and the festivites are a blast for the kids.

* Hayrides * Train Rides * Jump Arounds * Pumpkin Patch areas * BBQ/Drinks/Turkey Legs * Pumpkin Carving *Christmas Tree Farm * Hay Picture Props * Billy Goat Petting Area * Duck Races

Each ride/event typically costs 1 ticket per person. Tickets can be purchased at 2 different locations at the pumpkin patch for $3 each.

Greg Nino is your West & Northwest Houston Real Estate Connection. Available 24/7.

Listing Your Home With A Relative or Friend..

Fri, 03 Oct 2008 12:20:00 -0500

When you think of listing your home you many choices & thoughts. The single most important decision should be who you list your home with.

Here's both my perspective & opinions from past clients:

1. You should think twice before listing with a friend or family member. A lot of times people will list their home or do business with people outside the family/friend network, and for good reason. Perhaps you don't want your neighbor who is also a Realtor knowing your personal financial business, maybe you don't want your wife's who is an appraiser to hear about your negative equity. This is a normal and common feeling. Most importantly you want to be able fire the person you're working with without hurting feelings or damaging relationships.

I sometimes encourage friends and family to list elsewhere, as I value our relationship more than a commission.

2. Everyone expects a "hook-up" or a discount with family members or close friends, and that's perfectly understandable to a certain degree.

Here's what you don't want:

A) Your buddy listing your home for almost nothing. Why? Let me explain, he isn't getting paid! Yes, you still get what you pay for in this world. The one motivator to almost all people is a financial gain, even if "we're buddies." Do it right the first time, not the second.

B) A relative who just got licensed to list your home. You are not doing this person any favors. In fact it's my opinion you are doing nothing more than setting this transaction up for possible failure. I told my friends & family to "wait" when I got licensed. I know that sounds crazy, but to be honest I didn't have a clue as to what I was doing. I didn't want my close friends and family members to be Guinea pigs. Today, I get more referrals & more business because I was fair & honest with them from the get go.

C) Don't list your home with a part-time agent who is also a friend or relative. If somebody dabbles with real estate or does it for "extra-money" then it is likely you will receive "dabbling" type rewards & efforts. This isn't to suggest that ALL part timers do not do a good job.

Contrary to wide spread misconception, there is an enormous amount of effort, resources and money spent marketing, advertising and exposing a home. It's much more than slapping it on the MLS.

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