There are many aspects of national real estate trends I watch while keeping current on local market conditions. Some of them, taken in isolation, are just plain interesting, like the data below. Please contact me to get a full analysis of local market conditions and directions that affect your plans to sell or buy property.
The Government Can:
The chart below from The National Association of Realtors shows that homes sales are on a steady rise since last summer – not anywhere near prior years, but getting better every month and continuing into 2011. Notice the big spike in the spring and the rapid drop in May and June. That was the influence of the $8000 tax rebates, mostly for first time home buyers. The whole industry scrambled for the rebate buyers, and the market fell flat after it expired. It was a fun summer. The industry is now slowly recovering from this “help” – returning to a more normal market. Perhaps there will be less help in 2011!
Political views aside (right!), my favorite video of the year is below, and I hope it gives you a chuckle. Laugh a little with me, but don’t hesitate to contact me for a serious view of local market conditions and how they may affect your plans.
Bob Ashauer
Your personal Realtor
618 581 1695
