America’s dream of homeownership is alive and strong. However, the demographic of homebuyers and what they are seeking is changing. In assisting sellers to procure the highest price and best terms for them, as a Realtor I must recognize who the likely buyer will be of their home; who will be the best match; and… Read more »
Today’s market is a seller’s market. That is, the supply of homes for sale does not meet the demand of buyers in Lane County. In fact, inventory of homes for sale was down 45 percent this April from the number of homes for sale in Eugene and Springfield at the end of April 2015. Challenges… Read more »
The real estate market in Lane County is currently exceptionally hot. According to Trendgraphix, Lane County’s inventory of homes for sale in March 2016, excluding the Florence area,is down 35 percent since this time last year. On the other hand, pending sales are up 18 percent since last March. The Timing of Home Sales Many… Read more »
Following the recent recession, today’s consumers recognize that all real estate does not always increase in value. Many consumers experienced firsthand the negative financial impact of an untimely downturn when they had to sell their home. The result of this new-found wisdom is that today’s homebuyers are determined to avoid overpaying for a home and… Read more »
Since the 2007 recession, there has been a shift in the way consumers think and act. Nowhere is the shift more evident than in the homebuyers of today’s real estate market. In today’s real estate market, homebuyers no longer feel certain that their home purchases are bulletproof or foolproof. Why Would You Buy A Home?… Read more »
Buyer clients are frustrated, says Marcia Edwards, real estate expert and principal broker. One of her clients recently said, after viewing yet another home that looked great online, “the homes currently for sale in my price point and areas of interest do not fit my current lifestyle.” The home had too closed off a floor… Read more »
