December 2011 Houston and National Housing Market Trends
This month's featured video discusses why consumers should always use a realtor when buying, selling, or leasing a property. Realtors subscribe to a strict code of ethics and are expected to maintain a higher level of knowledge of the buying process and selling real estate. Real estate transactions involve one the biggest financial investments that most people will experience during their lifetime. Your Realtor can help you determine how much you can afford to spend and possibility more importantly how much you should spend.
Your realtor has many resources to assist you in your home search. Sometimes a property you are seeking is available but not actively advertised in the market and it will take some leg work by your realtor to find all available properties. Your Realtor can assist you in the selection process by providing objective information about each property. Realtors can provide local community information and insight during evaluation of the property. Depending on the area this can include inspection for termites, asbestos or roof condition just to name a few.
When selling your home your Realtor can give you up to date information about what is happening in the market place. This is the key to getting your property sold at the best price, quickly and with minimum hassle. Your Realtor acts as marketing coordinator, distributing information about your property to other real estate agents through a multiple listing service or other cooperative marketing networks, open houses, etc. Your Realtor can guide you through the closing process and make sure everything flows together smoothly. The required paperwork along is overwhelming for most sellers. Your Realtor is the best person to objectively help you resolve these issues and move the transaction to closing. A Realtor is always your best source of information for all your real estate needs...
If you have not reviewed my monthly Housing Trends Newsletter - you could be missing out. Everywhere I go, people are asking me about the housing market conditions - it's on everyone's mind. Staying abreast of local and national market conditions and factors that can affect the future sale or purchase of your home can make the decision process less daunting. I always tell my clients that in order to make the best decision they need to have all the information they can upfront. My Housing Trends Newsletter is just one of the tools in my arsenal to make sure you keep informed.
The December 2011 Local and National Housing Trends has just been released. This month's newsletter is packed full of local and national housing market statistics and news you need to know to stay current with today's changing housing market.
This month's housing trends issue features:
San Antonio is Number 1 in Texas and US in 2011 Best Performing Cities
Hidden Treasures Found Beneath Homes
Stay Warm and Keep In Budget This Winter Season
Buying a House at Foreclosure Auction is Risky
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