Lowry Team Real Estate: This Month In Real Estate November 2013

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West Chester & Mason Ohio Real Estate: This Month In Real Estate – November 2013

This Month In Real Estate for November 2013:  The primary reasons homesellers decide to move  and taking a look at the national home sale numbers.

Home sales nationally continued to improve in both unit sales numbers as well as increases in average sale price.  The national average on a 30 year fixed rate mortgage is currently at 4.28%  Get preapproved for a home loan  Locally as of this writing, a 30 year fixed rate mortgage is averaging around 4.25%

According to Keller Williams (KW) research the primary reasons homesellers decide to move are primarily driven by four factors.

1. The desire to upgrade to a bigger home – the current real estate market in our area is very advantageous for moving up to a bigger home right now.  Homebuyers will find home prices are still low and represent great value.  Mortgage interest rates have now gone back down slightly after a very quick run up over the last few months

2. The desire to upgrade to a better neighborhood – this desire can be about better schools, larger lot sizes, newer homes, older homes with more character or a number of other factors.  You can start your home search by neighborhood right here on our website.

3. The need to relocate due to a job – changes in employment due to promotions and job/employer changes can frequently be the driver of selling a home.

4. The need to sell due to a change in family status – changes in family status due to new born children, grown children moving away for college or jobs, divorce and death can all be the driver of selling a home.

Thinking of buying a home?  Start your search on our real estate search engine: www.lowryteam.com

Thinking of selling your home in one of our areas of specialization including West Chester, Mason, Fairfield Township and Liberty Township ? Find Your Homes Value Here – Right Now

Homes with the best pricing and the best condition go first and sell quickly!  Need more information on preparing your home for sale?   Request a no obligation consultation here!

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West Chester & Mason Ohio Real Estate: This Month In Real Estate – October 2013

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West Chester & Mason Ohio Real Estate: This Month In Real Estate – October 2013

This Month In Real Estate for October 2013:  Factors that drive first time home purchases  and taking a look at the national home sale numbers.

Home sales nationally continued to improve in both unit sales numbers as well as increases in average sale price.  The national average on a 30 year fixed rate mortgage is currently at 4.50%  Get preapproved for a home loan  Locally as of this writing, a 30 year fixed rate mortgage is averaging around 4.29%

According to Keller Williams (KW) research first time home purchases are primarily drive by three factors.

1. The current real estate market – the current market in our area is very advantageous for buying a home right now.  First Time Homebuyers will find home prices are still low and represent great value.  Mortgage interest rates have now gone back down slightly after a very quick run up over the last few months

2. Financial readiness – while financial readiness is very much an individual issue, the affordability factor that today’s low rates and home prices offer can not be overlooked.

3. Location & price – location is most often identified by first time homebuyers as being either close to their workplace or close in proximity to where the currently live.

Thinking of buying a home?  Start your search on our real estate search engine: www.LOWRYTEAM.com

Thinking of selling your home in one of our areas of specialization including West Chester, Mason, Fairfield Township and Liberty Township ? Find Your Homes Value Here – Right Now

Homes with the best pricing and the best condition go first and sell quickly!  Need more information on preparing your home for sale?   

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West Chester & Mason Ohio: This Month In Real Estate – May 2013

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West Chester & Mason Ohio Real Estate: This Month In Real Estate – May 2013

This Month In Real Estate for May 2013:  Selling Your Home For More And Faster and taking a look at the national home sale numbers.

Home sales nationally continued to improve in both unit sales numbers as well as increases in average sale price.  The national average on a 30 year fixed rate mortgage is currently at 3.41% Get preapproved for a home loan

Homes today that are properly priced for the market may sell very quickly.  According to Keller Williams (KW) research homeowners that spend an average of $250 on staging for a $200,000 home can result in a sale price almost 2% higher than homes that are not staged. The research also revealed that only 1 in 3 home sellers did any staging of their home.  

Thinking of selling your home in one of our areas of specialization including West Chester, Mason, Fairfield Township and Liberty Township ? Request A Free Market Value Analysis Here

Homes with the best pricing and the best condition go first and sell quickly!  Need more information on preparing your home for sale?   Request a no obligation consultation here!

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West Chester & Mason Ohio Real Estate: This Month In Real Estate – April 2013

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West Chester & Mason Ohio Real Estate: This Month In Real Estate – April 2013

This Month In Real Estate for April 2013:  The Real Estate Market Has Shifted and takes a look at the national home sale numbers.

The real estate market has definitely shifted in recent months.  What does that mean for homebuyers?  Well in previous years most real estate markets have been a buyer’s market. Today, most areas and neighborhoods have transitioned to seller’s markets.

Homebuyers today need to expect competition for homes.  In many areas including West Chester, Mason, Fairfield Township and Liberty Township and in many price ranges multiple offers are back and happening very frequently.

Homes with the best pricing and the best condition go first and sell quickly!  Buyers need to be confident in what they are looking for in a home so that they can act quickly when finding a nice home that meets their needs.  Homebuyers must also get pre-approved!

Get Pre-Approved For A Home Loan Right Here!

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West Chester & Mason Ohio Real Estate: This Month In Real Estate – January 2013

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West Chester & Mason Ohio Real Estate: This Month In Real Estate – January 2013

The Spring Home Shopping Season is kicking off in West Chester & Mason Ohio Real Estate.  This Month In Real Estate for January 2013 takes a look at the national home sale numbers and also the results of a national survey of homebuyers.

According to a national survey over 90% of homebuyers start their search for a new home on the internet. >>You can start your search for a new home here<<

Also, revealed was the fact that home buyers spent almost two months looking before finally finding their new home.  This two month lag time means that homes that are on the market right now are the best positioned to close in the early spring.  To be ahead of the competition you need to list your home for sale now.

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West Chester & Mason Ohio Real Estate: This Month In Real Estate – December 2012

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West Chester & Mason Ohio Real Estate: This Month In Real Estate – December 2012

This Month In Real Estate for December 2012 takes a look at the national home sale numbers and also reveals Keller Williams (KW) research on the primary reasons that sellers decide to move.

According to Keller Williams (KW) research home sellers decide to sell due to one of the following factors:

1.)  A desire to move up / upgrade to a bigger home or better neighborhood

2.)  The need to relocate due to work

3.)  Change in family status, such as expecting a baby, children going off to college or retirement.

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