Since starting in the real estate business in 1994, I have cannot remember a time of being this busy this time of year. Buyers are out looking AND they are out buying. The reason? A lot of buyers who have been sitting on the fence waiting are now getting off that fence and taking advantage of the incredibly low interest rates. From first time buyers, to buyers who are downsizing or moving up, buyers are out buying! And it’s just not here in Jonesboro, AR either, take a look at the below article from the National Association of Realtors, NAR released its latest pending home sales index figure last week and for the second month in a row the index is up. But more than that, the index has broken 100. This is significant because the only time since the housing boom collapsed that the index has broken 100 is when the home owner tax credit was in effect. The fact that the index has returned to that level a year since the credit has been in effect means the housing market is strengthening completely on its own, without any stimulus. [Read more...]
GROUNDHOG NOT SHADOWING HOME SALES
IF AGING HAD A FACE, IT WOULD WEAR LIPSTICK!
While stereotypes often portray older women as a homogeneous group, age 50+ women are probably more diverse than any other age group for either gender. Not only do the terms “elderly, senior and older” include women whose ages span more than four decades, these terms encompass groups of women who vary widely in terms of income, educational attainment, health functional abilities, living arrangements, and access to support services.
Women are the majority of caregivers, yet so many times we do not think to care for ourselves, especially when it comes to our real estate plans and future housing needs. We do make plans when it comes to health and financial issues, so why not with real estate needs and future housing concerns?
Did You Know?
According to the latest statistics from the Administration on Aging, America is growing older and many older Americans are women. Consider these facts: [Read more...]
ALL ABOARD!!
GET ABOARD THE SOLD TRAIN
There are a variety of departing train times and stations, however if you wish to join ERA Doty, they will be departing on Sunday, March 18 at 1:45 p.m., arriving in Memphis at 10:00 p.m.
QUESTIONS?
Contact Kimberly Stem, Relocation Director at ERA Doty Real Estate at 870.897.3450 or Kimberly.Stem@era.com.
Selling Your Home During the Holidays
It is understandable why sellers are tempted to take their homes off the market between Thanksgiving and the New Year as they celebrate with family and friends (and figure prospective buyers are doing the same). The Realtors at ERA Doty Real Estate think the holidays are one of the most opportunistic times to capture buyers and here are some of the reasons why:
