Monday, October 27, 2014
Friday, January 17, 2014
Taking your homes safety and family security to a whole new level
Ever wonder how safe is to safe? Do you ask yourself am I as a homeowner too cautious? Where do I start and what should I consider when at home and abroad? Here is a link to a good blog that will get you to thinking about what you should consider.
Protecting your Castle
Remember, if you are looking at buying, selling or investing in real estate I have properties from Jupiter to Key West within all price ranges. Investing is not limited to a bridge but a bridge to your financial future.
~Monika
Marketing Internationally ~ Selling Locally
Engel and Volkers
305-776-2025 Key West
561-309-9271 South Florida
Protecting your Castle
Remember, if you are looking at buying, selling or investing in real estate I have properties from Jupiter to Key West within all price ranges. Investing is not limited to a bridge but a bridge to your financial future.
~Monika
Marketing Internationally ~ Selling Locally
Engel and Volkers
305-776-2025 Key West
561-309-9271 South Florida
Wednesday, August 21, 2013
A Buyer Friendly Market
Did you know that the housing market can sometimes be like one of those tv reality shows? Well it can be, wow! One season you can be looking and putting offers in on homes and before you can get the contract accepted by the buyer a cash-rich buyer rolls in and signed sealed delivered just happened.
Now the market is changing slightly again, its becoming more balanced if you will and you have a better chance of getting the home you wanted now.
Through June this year the US home values gained 10% nationwide, that's great for sellers. This hasn't happened since the Carter administration, yes the late seventies folks.
Around the US the asking prices on properties was up 3.3% for the second quarter versus the first quarter of the year. According to Trulia though, that increase is robust, but still less than the 4.2% jump that occurred from the three months that ended in January vs. the three months ended in April.
In some hot markets the asking prices have narrowed even more in recent months according to Trulia.
Pending home sales which can usually take a month or two to close depending on the requirements of the lender also dipped. This is because interest rates started to climb and affect buyers closing strength.
For the last half of this year, expect to see fewer bidding wars that you may have seen last year on properties.
Expect to also see a slowing growth in home values. Lets look at Miami...median home values increased 0.7% in May from April and 0.6% in June from May. The previous five months, values rose at least 1% month to month according to MLS statistics.
This is not a bad thing and looking on the positive side for long term buyers, it prevents flipping which is when homes are bought and resold in short intervals for fast profits and pushes prices into unaffordable territory. We all know that wage gains lag in all segments of the work force and if prices increase and wages stay the same, owning the American Dream may not always be obtainable without smart planning.
Overall, according to over 106 economists and real estate experts...home values will end this year up 6.7% and appreciation will slow to 4.4% next year. Prices may flatten or decline in some markets this fall and inventories increase.
Lastly, if I can be of any help regarding real estate buying or selling, please feel free to contact me at 305-776-2025 for Key West Real Estate and the Keys.
~ Monika
http://www.bestkeywestagent.com
Now the market is changing slightly again, its becoming more balanced if you will and you have a better chance of getting the home you wanted now.
Through June this year the US home values gained 10% nationwide, that's great for sellers. This hasn't happened since the Carter administration, yes the late seventies folks.
Around the US the asking prices on properties was up 3.3% for the second quarter versus the first quarter of the year. According to Trulia though, that increase is robust, but still less than the 4.2% jump that occurred from the three months that ended in January vs. the three months ended in April.
In some hot markets the asking prices have narrowed even more in recent months according to Trulia.
Pending home sales which can usually take a month or two to close depending on the requirements of the lender also dipped. This is because interest rates started to climb and affect buyers closing strength.
For the last half of this year, expect to see fewer bidding wars that you may have seen last year on properties.
Expect to also see a slowing growth in home values. Lets look at Miami...median home values increased 0.7% in May from April and 0.6% in June from May. The previous five months, values rose at least 1% month to month according to MLS statistics.
This is not a bad thing and looking on the positive side for long term buyers, it prevents flipping which is when homes are bought and resold in short intervals for fast profits and pushes prices into unaffordable territory. We all know that wage gains lag in all segments of the work force and if prices increase and wages stay the same, owning the American Dream may not always be obtainable without smart planning.
Overall, according to over 106 economists and real estate experts...home values will end this year up 6.7% and appreciation will slow to 4.4% next year. Prices may flatten or decline in some markets this fall and inventories increase.
Lastly, if I can be of any help regarding real estate buying or selling, please feel free to contact me at 305-776-2025 for Key West Real Estate and the Keys.
~ Monika
http://www.bestkeywestagent.com
Wednesday, July 31, 2013
Sell your home fast!
Been thinking of selling your home or other property, here are some good tips from leading experts.
Call Monika @ 305-776-2025 to sell or buy
http://www.monikasundstrom.com
Call Monika @ 305-776-2025 to sell or buy
http://www.monikasundstrom.com
Tuesday, July 30, 2013
Monday, July 29, 2013
Friday, July 26, 2013
Home prices drop!
In June home prices dropped based on CNN reports. The Florida Keys show steady growth.
Call Monika @ 305-776-2025 to sell or buy
http://www.monikasundstrom.com
Call Monika @ 305-776-2025 to sell or buy
http://www.monikasundstrom.com
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