Thinking About Buying a Home in 2011? Is this the right time for YOU to buy?
That's a question only you can answer but consider the facts, they may work to your advantage.
- Throughout many parts of the United States home prices are lower than they have been in recent years.
- There is mortgage money available to "Qualified Buyers."
- Interest rates have remained extremely low for the past few years.
- In many areas inventory supplies are very high.
- Some markets are still seeing high rates of foreclosures and "Short Sales."
-
In many regions there are few serious buyers looking for homes thus keeping the pace of sales at low levels.
All of these facts may help you buy a home that mave been previously "Out of your Reach."
How Long will these conditions last?
Nobody can accurately answer that question. Hindsight is a wonderful teacher. We know the answer only after things change.
We'll know when the market reaches it's bottom when prices begin to inch up. That's true for mortgage rates, inventory supplies, rate of sales and all other factors.
There is so much conflicting information, how can you learn what's really happening in your area?
Contact me I'll be happy to provide you with or direct you to the most accurate information.
When You Decide To Buy:
You'll be joining the ranks of home owners who realize that home ownership may offer a number of benefits including building equity, saving for the future, and creating the lifestyle environment you are seeking. One thing to remember when beginning the home search process is that investing in real estate is not a "Get rich scheme."
Over the long haul home ownership in the United States has proven to be a safe investment. The key here is "Long haul." Like every other commodity home prices can go up and down with economic cycles. Unlike other investments while house values may be subject to market conditions your home provides shelter and comfort for you and your loved ones.
Beginning the Home Search Process:
As technology has changed the way most buyers look for real estate it is also changing the way business is conducted. My website includes lots of valuable
information to simplify your home search and
purchase process
. While having information is important, how it's used is even more important. Please know that
I'm
here to help you make the best use of the information you find on this website. My goal is to make your home buying experience simple, efficient, and pleasant. When you contact me I'll
g
uide you every step of the way. I will:
- Help determine your wants, needs, "wishes," and purchasing power.
- Show you properties that match your "wish list"
- Provide you with information about new listings as they appear on the market.*
- Keep you informed about price adjustments on properties you may have seen.
- Help determine the right price to offer for the house that best meets your requirements.
- Negotiate the best possible price.
- Refer qualified licensed service providers: attorneys, inspectors, mortgage banker, etc.
*
Through an
automatic email
I can notify you every time a home meeting your search criteria is listed in
Northern New Jersey. What a great way for you to monitor the real estate market (particularly if you don't live in the area.) You'll receive information at the same time it's received by real estate brokers!
Getting Started:
The best way for us to get started is for you to contact me by phone, text, or e-mail.
I'll be happy to help you begin your search.
You may also want to begin by using this site to begin
looking at the many listings available in
Morris County
.
Additional resources to acquaint you with the home purchasing process are my
free buyers tips
, What can
I do for
you,
and "
Find Your Dream Home
"
However you choose to get started I'm here to help you. To change the "Golden Rule" just a bit:
"I believe in treating others the way they want to want to be treated."
I look foward to working with you.
