I read the paper, watch the news, & listen to people’s struggles with their mortgage, and those messages confirm “Recession.” Then I go to work (as a Realtor at Windermere), and I am writing offers for people that are excited & ready to own their piece of the American Dream.  They’re taking all the right steps to ensure a good decision is made–but the mood is buoyant & happy. People are buying, houses are selling…and that tells me “Recovery.” Which is it?

Well this article does an amazing job at explaining how home sales can be on the rise but price & value could be on a different path. Click here to read it.

Can trends be accurately predicted in arguably the most tumultuous housing market in American history? Wow, I thought MY job was tough! WHO has the answers to WHAT will happen next?

After reading this article about the 5 real estate trends to look for in 2012, I agree with it 100% & encourage you to click here & check it out.

If you have questions about how these expected trends in real estate could affect you (buying, selling, investing, etc), I’m here to help!

Whether it’s a family member, neighbor or your best friend the Realtor®…someone always seems to be telling you it’s a “great time to buy a house.” Then you watch the news & it’s a different story. So how do you know? There isn’t a “one size fits all” answer, but if you’re looking for information based on data, foresight & insight, keep reading.

John R. Talbott traded investment banking for Goldman Sachs to be a bestselling author & economic consultant. When housing prices were going through the roof in 2003 he published The Coming Crash in the Housing Market, cautioning us that a housing bubble was taking shape. Three years later, he accurately predicted the height of the market in the US & shared that knowledge by releasing Sell Now! The End of the Housing Bubble. In a recent article, Homes-Buy Now! Talbott says:

“I have been waiting for more than five years to offer this advice. It is now time in most cities across the country to buy a new home or refinance your existing home with thirty-year fixed rate mortgage debt.”

If this article strikes a chord & you’re considering an investment property or upgrading your current home, I can help!