The crazy busy fall market has made me (and a lot of my clients) convinced that the house sales are improving. News out today from the National Association of Realtors confirms it. Existing home sales were up 10% in September. Wow!
Lawrence Yun, chief economist for the NAR, said the housing market is in the early stages of recovery. He said the recovery will be choppy but the general direction of home sales will be positive as buyers react to the low interest rates and relative affordability.
Opportunities abound in this marketplace....NOW is the time to buy or sell. Don't wait until interest rates go up and the competition gets stiffer come the spring market.
Monday, October 25, 2010
Thursday, October 21, 2010
Don't Miss It -- Children's Free Care Fund Luncheon on November 4
Save the date and please plan to attend our Pepper Pike office's Howard Hanna Children's Free Care Fund luncheon on November 4 at Garfield Memorial Church behind our office. Now in it's 22nd year, the "Chow Chow" lunches (as some call them) raise money to assure children aren't denied medical care. Over the years, Howard Hanna has raised more than $6 million for this important cause. Come to our lunch for just $5 and enjoy a great buffet, raffles and holiday shopping with a variety of vendors. Call me and I'll send you a free ticket! 216.470.6799
Monday, October 11, 2010
Getting Ready for Winter
Taking care of your home through the seasons is important. It keeps your house looking young and healthy, and will you more years of enjoyment. And it means it will be in better shape when the day comes that you call me to list and sell your house!
The following tips recently ran in a Plain Dealer article:
Chimney - Have it cleaned and inspected each year before using it.
Gutters - Keep cleaning them out during the fall so leaves don't create a blockage. Do a final removal and even hose them out before winter comes. Clogged drains are a major source of ice dams and can lead to big problems
Windows - You have until the end of December to take advantage of the $1,5000 tax credit for new energy-efficient windows
Furnace - Have it cleaned and tune annually
Pipes - Frozen pipes are a nightmare! Make sure water from inside your house to your outside hoses is shut off and drain the lines. You might even wrap and insulate any pipes that are near external walls.
Alarms - Always make sure your smoke and carbon monoxide detectors are working. I want to keep you around long-term as my client and friend!
The following tips recently ran in a Plain Dealer article:
Chimney - Have it cleaned and inspected each year before using it.
Gutters - Keep cleaning them out during the fall so leaves don't create a blockage. Do a final removal and even hose them out before winter comes. Clogged drains are a major source of ice dams and can lead to big problems
Windows - You have until the end of December to take advantage of the $1,5000 tax credit for new energy-efficient windows
Furnace - Have it cleaned and tune annually
Pipes - Frozen pipes are a nightmare! Make sure water from inside your house to your outside hoses is shut off and drain the lines. You might even wrap and insulate any pipes that are near external walls.
Alarms - Always make sure your smoke and carbon monoxide detectors are working. I want to keep you around long-term as my client and friend!
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