From where I sit in Fort Worth, Texas (Keller Williams), I am looking at stats and wondering how in the world does the normal consumer feel about what they are seeing and hearing about local real estate?
The phone calls stopped by 1/2 when the tax credit for first time buyers expired recently. On top of that, the lenders have really tightened their belts and it is much more difficult to get financing for any buyer. I have spoken and worked with buyers over the last 4 weeks who say they can buy...say they have approval....then when the pen and paper of a loan application meet.......the story changes. Certainly not for everyone, but I am simply saying that the rules have changed. Who knows when they will loosen...........
Now for what I refer to as my favorite quote, which I use in my marketing often: "I seldom recognized an opportunity until it had ceased to exist"....Mark Twain We are in a fabulous market for folks who really are financially healthy..........Prices are low (and may be going down further), Interest is almost nonexistent, and Sellers will, (I repeat, WILL) negotiate. This is a true opportunity and the buyer who has a desire to move to bigger.....or different.....has available a huge inventory of choice. My pride of being a good agent, is the fact that I ALWAYS represent my client........and I am not shy about negotiations. Just like in love, until you ask, you don't know! So if you love that home and wonder if you could get a good or great deal.......I tell you to take the risk....go for it! Don't sit on the sidelines.........which brings me to another of my favorite subjects...
SPORTS...
..........oh I will save that for another blog........but .....take a look at the Sooners and their projections if you have a moment........my dog Minnie already has her gameday outfit....!
Please contact me if you want to know more about Fort Worth and Tarrant County real estate. I love calls and love to try to answer your questions.........
