While home buyers have been holding a lot of bargaining power in the housing market the last few years, more of them say they are now feeling the market shift against them, according to a new survey. “Many buyers who emerged from hibernation this spring eager to take advantage of low rates and near-bottom prices… Read More…
Buyers Worried They’re Losing Bargaining Power
August 30, 2012 by Judy Miller
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Good News – Our Market is Moving!
March 30, 2012 by Judy Miller
The Jackson County real estate market is strong right now. Sales have increased in December, January and February when compared to the same period a year ago. Our John L Scott agenda yesterday listed more closed transactions than new listings. “Prices are bottoming now,” according to a Bank of America Merrill Lynch forecast, released this… Read More…
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Stock Market VS Real Estate Market
August 5, 2011 by Judy Miller
Why is Real Estate a better investment than the stock market? Let me give you Nine Reasons: You control it – No one in an ivory tower is making the decisions as they do in mutual funds. Sweat Equity – You can work on your investment to increase its value. Appreciation – As prices rise… Read More…
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Great News for Medford Real Estate
July 13, 2011 by Judy Miller
The Medford housing market is expected to appreciate at a rate of 11.2% annually between 2011 and 2016 according to the Fiserv Case Shiller Indexes. Medford ranks #3 on their list of 15 cities where the housing market is growing. If this is the case, Medford real estate will see some nice returns, and that… Read More…
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No Time Like the Present
May 9, 2011 by Judy Miller
2011’s financing climate promises a more challenging, and expensive home-buying process. The good old days, when you didn’t need a job or a substantial down payment to purchase a home, are over. In the past several years, home financing has seen many changes. Higher credit scores, substantial down payments, and proof of regular income are… Read More…
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