Busy, Busy, Busy

It's been really busy for this time of year, it feels like buyers are coming out of the woodwork.  This bodes well for my positive feelings for real estate in 2012.  We will not set records, prices might continue to drop, there will still be foreclosures and short sales competing with traditional sales.  Supply and demand will continue to be lopsided with many more homes for sale vs. ready, willing and able buyers.

So how I can predict a positive coming year?  I think there will be more buyers trying to take advantage of today's low interest rates.  I think  people are feeling a bit more secure with their jobs and financial situation.  I also think they feel that these low interest rates will not last forever.

If you're thinking of buying and or selling in 2012, let me introduce you to some helpful web pages:

• Automated Home Finder - this is the best way to search for active properties.
• Internet Market Value - find out a quick estimate of what your home is worth.
• Buying a home - plenty of links and information for first-time buyers to experienced home buyers.
• Selling a home - whether this is your first time selling or you've done it before, there is helpful information here.

If you're interested in purchasing in the southwest Chicago suburbs, such as Homer Glen homes, be sure to visit the links above.

Happy Holiday Wishes

I hope you had happy and safe holidays.  2011 flew by for me.  I am anxious to start 2012 and have a positive outlook for real estate in the coming year.  I have been very busy working with buyers and can't remember writing so many offers this time of year.  My problem was dealing with sellers that didn't want showings too close to the holidays.

I will be anxious to see the real estate sales statistics our board puts out every year to allow us to compare all of 2011 to prior years.  I have a feeling that the amount of sales for most southwest suburbs will be higher but I'm not sure about prices.  Are we truly seeing a trickle of recovery?  We'll find out soon and I'll share those stats when they are available.

In the meantime, I am gearing for a busy start to 2012 and I hope it stays that way.  If you're considering buying and/or selling Homer Glen homes or properties in any of the southwest suburbs, give Judy Orr a call at 708-536-8200 or use the Quick Contact Form to the right.