November 13th, 2012 8:11 AM by Taydus Taydus, AHWD, CNE, CRS, GRI
The housing market’s future is looking so bright you’ll need to wear shades! Or at the very least, if you have been on the fence about jumping into the market and buying your dream home (or investment property) you may want to consider being just ahead of the curve and taking the plunge!
Here are a few recent articles that support a strengthening housing market:
Perhaps the most bullish indicator of U.S. Housing is Warren Buffett. The legendary investor has been buying up real-estate brokerages around the country as he bets on a housing turnaround… read more...
According to Lawrence Yun, chief economist of the National Association of Realtors, “Existing-home sales, new-home sales and housing stats are all recording notable gains this year in contrast with suppressed activity in the previous four years, and all of the major home price measures are showing sustained increases”… read more...
Okay and who can argue with this logic….”Wake up and smell the coffee,” writes Michael Corbett, real estate expert and host of NBC’s “Extra’s Mansions & Millionaires!” He’s talking about big chains such as Starbucks and Whole Foods. If you see them opening in a new neighborhood, it’s a sign that the neighborhood is up-and-coming, and therefore a smart real estate bet…. read more... …I wonder if this includes Trader Joes :)
These articles are the opinions of the writers and your opinion may differ from theirs. Enjoy the links and remember to take it all with a grain of salt. If we had a crystal ball for predicting the future of the housing market, navigating the “when to buy?” question would be MUCH easier.
However the facts are that the current interest rates are low and the market here in Boulder appears to be gaining strength! I am looking forward to a stronger market in 2013 so if you have been thinking about buying a home, now may be a good time to get serious. Please contact me if I can be of any assistance to you or anyone you know that is looking to buy a home here in Boulder County!