Consistency – is it a good thing? Bad thing? Or both? Find out more in this week’s Market Minute message.
Are you interested in finding out the current value of your home? Give me a call to stalk about your specific situation – 703-652-5777 or email me at scottmacdonald@remax.net
In this new motivational series, Scott will highlight how to become a Peak Performer.
In today’s Peak Performer Series message, Scott has a very important question for you – Are you IN the business? Do you respond quickly to your clients? Other agents? What do you do when you are unavailable, have no access to email or on vacation? Do you have back-up or a “partner” to help you out so that your business doesn’t suffer? This is a 24-7 business and to be successful you need to practice excellent and timely communication. Learn more in Scott’s quick video.
Need more motivation? Give me a call at 703-652-5777 or email at scottmacdonald@remax.net
Now go sell something!
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What’s going down in August? Find out more in this weeks Market Minute message.
Would you like to talk about your buying and selling needs? Give me a call at 703-652-5777 or email me at scottmacdonald@remax.net
Inventory remains low – 13% below last year’s inventory levels, yet sales year over year are up 7.7%. We still have low interest rates and new loan programs – including grant programs – that are becoming available to help more people buy homes. Additionally, days on market are down to just 32 days which is unreal. As a result, we only have a two-month’s supply of houses in all of Northern Virginia. These factors, coupled with strong demand, has prices up over 2%. This is very moderate growth in housing prices, which is sustainable, so there is no fear of a bubble here. The projections for housing prices in our area are an increase of nearly 6% from June of 2017 to June of 2018. If you are considering a move, now would be the time!
In July, our sales pace was very comparable to last year sales numbers which were strong – we would like this momentum to continue for our sellers. Historically, August inventory levels have stayed relatively flat, but sales do trend down. Let’s keep an eye out to see if this trend continues.
The one other area to keep an eye on is distressed inventory. Short sales are creeping back into the market. Many people who purchased homes back in 2006 and 2007 did so with interest only loans for 10 years, then they adjust to fully amortized loans over the remaining 20 years. This results in big monthly payment increases. Some of the home values are not back to the original purchase price, so refinancing is not always an option for the owner, hence the increase in short sales. It is a tough situation for many people – let’s see how this impacts the market going forward.
School starts early throughout our region this year, so I hope you are able to take advantage of the few remaining weeks of summer. As always, if you have any specific questions about your situation and the housing market, please feel free to call me anytime.
703-652-5777 or scottmacdonald@remax.net
In this new motivational series, Scott will highlight how to become a Peak Performer.
In today’s Peak Performer Series message we discuss another key to success – no limit thinking! Do you practice negative self talk? Do you limit yourself? Being negative keeps you from going to the next level! Listen to Scott’s message about keeping positive.
Need more motivation? Give me a call at 703-652-5777 or email at scottmacdonald@remax.net
Now go sell something!
Who set records this week? Find out in Scott’s weekly market minute message.
If you’d like to talk about your current situation, and if its the right time for you to buy or sell, feel free to give me a call at 703-652-5777 or scottmacdonald@remax.net
In this new motivational series, Scott will highlight how to become a Peak Performer.
In today’s Peak Performer Series message we discuss another key to success. Do you want to be successful? Then you need to FIGURE IT OUT! Find out how by watching Scott’s latest message.
Need more motivation? Give me a call at 703-652-5777 or email at scottmacdonald@remax.net
Now go sell something!
Did you know that the last 2 weeks of July are the MOST popular weeks in the summer to take a vacation? While you’re vacationing, here’s what’s going on in the Northern Virginia market…..
Is now the time for YOU to buy or sell? Interested in learning more about the market and the value of your home? Give me a call at 703-652-5777 or scottmacdonald@remax.net
In this new motivational series, Scott will highlight how to become a Peak Performer.
In today’s Peak Performer Series message we discuss the meaning of the word LOYAL. What are YOU loyal to? Your job, your family, your clients? What happens when you are not loyal? Find out more in this weeks message.
Need more motivation? Give me a call at 703-652-5777 or email at scottmacdonald@remax.net
Now go sell something!
What do the Washington Wizards and prospective home buyers have in common? Find out in this weeks update.
Looking to buy or sell? Now is a great time! Give me a call to discuss your situation –
703-652-5777 or scottmacdonald@remax.net
Have a great weekend!
Scott's Motivation and Real Estate Market Updates 