These were the existing Homes for Sales July 2013 for Zip Code 36066 in Prattville and Autauga County including subdivisions Greystone, Riverchase, Woodland Heights, Silver Hills, Eastwood, The Homeplace, and The Villas at Brookstone. How to use: Find the Price Range in which your home falls. This will show the number of active listings (your competition if you are selling), the number of homes that closed in the last 90 days, the number of homes that close on average in a month, the Percentage Closed Monthly (the likelyhood that one home will close in a month), and the Months of Inventory (how many months worth of homes to sell if no other homes come on the market). A high Months of Inventory figure means a better bargain for buyers. For a personalized report, feel free to contact me.
July 2013 Home Sales Zip Code 36066
July 2013 Home Sales Zip Code 36064
These were the existing Homes for Sale July 2013 for Zip Code 36064 for Pike Road and eastern Montgomery County including subdivisions Bon Terre, Woodland Creek, Bridle Brook, Avalon, Merrywood, Foxwood Providence and The Waters. How to use: Find the Price Range in which your home falls. This will show the number of active listings (your competition if you are selling), the number of homes that closed in the last 90 days, the number of homes that close on average in a month, the Percentage Closed Monthly (the likelyhood that one home will close in a month), and the Months of Inventory (how many months worth of homes to sell if no other homes come on the market). A high Months of Inventory figure indicates a chance for a better bargain for a buyer. For a personalized report, feel free to contact me.
July 2013 Home Sales Zip Code 36054
These were the existing Homes for Sale July 2013 for Zip Code 36054 for Millbrook and Elmore County including subdivisions Thornfield, Grandview Pines, Mill Ridge, Winter Lake, Magnolia Ridge, Stoney Brook, Mountain View, Bishop Place, Jamestown, Grand Oaks, Timberbrook Estates, Plantation Oaks, and The Columns. How to use: Find the Price Range in which your home falls. This will show the number of active listings (your competition if you are selling), the number of homes that closed in the last 90 days, the number of homes that close on average in a month, the Percentage Closed Monthly (the likelyhood that one home will close in a month), and the Months of Inventory (how many months worth of homes to sell if no other homes come on the market). A high Months of Inventory figure indicates a chance for a better bargain for buyers. For a personalized report, feel free to contact me.
July 2013 Home Sales Zip Code 36025
These were the Existing Homes for July 2013 for Zip Code 36025 for the community of Elmore in Elmore County including subdivisions Ferndale, Meadowview, Turtle Trace, Crossgate, Silver Ridge, Diamond Oaks, Brittany Place, Brownstone and Charleston Place. How to use: Find the Price Range in which your home falls. This will show the number of active listings (your competition if you are selling), the number of homes that closed in the last 90 days, the number of homes that close on average in a month, the Percentage Closed Monthly (the likelyhood that one home will close in a month), and the Months of Inventory (how many months worth of homes to sell if no other homes come on the market). A high Months of Inventory figure indicates a better chance of a bargain if you are buying. For a personalized report, feel free to contact me.
July 2013 Home Sales Zip Code 36022
These were the Existing Homes for July 2013 for Zip Code 36022 for Deatsville and Autauga and Elmore County including Pine Level, Holtville, Slapout, and part of Lake Jordan communities and subdivisions Graham Ridge, Rosegate, Caroline Estates, Spring Hollow, Richfield, Dogwood Estates, Brookshire, Garden Park, Northpointe, Wind Mill Ridge, Pinetuckett, Honeysuckle Ridge, Ridgedale Estates, Hidden Valley, Country Oaks, Copper Ridge, and Cobblestone Run. How to use: Find the Price Range in which your home falls. This will show the number of active listings (your competition if you are selling), the number of homes that closed in the last 90 days, the number of homes that close on average in a month, the Percentage Closed Monthly (the likelyhood that one home will close in a month), and the Months of Inventory (how many months worth of homes to sell if no other homes come on the market). A high Months of Inventory figure indicates a better chance of a bargain if you are buying. For a personalized report, feel free to contact me.
It Can’t Hurt to Wait, Can It?
It’s been said that more money has been lost due to indecision than was ever lost because of a bad decision. Regardless of whether you agree with the statement, delaying the decision to buy in today’s market is going to cost the buyer more.
Home prices have gone up considerably in almost every market in the country in the past year and while inventories are beginning to grow, prices are expected to continue to rise. Mortgage rates jumped 1% from the beginning of May to now. They could easily reach 5% by the end of the year and continue to rise in 2014.
Many of the financial experts in the country believe that the economy will not be strong until rates are in the 7% area.
The two components that move the cost of housing are price and mortgage rates. Escalation of either one will have an affect but when both are going up simultaneously, it is dramatic. It can literally eliminate buyers who could have purchased earlier.
The following example shows what would happen to the payments on a $200,000 home if the price were to go up 3% at the same time that the mortgage rates went up 1%. Not only would the payments go up by $150.81 per month, the price of the home would be $6,000 more. Even though the down payment may not change much, the new owner would have to borrow more money. By not acting, it is costing them more in price and payment. The loss of the appreciation would have been equity had they purchased prior to the rise in price.
Where Is It?
You’ve saved for a rainy day or retirement. Congratulations but don’t get too comfortable yet; where is it invested? It’s estimated that over 25% of Americans have their long-term savings in cash instead of investments like stocks, bonds or real estate.
The memories of the financial crisis of 2008 are recent enough to understand why some people may want to avoid the stock market and real estate. Even though Wall Street and housing have rebounded considerably, uncertain investors are sitting on their cash. However, trying to avoid a bad decision can have serious costs too.
If your money is not earning at least at the current inflation rate, you’re losing the purchasing power of your dollars. Bankrate.com estimates the average money-market deposit yields 0.11% and the average five-year certificate of deposit currently yields 0.78%.
Rents are continuing to rise and there is a shortage of good, affordable housing. Single family homes have a significant advantage over many other types of investments. They have high loan-to-value mortgages available at fixed interest rates for long-terms on appreciating assets with distinct tax advantages.
The cash flows are considered to be one of the most attractive features of rental properties. Some investors think of it as a growth stock that pays substantial dividends. In the example shown below, a $125,000 rental with an 80% loan-to-value mortgage at 5% that rents for $1,250 per month, has a positive cash flow before taxes of $3,000 a year.
The rate of return on rental property can be substantially higher than other investments while allowing the investor control that isn’t available in alternatives.
June 2013 Home Sales Zip Code 36022
These were the Existing Homes for June 2013 for Zip Code 36022 for Deatsville and Autauga and Elmore County including Pine Level, Holtville, Slapout, and part of Lake Jordan communities and subdivisions Graham Ridge, Rosegate, Caroline Estates, Spring Hollow, Richfield, Dogwood Estates, Brookshire, Garden Park, Northpointe, Wind Mill Ridge, Pinetuckett, Honeysuckle Ridge, Ridgedale Estates, Hidden Valley, Country Oaks, Copper Ridge, and Cobblestone Run. How to use: Find the Price Range in which your home falls. This will show the number of active listings (your competition if you are selling), the number of homes that closed in the last 90 days, the number of homes that close on average in a month, the Percentage Closed Monthly (the likelyhood that one home will close in a month), and the Months of Inventory (how many months worth of homes to sell if no other homes come on the market). A high Months of Inventory figure indicates a better chance of a bargain if you are buying. For a personalized report, feel free to contact me.
June 2013 Home Sales Zip Code 36025
These were the Existing Homes for June 2013 for Zip Code 36025 for the community of Elmore in Elmore County including subdivisions Ferndale, Meadowview, Turtle Trace, Crossgate, Silver Ridge, Diamond Oaks, Brittany Place, Brownstone and Charleston Place. How to use: Find the Price Range in which your home falls. This will show the number of active listings (your competition if you are selling), the number of homes that closed in the last 90 days, the number of homes that close on average in a month, the Percentage Closed Monthly (the likelyhood that one home will close in a month), and the Months of Inventory (how many months worth of homes to sell if no other homes come on the market). A high Months of Inventory figure indicates a better chance of a bargain if you are buying. For a personalized report, feel free to contact me.
June 2013 Home Sales Zip Code 36054
These were the existing Homes for Sale June 2013 for Zip Code 36054 for Millbrook and Elmore County including subdivisions Thornfield, Grandview Pines, Mill Ridge, Winter Lake, Magnolia Ridge, Stoney Brook, Mountain View, Bishop Place, Jamestown, Grand Oaks, Timberbrook Estates, Plantation Oaks, and The Columns. How to use: Find the Price Range in which your home falls. This will show the number of active listings (your competition if you are selling), the number of homes that closed in the last 90 days, the number of homes that close on average in a month, the Percentage Closed Monthly (the likelyhood that one home will close in a month), and the Months of Inventory (how many months worth of homes to sell if no other homes come on the market). A high Months of Inventory figure indicates a chance for a better bargain for buyers. For a personalized report, feel free to contact me.
