REALTOR® Comments
Valerie Almanzar wrote:
The urgency and importance of continuing to move forward with the $8,000 tax credit appears to be understood in this article. The great news is this credit has already helped so many people. I am anxious to see what is decided!
in entry 'Homebuyer Tax Credit Vote Expect On November 2'.
Steve Murtha wrote:
This will be a great aid to the industry, and more importantly, to the nation in general...although it is not specified as to who and when "somebody" gets to pay for it. Nonetheless, it will hopefully, have the additional benefit of putting more people back to work, as result of the multiplier-effect attributed to growth in an economic sector as large as real estate, construction, and banking. Regardless of what the spinmeisters might have to say about the end of the recession, the unemployment figures are dismal and will take a considerable amount of time and "stimulus" to return to so-called healthy levels. My only lament is that there aren't any provisions attached, to enforce a truly expeditious plan of dealing with distressed properties, whether REO or short-sales, by the banking industry that has received the lion's share of stimulus funding, and has been reluctant and/or unable to effectively deal with the significant amount of properties that clog the inventory flow and drag property values down.
in entry 'Senate Panel Strikes Deal to Extend and Expand Home-Buyer Tax Credit'.
Joseph Maez wrote:
The extention and expansion would be great. Some first time home buyers have put on the brakes because of the lack of time to get a FHA Loan done. As far as the expansion of the tax credit that should be an incentive for people that have wanted to make that move but have been waiting it out. All good stuff.
in entry 'Senate Panel Strikes Deal to Extend and Expand Home-Buyer Tax Credit'.
Eloise A. Gift wrote:
It is significant and encouraging that our prices, despite all tne negatives, are still above those reported for 2005.
in entry 'Single-Family Home Sales from 2005-2009: Top Selling Price Ranges'.
Eloise A. Gift wrote:
The statistics reveal reasonable compromises that are keeping the market active and vibrant as it continues to readjust. Areas 50, 92 and 120 rock!
in entry 'September 2008 Home Sales Report'.
Valerie Almanzar wrote:
The New Mexico market continues to remain stable and as the trends show, it is continuing to lead the nation with growth and home sales. There is no better time to buy then now!
in entry 'September 2009 Market Report'.
Christian A. Juarez wrote:
The statistics proof that we have hit bottom and are clearly on the rise again. I love to see this type of possitive results, and will share it with all my clients and friends!!!
in entry 'September 2009 Market Report'.
Steve Murtha wrote:
Wise words from Linda DeVlieg! It's not just anxious neophyte Realtors, but veterans alike....who are all too anxious to rush out to a property and meet a total stranger and invite a situation that they may never return from. If you've been in the business for the last ten years in these parts, the tragic murder of our own Garland Taylor, who responded to a sign call in North Albuquerque Acres---should make everyone stop in their tracks before showing any property without some proper pre-qualifying up front! A former qualifying broker of mine, Tony Ferrell, suggested that every agent have a sign near his phone in the office, with "CITO" written on it...an acronym for, "When CAN you COME In THE OFFICE?"...to remind oneself that if a prospect/suspect is a legitimate buyer, they won't be averse to meeting you where you conduct business. Think about it....if they won't come to your office---do you really want to do business with them? Do lawyers and CPA's rush out to strange locations to meet potential clients they've never met? I don't know one who does, and neither should you/we.
Regarding Open Houses, if you feel like you should host them and/or feel the circumstances of the property could put you in a compromising position....get a partner involved. Invite one of the newer agents in your office to accompany you, and let them learn from you how to conduct and host a successful Open House. Two agents will certainly slow down all, but the most rabid scofflaws and scum of society....so buddy-up, if you must.
in entry 'Fight or Flight? Consider the Best Response to Physical Attack'.
Valerie Almanzar wrote:
The market is definately moving! As the public continues to see the advantages of purchasing now, we can expect to see this trend continue to rise.
in entry 'U.S. Home Prices on the Rise'.
Eloise A. Gift wrote:
To maintain the recovery momentum, we need to have the tax credit extended. I already wrote my senator and congressman to recommend an extension. Have you?
in entry 'IRS Says 1.4 Million Taxpayers Have Used Tax Credit'.
