Existing Home Sales Rise In February

Sales of existing homes increased in February and remain within a fairly stable range, according to the National Association of Realtors®.

Existing-home sales – including single-family, townhomes, condominiums and co-ops – rose 2.9 percent to a seasonally adjusted annual rate (1) of 5.03 million units in February from a pace of 4.89 million in January, but remain 23.8 percent below the 6.60 million-unit level in February 2007. The sales pace has been in a fairly narrow range since last September.

Lawrence Yun, NAR chief economist, said the gain is encouraging…“The improvement is another sign that the market is stabilizing,” he said. “Buyers taking advantage of higher loan limits for both FHA and conventional mortgages will unleash some pent-up demand.”

http://www.realtor.org/press_room/news_releases/2008/existing_home_sales_rise_in_february.html


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Spring Into Action!

It's official: Spring has arrived. With warmer weather on the horizon, now's the time to spruce up your home for faster sale or simply add value, without spending a bundle. Inexpensive touches like fresh paint, new throw pillows or front-entrance planters filled with colorful flowers can give your home that extra edge.

• Spring into cleaning – Use a little elbow grease to
  make your floors, windows, appliances and light
  fixtures sparkle. Potential buyers feel more comfortable
  when viewing a clean house.
• Minimize clutter – “Less is more” when it comes
  to staging your home for sale. Put anything in storage
  that takes away from a room’s overall impact.
• Organize closets – A well-organized closet will appear
  roomier, which is what buyers want. There are
  a number of affordable closet shelving and storage
  systems that you can install yourself.
• Paint works wonders – Fresh paint can be the
  least expensive way to transform a room. Neutral
  colors work best because a buyer can move in
  now and choose their custom colors later.
• Make a great first impression – Pretend that
  you’re entering your home for the first time. If there
  are cobwebs or peeling paint on your front door,
  that first impression will be negative. Make needed
  repairs and replace an overly-worn welcome mat
  with a new one.
• Add color with containers – Add container plantings
  to your front entrance for a welcoming focal
  point. The following plants are perfect for spring:
  ivy, sweet alyssum, geranium, snapdragon, salvia,
  liriope, and dianthus.
• Fresh cut flowers – Fresh flowers bring the outdoors
  inside, adding color and aroma. If your home
  is painted in neutral tones, choose brightly colored
  flowers. If your home is already full of color, opt for
  lighter hues, such as white or yellow.
• Spring touches – Lighten up your decorating
  with throws and toss pillows that say “Spring”.
  Pack away those heavier quilts and winter accent
  pieces.
• Hot color trends – This Spring, soothing mint and
  bright foliage are two striking variations of this
  season’s signature color: green. Other tones also
  incorporate a hint of green, including light, airy
  blues and deeper gray teals. Honey-hued yellows
  and subtle shaded purples, along with bright white
  round out the season’s palette.

Source: https://www.lowesrealtorbenefits.com/newsletter/2007/march.htm

Christina Asad Edwards, REALTOR
2006 & 2007 Sales Masters Top Agent
Christina.AsadEdwards@RealLiving.com
http://www.teamedwards.info/
mobile or text 937-205-4741
office 937-573-0082
fax 937-433-3561
Real Living Realty - #1 in OHIO!
Realty, Mortgage, Title, Relocation