What do Buyer's Want?

We could certainly say that this is a Buyer's market with housing prices bottoming out and stabilizing and interests staying pretty low the buyer's have all the advantage right now.  According to Realtor.com buyer's have pretty specific needs these days that are different from the trends of the past few years.

 Here are the 4 main things that home buyers are looking for these days:

If you're a current buyer or browser in today's market do you agree with these 4 items?
If not, do you see any other trends happening?

All pictures and information found at this source, Realtor.com blog:  http://styledstagedsold.blogs.realtor.org/2012/07/09/what-do-home-buyers-want-today/

Top 10 Cities for Young Professionals

I saw this article and I just had to share it!  Are you a 20 or 30 something looking for a fun place to live with low unemployment, affordable housing and rentals, and education and entertainment opportunities?  Then this is the article for you.
According to Moving.com these cities encompass everything that the "millennials" are looking for these days. 

Here is the top 10 list:

1. Athens, Ga.
Unemployment: 6.5%
Average rent price: $798
Median home list price: $174,900

2. Chapel Hill, N.C.
Unemployment: 7.4%
Average rent price: $1,260
Median home list price: $219,900

3. Corvallis, Ore.
Unemployment: 5.7%
Average rent price: $1,043
Median home list price: $283,700

4. Dallas
Unemployment: 6.8%
Average rent price: $1,168
Median home list price: $204,900

5. Ithaca, N.Y.
Unemployment: 6.4%
Average rent price: $1,034
Median home list price: $276,000

6. Oklahoma City, Okla.
Unemployment: 4.5%
Average rent price: $707
Median home list price: $154,900

7. Pittsburgh, Pa.
Unemployment: 6.6%
Average rent price: $1,030
Median home list price: $143,250

8. Phoenix, Ariz.
 Unemployment: 7.2%
 Average rent price: $834
 Median home list price: $185,500

9. Tacoma, Wash.
 Unemployment: 7.6%
Average rent price: $963
 Median home list price: $239,000

.10. Tallahassee, Fla.
Unemployment: 7.2%
 Average rent price: $764
 Median home list price: $159,000

What do you think?  Do you live in one of these cities?  Do you think it's a great place for millennials?


For the Source and to read more about each city:  The 10 Best Cities for Millennials - 24/7 Wall St. http://247wallst.com/2012/07/09/the-10-best-cities-for-millennials/#ixzz21U7ffeWk

Welcome!

Welcome all!  I have left the wonderful world of corporate event planning and I am venturing into today's exciting and some what scary real estate market to be a Realtor!  First and foremost I love and adore houses whether they are grand mansions or teeny tiny cottages,  I believe that any house can be turned into a home.  I have loved every house that I have lived in and I hope that by entering this field I can help others realize their American dream and find a home that they will love and enjoy for many years to come.

 Our House purchased in August 2008

Real estate and home buying isn't all about pretty front doors, paint colors, and new furniture.  Buying  a house involves many pages of what can be very confusing and intimidating paper work but that's what your Realtor is for, to guide you and help you make a smart educated decision when it comes to the biggest investment of your life.  
Feel free to join me as I document my journey into this new world of selling real estate and all the exciting and crazy things that happen along the way!