Forget the myth that winter is a bad time to sell real estate.  While sales usually inch lower in the cooler months, some real estate pros are saying this winter in particular may be a great time to sell a home.  Here’s why:

1. Mortgage rates are near record breaking lows.
2. Home prices are starting to rebound in many markets across the country.  The National Association of REALTORS reported that home prices in December were 11.5% higher than a year earlier.
3. Homes still remain a good deal:  Prices are rising but remain mostly below 2007 highs, and in many areas, the cost of buying is cheaper than renting.
4. Distressed homes that typically sell at big discounts – up to 20% off – are still widely available.  Short sales and foreclosures accounted for 22% of all existing home sales in November.
5. Many buyers used to want to wait until the end of a school year before moving, but households are changing and moving schedules are less tied to school terms.  That’s because households with children are making up a smaller part of the mix nowadays.
6. Household formation is growing.  Many people who ran into tough economic times several years ago are again looking at real estate ownership.  Enough time has passed so that many of these individuals have re-build credit, built up their savings and now qualify for FHA, VA and conventional financing.

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Is a short sale right for you?

Maybe, it certainly has been a tremendous benefit for many, many owners that have  bought investment property at very high prices only to see them plummet to their current values.

Please read the comments below shared by one of our clients:

 I was the owner of two condos, and was at a loss as to how to handle the decrease in value of the units; due to the downturn in the economy. I have been in the market for 10 years; and envisioned a very long time of negative cash flow with the units; as well as a very large decrease in values. Hopes of recovery in the next few years seemed impossible.

I consulted my CPA and a local Destin Attorney: in order to get some sense of direction.  Upon their advice, I pursued this direction with Mr. John Moran, of “At the Beach Team”.

Within six months, I have disposed of two units.  John Moran, Kris Moran, and Desiree Adams have been wonderful to deal with, and have relieved me of years of worry.  They are very honest and straight forward people; who will have your best interest in mind. 

 Mr. Horne

I don’t know if a short sale is right for you but if you would like to explore the benefits, as well as the downside, of a short sale simply call or text me at 850-217-7618 or send me an email JohnMoran@AtTheBeachTeam.com and I will be happy to walk you through the process.  Then if it makes sense to sell we can talk about how to get the job done quickly with the least amount of stress for you.

One of our clients recently bought a gulf front condo at the beach in Destin Florida.  They bought it as an investment property and decided to renovate right away so that they could be ready to maximize the high summer rental season bookings.  It worked out great and they could not be happier.  Kris Moran, our Buyer’s Agent wrote a blog about the renovation project which offers great tips on how to renovate a condo at the beach.

Here at the beach I sell mostly investment properties – and mostly condos.  I absolutely love selling condos – it is easy to sell what you love and believe in!  I was lucky to meet “Mr. and Mrs. C” and spend a day of their spring break showing them condos in April.   And less than a month later, they are now the owners of a stunning 3 bedroom Gulf front condo.  And they had well over $10,000 booked in rentals before they even closed!  The condo was great when they bought it, but Mrs.  C spent 3 short days after the closing updating it with her own personal touches and next thing you know, she worked her magic and turned the condo into something truly special.  Her ideas are inspiring.  Check out the rest of the story A Beach Condo Before and After.

Check out this article posted on the Floridarealtors.org  website quoting former National Association of Realtor’s President Moe Veissi – who explains why if you are thinking of buying a home or condo real estate conditions have never been better.  Veissi, broker-owner of Veissi & Associates Inc. in Miami, says today’s real estate market has “less folks looking, less inventory and more contracts working. … We’re just now seeing appreciation in real estate prices in some areas of the country. … This is a wonderful time to take advantage of interest rates that are lower than they’ve ever been.”

Click the link to read the entire Real Estate Today Article.  Destin Florida is the place to buy the perfect condo or home.  Check out what is on the market and get ready to buy, buy, buy!  We want to be your real estate source at the beach.  Call us today real estate conditions have never been better.