THE HOUSING MARKET HAS TURNED THE CORNER

The National Association of Realtors@ (NAR) in the US has reported that Pending home sales rose to highest level in 2 years. NAR’s pending home sales index, a forward-looking indicator based on contract signings, rose 4.1% to 101.4 in March from an upwardly revised 97.4 in February. It is 12.8% above March 2011 when it was 89.9. The data reflects contracts but not closings. The index is now at the highest level since April 2010 when it reached 111.3.
Lawrence Yun, NAR chief economist, said 2012 is expected to be a year of recovery for housing. “First-quarter sales closings were the highest first-quarter sales in five years. The latest contract signing activity suggests the second quarter will be equally good,” he said. “The housing market has clearly turned the corner,” Yun added. “Rising sales are bringing down inventory and creating much more balanced conditions ... which means home prices will be rising in more areas as the year progresses.”
The median list prices of homes for sale nationwide in the US are up 5.56 % over the last year, according to realtor.com. Long Realty CEO Rosey Koberlain has reported that there is a sharp decline in the inventory. In Tucson AZ, they are down to 4 months supply and Phoenix, AZ is down to 2.5 months. Rocky Point is no exception.
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TIME TO SELL YOUR REAL ESTATE

Now is the time to sell
Traditionally, most homes have sold during the spring months. In the current volatile housing market, the time of year is not the most reliable predictor of the best time to sell. Homes certainly show better in spring than they do on a dark and dreary winter day. In Rocky Point we have found that the most closings occur during May/June and November/December. The weather and seasons have some effect on home sales. However a bigger influence on the Housing market is the financial recovery and overall economic situation. The Bad Press about Mexico is not helping either. Bad economic news and massive uncertainty lowers consumer confidence. Buyers need to have jobs, but they also need to feel confident in their future to take on a major purchase like a vacation home.
The best time to sell is when consumer confidence is on the upswing; interest rates are low; unemployment is decreasing; the economic news is mild; and there are more buyers in your local market niche than there are sellers. A high-demand, low-inventory market gives sellers an edge.
Interest rates are currently at historic lows and are expected to stay low for the rest of the year. Capital Economics, an analytics firm, expects the housing crisis to end this year partially due to lenders loosening credit. According to Capital Economics, one indicator of loosening is that banks are now lending 82 percent of loan-to-value (LTV) an 8 point increase from last year. This means qualified buyers need less cash to buy, which should lead to more sales this year, although higher home prices are not expected.
These positive indicators combined with a drop in homes for sale at the end of 2011 and a decrease in unemployment may provide an opportunity for sellers in spring 2012, provided their homes are priced right for the market.
Regardless of the economic indicators, the best time to sell is when the time is right for you.
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THE REAL ESTATE MARKET

The Real Estate Market in Rocky Point is still heading in the right direction. The sales for the last month is reflected Here are some links to view for detailed information:
Sold Properties
Pending Properties
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