My Real Estate

Should I hold off selling till after the holidays?

2011-11-22T11:38:00.002-06:00

Client asks me if they should hold off listing their property until the first of the year or hold on until spring?
I told them that in the past holding off was a good strategy, but now with the internet and hectic lifestyles as well as supply and demand there’s a couple things to reconsider.
1) Access to the internet: Now with instant, ubiquitous access to the internet, buyers can keep looking even during the busy holiday schedule.
2) Lighter inventory: Despite our easy access to the internet, there’s still a lingering perception that the end of the year is not a good time to sell. The truth is, serious buyers will continue monitoring the market , wishing there were more properties available.
3) Start of a new year: There’s something about the beginning of a new year that gets people fired up. Maybe it’s due to the end of the year tax planning where they see how much they owe and how much owning a home could help bring in a larger tax return. It could be because of a New Year’s resolution to stop throwing money away on rent or possibly time to invest in rental properties.
Whatever the motivation, there can be an increase in demand at a time when inventory is traditionally low which can result in less competition from other sellers.
Happy Holidays!
Chris

Changes around the corner for Real Estate

2011-05-20T23:01:00.002-05:00

Been a while since last post, major no no but lots of big changes in the way real estate is going.
Plan on launching new ideas to help my buyers find their way around to get what they're looking for in a home. First time home buyers, investors, re-location, the works.
Stay Tuned!
C

Changing Market

2011-02-22T09:53:00.002-06:00

Here in San Antonio the market for mid February 2011 is still active but seems to have hot spots of activity. By doing absorption rate analysis for my clients, a subdivision that was once a buyers market (6 month inventory or more) a few months ago is low on inventory and now a sellers market. Another trend I'm noticing is that my Foreclosure listings are being bought up faster than ever, so if you see one you like don't delay it will disappear.

Finally I found some new search tools for those hidden deals if you want contact me and I'll send you the links.

Over and Out

Chris

Made the Local News KSAT 12

2011-01-13T22:17:00.004-06:00

Story that ran on local San Antonio KSAT 12 news with some of our listings.
Follow Link:
http://www.ksat.com/video/26487238/index.html?taf=ant

General Bidding For HUD Foreclosures

2011-01-11T11:28:00.003-06:00

General Bidding procedures for HUD Foreclosures

1) You will need a pre-approval letter from a Mortgage lender.
2) A cashier’s check payable to HUD, $ 1,000.00 for 50K and up and $ 500.00.
49,999.99 and less.
3) If you are bidding for investment purposes please let me know. Most initial
Listings are owner occupant only. After 30 days on market it usually opens to all bidders.
4) Bids have to come from Registered Licensed Real Estate Agents ONLY.
5) Go to www.hudhomestore.com for information on a particular home including bid deadlines
and loan eligibilities (FHA,Convential,etc…).

Contact information to summit offers:
Chris Murray, ABR
210-488-8064
Realtor4u@gvtc.com
www.chrismurrayrealtor.com
www.chrismurrayrealtor.blogspot.com
21803 Encino Commons, Suite 103
San Antonio, Texas 78259

HUD Foreclosure

2010-12-15T23:18:00.003-06:00

Well the Foreclosure I get to list went live today. 14014 Golden Woods is now on the market so let the bidding begin. Price on the 1,810 sqft home is $ 151,000.00. If ya want to throw a offer at it let me know, I can walk you through the whole deal.

Wimberley Home

2010-11-28T15:39:00.001-06:00

Had a great Saturday in Wimberley, Lots to do and see. While I was there I took some video of one of my listings. Here are two links worth checking out. Have fun hanging them lights.
Chris
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=68wDzZ-j3P4
http://www.wimberleytourism.com/

Del Webb

2010-11-27T05:33:00.000-06:00

Took a tour through Del Webb Community at Alamo Ranch. Very nice, lots of activties and great homes. This is a well thought out way to build homes and live. Can't wait to hit 50!

My First HUD Property

2010-11-21T22:25:00.000-06:00

Got a assigned foreclosure property to sell from work on Friday. It's a bitter sweet. Good to get it into hands that can afford it and sad for those who couldn't afford it. Stay tuned for it's listing to go public. You get 10 days to enter a bid.

Oak Meadow Estates

2010-11-17T10:16:00.000-06:00

Hi! Thanks for visiting my blog. Today I have a video tour of Oak Meadow Estates. Feel free to click on the video footage below to take a look at a listing I have in this wonderful subdivision.

This subdivision is located in the city of Garden Ridge, North East of San Antonio, Texas. The neighborhood is conveniently located near plenty of shopping and dining areas, just a few miles north of Rolling Oaks Mall.