Washtenaw County Real Estate

Interest Rates

Kandace Fredrick — Mon, 20 Aug 2007 23:35:00 GMT

Mortgage companies are taking a dive right now and something needs to be done to get the economy back on track. The one thing we can hope for is that the interest will start dropping to make things happen. If interest rates go down, anyone who has been thinking of buying a home should take advantage of the buyers market. Homes are being priced lower than I have seen them in years!

Do you need help or not?

Kandace Fredrick — Thu, 05 Jul 2007 15:47:00 GMT

Some people may think that they can buy a home without using an agent. That's true, you can, but why would you? Did you know that the buyers agent gets paid out of the transaction? The seller pays their agent who in turn offers 1/2 of that commission (most of the time it is half) to the buyers agent for bringing an able and willing buyer. The seller is paying someone to represent them in the transaction, why would you want to call the agent that the seller has hired? They are working for the seller, not you. You can find yourself an agent to work in your best interest. It will not cost you anything and will in fact, in most cases, save you thousands of dollars. Not only that, but your agent will give you access to everything on the market, not just the one house that you may be interested in viewing. Your agent will also determine a fair market value for the home you choose and negotiate in your best interest to get you the best price and terms. So, can you buy a house without your own agent, sure you can! Should you buy a home without your own agent? Absolutely not!

Buyers Market

Kandace Fredrick — Mon, 23 Apr 2007 13:10:00 GMT

It is still a buyers market out there and it is a great time to buy. If you are first time home buyer, you shoud take advantage of this exciting opportunity to finally be a home owner while the getting is good. There are so many homes to choose from and the prices are the lowest they have been in years. We have no way of telling what is to come in the near future. Prices could go up, but why wait and take that chance. Buying now is the way to go and could get you in that home you could never have gotten into 2 years ago.

Buyer Report

Kandace Fredrick — Wed, 18 Apr 2007 14:32:00 GMT

Did you know that it could take up to 3 days for a new listing to show up on Realtor.com. If you are searching homes by using Realtor.com you could be missing out on a great new home that fits your criteria because someone else received in their in-box from their buyers agent the moment it came on the market. Don't miss out on a new listing - hire yourself a buyers agent to ensure you have representation and that you receive new listings as soon as they come on the market.

Is market picking up?

Kandace Fredrick — Fri, 02 Feb 2007 16:51:00 GMT

I have noticed a significant increase in the amount of showings that are happening on my listings lately. Could this mean the market is picking up or is it a fluke? Personally, I think we may still be in a slump but possibly slight increase in activity after the holidays. Hope it means better news for sellers and that the buyers are moving forward. Only time will tell.

Happy New Year!

Kandace Fredrick — Wed, 03 Jan 2007 16:39:00 GMT

I am so excited about the New Year! Hoping that the market will pick up and things will start moving! Buyers should buy now and sellers should hang in there in hopes for an upward swing in the market.

interest rates and market

Kandace Fredrick — Wed, 06 Dec 2006 19:03:00 GMT

Interest rates seem to be staying the same, although slightly higher than last year. The market is still slow. Seems to be considerably more showings on properties yet still no takers. Prices of homes are getting better for the buyers, yet sellers are still concerned about where the falling prices will stop.

Purchasing New Construction

Kandace Fredrick — Fri, 17 Nov 2006 18:22:00 GMT

Remember when purchasing new construction that you are still able to and should have representation. Most builders offer compensation to buyers agents and therefore you will feel more comfortable knowing you have someone on your side.

Interesting statistics

Kandace Fredrick — Mon, 13 Nov 2006 17:49:00 GMT

There are currently approximately 2,589 residential homes for sale in Washtenaw County. This is not counting condo's. There have been 41 residential homes that have sold so far for the month of November. Amazing!

My Own Business

Kandace Fredrick — Wed, 08 Nov 2006 21:27:00 GMT

It is great to have been able to open my own company. With the way the market is going and my 10 month old son in my life, I believe it was a great opportunity to start out on my own. I hope to be able to service my clients to their satisfaction and am looking forward to many wonderful years with my past, present and future clients.