Tulare County Real Estate is Looking Up

“For most folks, no news is good news; for the press, good news is not news.” – Gloria Borger

I thought I would address a common misconception right now in the real estate world. Or at least in our little local world of Tulare County…….The real estate market is good right now!! Bad news sells newspapers, gets high television ratings; it gets your attention on the radio and internet. What you don’t hear is the good news about the real estate market.

This is where I come in. Did you know that approximately 30 percent of homeowners own their home free and clear? That is a huge number when you compare it to the 3.2 percent of homes are in foreclosure in Tulare County. Also, the last 4 homes I put offers in had between 7 and 18 offers in already. That is a great indicator that the market is headed up.

The current market also affords some great opportunities for those looking to purchase a home. First-time homeowners, move-up buyers and investors can all benefit from low home prices, large selection and historically low interest rates.

All of that in addition to the $8,000 First Time Buyer Tax Credit makes it a great time to buy.

Give me a call today to hear more good news about today’s housing market. I can’t wait to share it with you.

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