Page 1 of 5 Having trouble viewing this email? Click here Midwest Executive Realty Real Estate Market Snapshot Spring Issue In This Issue Homebuyer questions Prices up, listings down The crystal ball Curb appeal Pimp your bedroom Foreclosure discounts Quick Links Website Listings Newsletter Archive Pinterest Facebook Twitter Resources Realtor.org Trulia Zillow RealtyTrac Business Insider Spring is right around the corner - March 20! March 8, 2013 If you're in the market to sale, then this could be your year! Sellers are 'movin on up'! We're starting to see some pricing stabilization and appreciation in various local and national markets. However,if you're in the market to buy, then interest rates are still low and property discounts are still available. As the real estate season kicks off this month, be sure to stay connected with the latest and greatest in the real estate industry by checking our website. We welcome any feedback or suggestions you may have to further enhance the services. As always, please do not hesitate to contact me if there's anything I can assist with. And feel free to refer my services to family and friends! MARK YOU CALENDARS! *** MAY 4, 2013 *** CITY OF MILWAKEE HOME OWNERSHIP FAIR ITALIAN COMMUNITY CENTER 9AM - 1PM Featured Listings All the best, Sonya Mays First-time Home Buyer Common Questions Should I buy or rent, should I use a real estate broker, what if I have bad credit? U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development Hud.gov Question #1: Why should I buy, instead of rent?
Page 2 of 5 6315 W. Fond du Lac Ave Commercial / Business Residential Apartment Bowling Lanes & Lounge $799,900 Answer: A home is an investment. When you rent, you write your monthly check and that money is gone forever. But when you own your home, you can deduct the cost of your mortgage loan interest from your federal income taxes, and usually from your state taxes. This will save you a lot each year, because the interest you pay will make up most of your monthly payment for most of the years of your mortgage. 900 S. 21st Street Multi-Unit/6-Unit 2 Properties 1 Lot $179,900 Prices Up, Inventory Down Home prices expected to rise at least 3.3 percent annually through 2017 RISMedia 3/6/13 3574 S. 61st Street Multi-Unit 3-Unit $167,500 The housing recovery is expected to grow at an annualized rate of 0.6 percent through the third quarter of this year, then gain momentum and prices are projected to grow 3.7 percent between the third quarters of 2013 and 2014 until settling down to 3.3 percent annual increases over the next three years according to Fiserv, a financial services technology provider using data from the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA). Looking into the Crystal Ball JUST LISTED! 3477-3479 N. 2nd Str Commercial / Business & Residential Apt $139,900 The 15 best housing markets for the next 5 years Business Insider, Money Game 3/4/13 National home prices are expected to climb 0.6 percent in the next year, according to the latest home price report by Fiserv Case-Shiller. But over the next five years, home prices are expected to rise 3.3 percent
Page 3 of 5 417 N. 41st Multi-Unit/4-Unit $72,000 More Bang for Your Buck Exterior replacement projects provide biggest return on investment for homeowners, say REALTORS RISMedia 3/4/13 4143 N. 44th Street 3bd/1.5ba Colonial $59,500 Homeowners looking for the most return on their investment when it comes to remodeling should consider exterior replacement projects. According to the 2013 Remodeling Cost vs. Value Report, REALTORS rated exterior projects among the most valuable home improvement projects. Neighborhood Corner Havenwoods Economic Development Corp. Bloom & Groom 2013 Check out what's happening in the Havenwoods Neighborhood Jazz Up Your Bedroom Design Style-boosting bedroom updates HGTV.com Peek inside the stylish bedrooms of 12 HGTV fans; be inspired by their chic and clever answers to everyday design dilemmas. Layton Boulevard West Neighborhoods Quality of Life Plan Check out what's happening in the Layton Boulevard West Neighborhoods Check out the photos! Click Here>>>
Page 4 of 5 Bay View Neighborhood Chill on the Hill this summer at Humbolt Park every Tuesday night! Check out what's going on at the Bay View Neighborhood Association! Foreclosure Discounts Falling Those amazing deals on foreclosed homes are disappearing Business Insider, Money Game 3/7/13 As housing supply continues to stay tight and home sales pick up, prices continue to rise. There were 2.1 million homes on the market for sale in January, down 24 percent from a year ago. And though new and existing homes entering the market are up, the sales pace increased as well. Sincerely, Sonya Mays, MBA Broker / Principal Midwest Executive Realty www.midwestexecutiverealty.com Forward this email This email was sent to sonya@midexec.com by sonya@midexec.com Update Profile/Email Address Instant removal with SafeUnsubscribe Privacy Policy.
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