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In my last post, I knew that July was not going to be a good month, and estimated that perhaps we would have 60 sales of Summit County residential real estate. We were going against 79 sales in July 2009, which, compared to our “usual” months of between 100 and 200 units, was low anyway. This is, for sure, our new normal.

July 2010 the number of transactions was only 50! The only month with fewer sales this year was January, always a slow time, and before that, a year ago, in June 2009. The economic news was not good in May and June, with talk of a double dip, and it affected July closings. That seems to have eased off now, and the good news is that we already have had 100 properties go under contract since July 1, so sales for August should be much better. When I called to set up showings of six properties yesterday, I found that two of them had just gone under contract. That felt like the old days! To match last year, we need 85 sales, but in September and October we have 133 and 110 to do. We are seeing good activity, as Buyers realize that with prices down to 2006 levels in most areas, and interest rates at all time lows, now might be a good time to buy that second home they have always wanted. Sellers are much more cooperative…….

From a recent press release:
HGTV is looking for recently renovated Mountain Great Rooms   Home & Garden Television’s (HGTV) BANG FOR YOUR BUCK is looking for fun and enthusiastic homeowners in the greater Summit County area RIGHT NOW!  Renovations must have taken place within the past three years on a budget ranging from $30K-$120K.  
Each episode will […]

Meredith Hanson has earned the prestigious Certified Distressed Property Expert (CDPE) designation, having completed extensive training in foreclosure avoidance, with a particular emphasis on short sales.  At a time when millions of homeowners are struggling with the possibility of foreclosure, the skills and education amassed by Meredith will help benefit Summit County-area homeowners.
Short sales allow […]

One of my favorite groups in Summit County is the Over the Hill Gang.  You don’t even have to be over the hill to join them, as they accept members as young as 45.   They ski at Copper Mountain four days a week with a ski school guide.  That fact that OHG members are with guides becomes […]

I have no intention for this blog to become a political forum, but I would like those of you who have employer sponsored health insurance to know how the other half lives when it comes to getting our own insurance.
I used to have a “real job”, working for a large department store chain.  They offered me […]