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    June 28, 2009

    Leading Indicator or Lagging Indicator?

    Judy Michaelis @ 6:24 pm

    Is the ability or inability to get a building inspector a leading or lagging indicator of the real estate market? I’m not sure. In the beginning of June when, interest rates went up a full point in a 10 day period, I was not surprised when I began to get more showings for my listings, and apprehensive buyers were beginning to make offers, but nothing prepared me for the shock of trying to get a building inspector at the last minute.

    I had just sold a great house down at Compo beach for $1million dollar less than its original  asking price and was quite excited for my buyer for her to be getting such an amazing well built house at a really fair price. I had recommended the same building inspector who had inspected the last few sales I had, and we were set for a Saturday inspection — definitely the most popular day for inspectors. I was happy my buyer did not have to take any time off from work. When I got a call late Thursday night telling me that the inspector was in the hospital and would not be available, I didn’t panic (even though contracts had to be signed by Monday). I just figured I’d make a couple of calls in the  morning and get someone else. I started at 7:30 am and could not get one till I made over 25 calls to inspectors. John Oppenheimer, one inspector who was  recommended by different 3 people, is busy for the next 2 weeks!! So is the market picking up?  You tell me!!!

    June 1, 2009

    How is the market?

    Judy Michaelis @ 4:51 pm

    May 18, 2009

    If I can’t sell my house for my price I’ll rent it…two yrs ago my neighbor

    Judy Michaelis @ 4:39 pm

    May 11, 2009

    A home across from the Newman Estate is on the Market

    Judy Michaelis @ 6:30 pm

    May 4, 2009

    Do I really have to put a sign on my property?

    Judy Michaelis @ 4:12 pm

    April 27, 2009

    Rumors

    Judy Michaelis @ 4:35 pm

    April 20, 2009

    What is my house worth?

    Judy Michaelis @ 4:32 pm

    April 6, 2009

    Back in the Day

    Judy Michaelis @ 8:08 pm

    February 8, 2009

    Price it right and it will sell right away!

    Judy Michaelis @ 7:17 pm

    January 1, 2009

    Happy New Year!

    Judy Michaelis @ 2:09 pm
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