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It's spring, is your market picking up?

By: Howard Arnoff
Tuesday, February 27, 2007 7:39 PM

It's suddenly spring in Charleston with foliage starting to bloom and I've noticed the market picking up with a significant activity increase. I've noticed lots of unique visitors on my website, good numbers of listing views and MLS searches. Listings are getting good showings, my buyer clients are making appointments to view properties and my phone is ringing much more. The trend looks up, how are you finding real estate to be in your markets?
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Kevin  Tague
Member Since '04

Kevin Tague said:

Views on our listings have tripled in the last few weeks,

More than doubled the number of Solds and Pendings each day on MLS

February 27, 2007 6:56 PM
Richard N Neste Sr. Luxury Real Estate Agent
Member Since '06

Richard N Neste Sr. Luxury Real Estate Agent said:

I am in South Carolina as well and in Hilton Head Island and Bluffton, Jan & Feb are extremely better than the last few years.  I just had clients from Point2 come down and they just bought a townhouse for $300,000 yesterday.  I am happy so far as my company hit 7 digits the second week in January and are looking to be in the 8 digits by the start of Spring.

February 27, 2007 6:58 PM
Traci Fant
Member Since '06

Traci Fant said:

Crossville, Tn here and yes, we are finally beginning to see the market pick up around here. I hope this will be an amazing year for all of us :-)

February 27, 2007 7:14 PM
Kathy  McGraw
Member Since '07

Kathy McGraw said:

I too have seen the market pick up.  I sell a lot of land listings, and finally we have some closed escrows.  Much better than the past few months.  The phone is again ringing, and a different type of buyer has emerged.

February 27, 2007 7:34 PM
Chuck and Nancy Bianchi
Member Since '03

Chuck and Nancy Bianchi said:

LOL, our market is picking up on the west coast as well.

What I'm curious of is your definition of spring.. Its in the mid 40*'s here near San Francisco with snow on the surrounding hills...lol

February 27, 2007 8:08 PM
Thomas Preston
Member Since '06

Thomas Preston said:

Come to think of it I see an increase in my traffic but we have snow on the ground here in NY. Real estate is here to stay ,enjoy the ride.

February 27, 2007 8:19 PM
Sharron and Steve Lobman
Member Since '06

Sharron and Steve Lobman said:

I am not sure if the market is picking up or if my Point2 Web Site is working smarter!

February 27, 2007 9:22 PM
Debbie Wiseman
Member Since '07

Debbie Wiseman said:

Our market is slowly gaining - we have quite a few new listings in our office and the phones and web visitors have increased.  Of course here in Cass County Missouri - it is still winter, expecting some snow tomorrow night.

http://www.jacksonandcasshomes.com

Jackson and Cass County Missouri Real Estate

February 27, 2007 10:08 PM
Gary Szolosi
Member Since '03

Gary Szolosi said:

The SW Florida market is rebounding and sales as well as leads are higher today than the same period 2005 and 2006. If we can keep it snowing in the North our stats will continue to rise. We love our friends in the North but I can tell the weather by the number of hits. If you have a snow day you could down a server. However, I want your weather to turn nice so you can sell some of those homes and people can buy where The Agents furnishes all snow removal- Free of Charge.

February 27, 2007 11:10 PM
Howard Arnoff
Member Since '03

Howard Arnoff said:

Foliage in bloom is my definition of spring, with the azaleas starting to pop, it's still a little cold overnight (40's) but sunshine and 70 is a very nice day. And like Gary says, bad weather in the North is a good sign for real estate in the Southeast.

February 28, 2007 4:45 AM
Sheryl Lynn Webster
Member Since '04

Sheryl Lynn Webster said:

YES.... phones are ringing and people are getting the itch to buy again in the Central Florida market!  I have also gotten a lot of comments on the TV commercials that FAR & NAR developed. God knows we needed it since the local media has had a field day broadcasting "bubble busting" stories for the last year.  I think Associations did a great job on the "buyer market" message and easing the public’s fear in our area.

February 28, 2007 6:12 AM
Susan Murphy
Member Since '04

Susan Murphy said:

Hoping some of the weather that's helping most of you will happen upon Chicago area soon.  We're still snow-blanketed with plenty of icy driveways...phones picking up ever so slowly.  C'mon, Spring!

February 28, 2007 7:50 AM

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