Archive for May, 2011
Animals
Posted by kwsmartteam in Unusual Decor on May 31, 2011
We toured homes for sale last week. I saw a theme.
Busy summer in Sebring!
Posted by kwsmartteam in Events on May 27, 2011
May 28th- Haiti Bible Mission 5K-Highlands Hammock State Park. 8 A.M.
May 28th- Memorial BBQ Salute to the Troops! Noon to 3 P.M. 29 Peaceful Place in Lorida.
June 10th- Gallery Walk in the Circle. Walk, drink, shop! Support your local shops from 5-7 P.M.
June 18th and 19th- Heartland Triathlon. Support your local athletes and see a world class event!
What will you be busy with in Sebring this summer?
Go Putt and Flush!
Posted by kwsmartteam in Fancy Thrones on May 25, 2011
This brings multi-tasking to a new level!
Buy a House NOW….Part 3
Posted by kwsmartteam in Real Estate 101 on May 24, 2011
Part 3 of our series Buy a House NOW. Reason #3- the supply of homes. With more than a 6 month supply, it is a buyer’s market. Right now, we have nearly an 11 month supply in Sebring. This number should steadily decline if current numbers stay on trend. Nationally, we can see that inventory has decreased within the last 10 months.
Home buyers have choices. Home buyers have negotiating power. Smart sellers are offering great homes at excellent prices. What type of home are YOU trying to buy?
Email us at kwsmartteam@gmail.com
The Magic Number
Posted by kwsmartteam in Real Estate 101 on May 22, 2011
$50,000 seems to be the magic number in Sebring real estate. Buyers want a single family home for under $50,000. Currently there are 37 single family homes listed in Sebring, Florida for under $50,000. The first question that you need to ask yourself- how much money do you want to put into it? Then you need to figure out if a house in this price range will have enough space for your needs. You also need to consider which neighborhood you want to live in.
If you’re looking for a 900 square foot fixer, we get ’em!
Interested in a 3/1 on a busy road? No problem!
Maybe you’d be interested in a two bedroom that needs a new roof?
If you bump up your price range just a few thousand dollars, your options expand. In Sebring, we have 56 homes listed for between $55,000 and $75,000. In this price range you can get a modest two bedroom with a brand new kitchen, a bachelor pad on TWO golf courses, or a 1,400 square foot home in the desirable car streets.
What is your magic number? Email us at kwsmartteam@gmail.com
Memorial Salute to the Troops
Posted by kwsmartteam in Events, Smart Causes on May 20, 2011
Kick off the holiday weekend with a BBQ at 29 Peaceful Place in Lorida!
Saturday, May 28th from 12-3.
Bethany Rojas and Ann Pollard of Keller Williams are sponsoring an open house and a Memorial Salute to the Troops. Bring an item (hotel toiletries, non-melty candy, gum, etc) for the troops and get a free lunch! Come check out Florida’s fishing paradise!
See you there!
Buy a House NOW….Part 2.
Posted by kwsmartteam in Real Estate 101 on May 17, 2011
Reason #2 to Buy a House NOW. Mortage rates. They are still near historic lows. BUT they won’t stay there forever. If your mortgage rate goes up 1%, your payment will go up 10%. So which do you think will happen- rates going up or values dropping?
To put it more clearly, on a $180,000 mortgage with a 4.36% mortgage, your monthly payment and interest will be $897. At 5.19% your payment will be $987. At 6%, it jumps ot $1080. That is a difference of $182 a month or $2,184 in one year (a nice vacation for 2). If your rate is 6% instead of 4.36%, you will have paid %65,545 MORE interest over the life of the loan. That is a lot of vacations, PEOPLE!
Take a look back at U.S. mortgage rates. Can you imagine paying 17% interest? Who had any money for vacations back then???
Lenders are still out there. Homes are for sale. What are you waiting for? Email us at kwsmartteam@gmail.com
Golf Hammock Market Report
Posted by kwsmartteam in Market Report on May 15, 2011
Homes Sold in Golf Hammock between January 1, 2011- April 30, 2011: 9
Median List Price: $159,900
Median Sold Price: $141,000
Highest Price Single Family Home Sold: $211,000
Lowest Price Single Family Home Sold: $98,000
Average Days on Market: 159
Want to know how to sell your home in less than 60 days? Email us at kwsmartteam@gmail.com
Keller Williams Red Day
Posted by kwsmartteam in Smart Causes on May 13, 2011
Thank you to all of our KW agents who came out for Red Day! We painted, we sided, we sweated. Habitat for Humanity is a great organization and we are so thankful that they are in our area making a difference. Give where you live!
Buy a House NOW…..Part 1.
Posted by kwsmartteam in Real Estate 101, Uncategorized on May 10, 2011
Today the KW Smart Team is beginning a series entitled BUY A HOUSE. We will be covering, in-depth, why now really is the time to buy a house, especially in the Sebring area.
Reason 1: Homes have never been more affordable. Here is an interesting stat for you- the median mortgage payment on the current median-priced home ($182,400) as a percentage of the median household income ($64,400), is lower than it’s been in a generation. Just 5 years ago home buyers were spending 25% of their income on their mortgage. Twenty years ago it is 35%! That percentage dropped to 14.9% in 2010. That means more money for other things OR a bigger house!
In Sebring, homes are even more affordable than the national average. Our median home price is $129,450. At this price, do you really think you’ll lose money if you decide to sell in 5 or 7 years?
Looking to buy in Sebring? We’ve got your dream home! Email us at kwsmartteam@gmail.com
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