Informative information on all the steps of buying and selling real estate, as provided by a 40 year industry leader in the real estate business, as a full time Realtor. Experience and expertise you can trust
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Land & Property Insights makes property ownership and land records easy to understand in India. We explain important documents like Patta and Chitta in simple terms. Whether you’re buying your first home or already own property, our podcast gives you useful tips and clear advice. Join us to learn more about real estate and feel confident in your choices!
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Yes, inventory has increased but just a little as homes continue to sell, with some selling in less than a week and some taking longer. Summer months typically are slower so we will be watching how the market trends thru July and August. Make it a GREAT summer!Ray Dove
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As I have mentioned before, the real estate inventory is creeping up yet it is still way below a "normal" inventory market. To be considered a normal and stabilized market for both buyers and sellers we would need to have 4 to 8 months of inventory. In also included my thoughts on buyers trying to renegotiate their buyer broker services agreement w…
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Latest real estate activity for April 2025 from our NWMLS - Homes are selling! The Spring market is here!
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We are seeing more homes come on the market and with those for sale we are seeing homes selling, some selling for over their asking prices!Ray Dove
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Yes, home loan interest rates are edging downward! Appears to be a strong Spring market with some homes selling over their asking priceRay Dove
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We are headed into our Spring market and are seeing a little more inventory, but not really, as homes are selliing, especially if they are priced accordingly. Yes, interest rates are edging downward and if they continue to do so we will see more buyer activity and if we do get more buyer activity with our current inventory of homes we will start se…
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As well as some added thoughts on getting approved for financing if you are serious about looking for a home, as a buyer, and getting your home ready to sell if you are a seller. Thanks for listening!Ray Dove
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Hot off the Press! Real estate activity report from the NWMLS-December 2024 - for King, Snohomish, and Pierce Counties in Washington.
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As expected, lower inventory in the month of December and likely attributed to the earlier wind storm and the holiday season. The Spring market will provide us with better information on how the 2025 real estate market will trend for these three counties in Washington State.Ray Dove
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Hot off the Press! Real estate activity report from the NWMLS-November 2024 - for King, Snohomish, and Pierce Counties in Washington.
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Our inventory has dipped again and am seeing even less inventory in Decmember. If we get lower home loan interest rates in the 1st quarter of 2025 we will see increased buyer traffic as well as increased home prices.Ray Dove
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I added some thoughts on how to get ready to start your home search and some things to do to get your home ready to sell if you are a seller. I am also suggesting that you do the research as a buyer and seller to make sure that the information provided by the seller to the buyer is true and correct as the sellers have an obligation to represent the…
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In this episode, we explain Patta Chitta in simple words. Learn what they mean, why they are important, and how to apply for them. Check clear steps on the documents you need and how these records help secure your land.
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Good news for buyers - inventory has increased this past month, yet good homes are still selling qucikly. We are seeing some price adjustmenst as well and those new prices are making those homes very attractive. Good time to be a buyer and YES still a good time to be a seller.Ray Dove
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Even with interest rates slowly going down we are seeing an increase in inventory, and adjusted asking prices, yet homes are still selling. I belive that this fall we will see more buyer activity and inventory decreasing due to lower interest rates. Have also included in this Podcast some thoughts on VA and FHA assumable loans and my thoughts on ge…
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We are seeing a bump in inventory, not much, yet if interest rates continue to move downward the inventory is likely to decrease with increased buyer activity. We are seeing, in some markets, multiple offers and homes selling over their asking prices.Ray Dove
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Seeing a bump in inventory yet several properties are selling with multiple offers, even with rising interest rates.Ray Dove
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A few examples of why good buyer brokers are worth every penny you spend on having them represent you as those good brokers do far more than "just" opening a door for you. Their value is way beyond showing you homes!Ray Dove
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Starting to see a little more inventory to select from yet good homes that are priced well are selling in less than a week. Interest rates are down to 7% 30 year fixed this week.Ray Dove
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This Podcast includes a letter sent to ALL NWMLS members in Washington State so I decided to share that letter with you so that you had "real" information instead of how the media spins things. If you would like more information feel free to reach out to me.Ray Dove
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Selling your parents home, Proper etiquette when attending an Open House and visting homes , and opportunities to assume VA or FHA loans
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Some advice andon the ideal steps to take to either sell your parents home and/or to help your aprents downsize to a smaller home or move to a 55+ neighborhood. We are starting to see homes come on the market that have VA and FHA assumable loans, so do not overlook them as they might be a good opportunity for you to assume at their low interest rat…
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Again, homes are selling and prices continue to go up, yet we still have very low inventory!Ray Dove
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Yes, the Spring real estate market is underway, seeing a few more properties come on the market, yet even with higher interest rates homes are still going up in value and selling quicklyRay Dove
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As we go forward and tranistion to the new state law I wanted to share my insights on the obligations of buyers agents as they represent buyers, as it pertains to the new law. Feel free to reach out with any questions or concerns.Ray Dove
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Yes, even with low inventory we are seeing homes sale, with some homes getting multiple offers.Ray Dove
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Yes, we continue to struggle with very low inventory, yet buyers are looking and buying homes with a few homes being sold after receiving multiple offers. If we see any interest rate reductions I think the market will get busier with more buyer activity and the inventory will contuinue to shrink as all indications are that we will not see any incre…
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Mortgage rates and the local real estate market - with Laurie Ausmus at Washington First Mortgage Loan Corp
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What is going on with the mortgage rates? What does it look like for interest rates in the near future? Are there and loan programs that are appealing to buyers? Is this a good time to buy or sell?Ray Dove
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Happy New Year! December was another month of continued low inventory, the only real highlight was that interest rates had fallen to the low 6% which helped with increased sales. I believe that rates will fall to the mid 5's by the spring of 2024. As a reminder, Jan 1 2024 ALL buyers MUST sign the new state approved Buyer Broker Service Agreement. …
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Nov 2023 NWMLS Stats and New NWMLS rules on buyers representation and buyer compensation to real estate brokers
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Yes, interest rates continue to go down, and Yes home are selling! Starting Jan 2024 there will be new rules on buyer representation, written contracts, that will include how the buyer broker will be compensated, either from the seller(s) or the buyer(s).Ray Dove
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YES, homes are still selling, YES buyers are looking and YES interest rates have gone down for the last 2 weeks. - There are lots of great homes to buy!Ray Dove
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Market Activity from our NWMLS for Sept 2023 and New laws on Agency and Agent/Broker compensation starting January 2024.
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Yes, the market is still very active with lots of buyer interest in "good" homes (homes in good condition and preiced according to current market valuations) even with higher interest rates. We also have new state laws taking place effective January 2024, have a discussion with your real estate Agent/Broker about the changes as this will affect BOT…
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Consisten theme, no inventory, higher interest rates and yet buyers are active and buying. A good time to sell!Ray Dove
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My challenges with a couple of home sales recently - My suggestions to help you avoid potential pitfalls of your real estate transaction
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Ranting somewhat but what I discuss today is very valid on how real estate transactions can go sideways and fall apart. The best offense is to have a good defense, meaning get your home ready to sell and have full transparency to all parties and you will likely have a very satisfactory and successful transaction.…
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Also some thoughts on building inspections and home improvement suggestionsRay Dove
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As we continue to work with the challenges of VERY low inventory we are still seeing homes sell as well as home prices remaining clsoe to their values for a year ago. Great time to be a buyer!Ray Dove
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Trina Gragg-Jackson born and raised in the Asheville area. Trina Gragg -Jackson has been a staple in her community. Giving of her time and resources to many of her students. Trina attended St Augustines University majoring in Business Management and minoring in Computer Science. She later attended Beauty College and received her NC cosmetology inst…
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Low, Low, Low inventory yet what is on the market is selling for 30 days or less, depending on certain market areas.Ray Dove
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Low, Low inventory and YES homes are selling with some selling for much higher than their asking prices.Ray Dove
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LLPA new home loan fees - the cost of getting a home loan has gone for those with good income, good credit and large downpayments - Starting today, May 1 2023
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I am perplexed as to why they would bring in such a program that penalizes people for having good paying jobs, good credit and a history of saving money so that they can have a larger downpayment - I think this is absolutely ridiculous!Ray Dove
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Lawsuit regarding real estate commissions that were paid by sellers to a buyers agent - My thoughts
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Ray Dove
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March 2023 NWMLS Sales Activity- With VERY low inventory of homes we are seeing a lackluster Spring market
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So far, with dinishing inventory we are seeing a lack luster Spring market yet even with higher interest rates we have buyers not only looking to buy they ARE buying homes.Ray Dove
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Decided to share my thoughts as well as additional information from Inman Real Estate (real estate industry newsletter) on the trends we have seen in the past and what we are seeing unfold in our Spring 2023 real estate market. Always good to look at the past trends and how those trends are shaping our current market…
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After graduating from Mars Hill College in 1995, Patrick Crudup worked for the Asheville Parks and Recreation Department, using skills he acquired while studying recreation administration. In 2002, he joined the Asheville Fire Department and completed the Firefighter Training Academy. Since then, he has worked hard to serve the AFD and has achieved…
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We are seeing lots of buyer activity, yet we are also seeing very little inventory so when you go to look at homes you may be up against competing offers from other buyers. If you are a seller and price your home/property according to the current market you may very well see multiple offers.Ray Dove
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