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It Was an Honor...

A few months ago, I was honored to be featured as the first agent of the month for a national blog "Keeping Current Matters." As a fellow blogger, I have always been highly impressed with the KCM team and their up to date analysis of the real estate market. What I appreciate most about their blog is that the KCM team is intent on providing accurate analysis of trends, developments and the voluminous data that permeates the media with respect to real estate. Steve Harney, the founder of the blog, and a guy I can really relate to says, "It isn't good news and it isn't bad news it's just news." This really sums up part of their approach.

The other little know factoid that the public may not know about is that the KCM team really cares about neighborhoods. As Realtors, we are on the front lines of the ever changing market and it is up to us to help everyone we meet to make the best possible decision when it comes to selling their home. It is the only way we really are going to pull, kick and drag our way out of the mire. So kudos to you KCM for your commitment to real estate and each seller who needs an expert to navigate the turbulent real estate waters.

Posted by:  Glenn Hanon

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Housing Recovery and Shadow Inventory

If you read my posts, you may recognize that I enjoy giving you, the reader, bits and pieces of what it’s like to live in Southeastern Wisconsin. I do some hard reporting on the state of the real estate market, but mostly, I enjoy painting the picture of what it’s like to live in Lake Country, Wisconsin.

However, I am asked frequently about the state of the real estate market, and decided that it is equally important to share with you, the big picture regarding housing in Wisconsin and the nation. My favorite source of information regarding real estate and where it’s heading, is from Steve Harney. I am a pin wearing, card carrying, blog reading, twitter and facebook posting member of “Harney’s Army!” He’s spot on in terms of sharing the truth about the market.

Steve was in Brookfield, today, and I was impressed with this particular comment, “The professional doesn’t see the glass as half empty, or as half full…but recognizes that there’s water in the glass.” I love that!! Buyers and sellers will continue to move, regardless of interest rates, home prices, inventory volumes, etc. My job, as a professional, is to equip my clients with the information they need to maneuver through the ever changing market with the greatest success.

So, in an effort to share my knowledge of the market, I am going to share Steve’s advice and insight on the market with you. Watch for daily links to Steve’s blog, “Keeping Current Matters.” The information is invaluable! My cultural posts will continue, as well, but these links are required reading for the buyer or seller who wants to be “in the know.” Today’s article touches on the subject of the Housing Recovery, and how “shadow inventory” will affect it. Feel free to contact me with questions.

Posted by:  Karen Trepton

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107 Shopping Days and Counting!

Yesterday, I posted an article about the remaining days available to receive the home buyer and seller tax credits. this link also outlines how mortgage interest rates will affect the housing market, after the tax credits expire. The information comes from another blog that I follow, “Keeping Current Matters”, written by Steve Harney, a respected real estate analyst. The information is timely, and relevant for today’s real estate climate. Remember…as of today, there are 107 house shopping days left! Contact me or your Shorewest agent today, to see how we can assist you with your house shopping needs!

Posted by:Karen Trepton

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