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VUE Fall Edition 2012
Published by Royal Shell Real Estate Family of Companies
Housing Market Continues to Improve As the year closes out, we continue to see a trend that began in early 2012: The housing market is in recovery. Home sales are up, inventory is down, prices are on the rise, and foreclosure sale activity continues to dip. In addition, interest rates are at all-time lows and investment properties are starting to perform as rental income increases, giving both the home buyer and investor reasons to buy now. Increasingly, consumers are expecting higher mortgage rates and home prices in 2013. Plus, 44 percent of potential buyers say they expect their personal financial situation to improve, which may further fuel the market. Two areas to be watchful of: 1) the declining inventory of homes, and 2) keeping track of the types of homes that are being built and in what communities they are being built. These are vital strategies to finding the perfect home. Our clients benefit from our extensive networking because we not only work with the area’s finest builders, but we also often know of their products and private properties for sale before the public. Now is the time to partner with a professional real estate firm that has the local expertise to guide you through the maze of buying, renting or selling.
Did You KNOW... Royal Shell has 14 offices in Southwest Florida, Central Florida and Southwest North Carolina? Our professional associates have the local knowledge and critical expertise you need to help you make the right decisions for all your real estate needs.
Expertise For Buyers & Sellers Whether you’re buying or selling, Royal Shell Real Estate pros stand ready to show you the way. Buyers and sellers alike appreciate the fact that our highly accredited agents have an average of 20 years of experience. Equally important is that our agents love the Southwest Florida lifestyle! They know the territory like no other team. For you that means local knowledge of where the best homes are, how to market and price your home appropriately if you’re a seller, and if you’re a buyer, how to get the most home for your buying dollar. If you have a rental home, be sure to talk with our rental department to find out how we can help you leverage your investment for maximum return.
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