A WHOLE NEW BALLGAME
According to a recent survey conducted by the National Association of REALTORS®, close to one third of existing home sales were either foreclosures or short sales (meaning sales in which the lender agreed to allow the home to sell for less than the amount outstanding on the mortgage). Indeed, it seems for now that these "distressed properties" have become the new "traditional" sales transaction.
This is why it is so important to seek the representation of a specially trained and qualified real estate professional. Sellers particularly need assistance in navigating these complex short sale transactions, and buyers need guidance if they are to take advantage of these delicate opportunities.
Obviously, real estate agents are among the biggest advocates for homeownership, and we strongly believe that any home lost to foreclosure is one too many. Regrettably, some circumstances arise where homeowners are simply unable to maintain their mortgage payments, and risk going into default. In those cases, a trusted agent's specialized knowledge can help secure a short sale and keep the sellers out of the grueling foreclosure process.
Aside from staying current on national and local laws that apply to short sales and foreclosures, realty professionals are trained in qualifying sellers for assistance, negotiating with lenders, protecting buyers, and limiting risk. Now more than ever, it makes sense for both sellers and buyers to seek professional representation.
As your Real Estate Advisor, I can help you find your DREAM HOME, or provide you with a FREE HOME VALUATION to help you sell your current property. My experience with homes located in Richmond County, Rockingham, Hamlet, Ellerbe, Cordova, and Hoffman NC comes from having a Top Producing Office that values client relationships more than sales.
Nicole Hayden GRI, CRS
Our motto is "Buy or Sell with Me & Use This Truck to Move for Free"
To view properties for sale or get the latest real estate information in Richmond County, NC, visit my website at
www.RichmondCountyHomes.com
I can be reached by e-mail @ Nicole@NicoleHayden.com if you have any questions or need to schedule a listing or showing appointment.
Specialties:
•· Home Sales- Existing and new Construction
•· Investment properties
•· REO/Foreclosure Properties
•· Relocation
Community:
As a professional in my community I also participate in our local Chamber of Commerce and am a member of the newly formed Ambassador Group that helps bring in and work with new members. Also, I am a member of the Richmond County Education Foundation Board, Richmond County Women's Service League, Vice-President for the Richmond County Board of Realtors, and RPAC Chair for 2009.
I look forward to working with you.
Thursday, October 14, 2010
Tuesday, September 28, 2010
50+ Acres of Land for Sale, Rockingham NC 28379
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Looking for privacy. Want to build in the middle of the country, this is the land for you. |
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Thursday, September 23, 2010
141 Smith Jones Road, Rockingham NC 28379, Home for Sale
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You'll cherish living on the water in this low-maintenance vinyl-siding home on 1.34 acres. Offers 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, bold dining room, master suite with sitting room, custom storage for linens, walk-in closet for your wardrobe, dual sinks, casual great room with fireplace, wood floors, sophisticated kitchen with under-counter lights for better visibility, wine rack, custom cabinets, breakfast area, dishwasher, microwave, appliances included, granite countertops, work island for open cookbooks, refrigerator, pantry, electric range. $336,000. |
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Monday, September 20, 2010
The Long and The Short of It
Markets go up, markets go down. Sometimes we see it coming, sometimes we don't. It all depends on what both consumers and businesses are buying, and when. How can we tell if and when real estate will recover?
We need to ignore short term fluctuations, like the spike in home sales last November, when buyers thought the first-time tax credit would expire. Then sales rates dropped significantly when Congress extended the tax credit and removed that orginal sensne of urgency.
We need to pay attention to long-term forecasts instead. Consider that homeownership increases by roughly 1 million each year. There are 4 million births, 2 million deaths, 1 million new immigrants, 2 million weddings and 1 million divorces each year. All of those events spur people to buy and/or sell a home.
Crunch the numbers, and you'll see that we can expect roughly 60 million home sales in the next decade. Regardless of the subprime mortgage debacle, and the ensuming foreclosure crisis, real estate will remain on the rails, an unstoppable freight train barreling towards homeownership.
Just as surely as the market sees recovery, buyers and sellers still need representation in these transactions. A recent survey by the Nation Association of Realtors reveals that 80% of buyers and sellers would recommend their agent to family and friends. That's a loud signal of the value of representation.
Call me today to get your house SOLD, I have buyers. Call me at 910-997-2260 or visit my website at http://www.nicolehayden.com/
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