Tuesday, July 28, 2009
Helena, MT #1 place to retire
Well it's official: Helena, MT was just named #1 place to retire for young retirees between 55-59 by USA today. This is old news for those of us living here, of course, but it was nice to have it officially acknowledged. I am a partner in a condo project in a historic building in Helena and about 50% of our buyers fit that criteria. They have chosen Helena for all the same reasons it made the #1 spot: cost of living, outdoor activities, culture and weather. It helps that it is one of the friendliest places I have ever lived (and I have moved about 39 times so far, incl. 3 continents). Making friends here is as easy as attending a local event. Locals are happy to share their favorite places and mean it when they invite you to dinner "sometime". Housing prices are stable and our median home price is actually up by 5%. Of course now that the word is out I am expecting some additional activity....so get your piece of it while the prices are still reasonable!!Give me a call, I will be happy to discuss all of the housing options in our beautiful area. Karina
Thursday, July 2, 2009
How to speed up the timely sale of your home
Even though the market here in Montana is much better than in the rest of the country, certain price ranges are moving slower than others. It seems that homes under $200K are selling at a brisk pace whereas homes in the upper $200-300K range are not moving as fast. Here are some tips to help you sell your home faster:
Lower your asking price to 10 percent to 15 percent below what comparable properties in the neighborhood are selling for.
Spruce up the outside. Update the landscaping. Power-wash the exterior and paint the door.
Appeal to first-time buyers. Advertise on younger consumers’ favorite Web sites, such as Facebook and Twitter. Hire a photographer to shoot the house with a wide-angle lens so the rooms look bigger in online photos.
Price the house in the lower end of the range. A $299,000 house is in the high end of the $250,000 to $300,000 range but a $301,000 home is in the low-end of the $300,000 to $400,000 range.
Do what you can to make the deal close quickly. Be ready to move, offer to pay part of the closing costs, and/or throw in a year’s worth of association fees, or offer a home warranty. Source: Money Magazine, Beth Braverman (06/30/2009)
Call me for additional tips on how to sell your home faster. 406-600-0432
Regards,
Karina
Lower your asking price to 10 percent to 15 percent below what comparable properties in the neighborhood are selling for.
Spruce up the outside. Update the landscaping. Power-wash the exterior and paint the door.
Appeal to first-time buyers. Advertise on younger consumers’ favorite Web sites, such as Facebook and Twitter. Hire a photographer to shoot the house with a wide-angle lens so the rooms look bigger in online photos.
Price the house in the lower end of the range. A $299,000 house is in the high end of the $250,000 to $300,000 range but a $301,000 home is in the low-end of the $300,000 to $400,000 range.
Do what you can to make the deal close quickly. Be ready to move, offer to pay part of the closing costs, and/or throw in a year’s worth of association fees, or offer a home warranty. Source: Money Magazine, Beth Braverman (06/30/2009)
Call me for additional tips on how to sell your home faster. 406-600-0432
Regards,
Karina
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