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In Orange County, California, real estate brokers have a reason to smile. July home sales in Orange County rose 17 percent compared to one year ago.
According to DataQuick, July's home sales included 2,799 new homes, condos and existing single family residences. This is good news, especially since the last time Orange County home sales exceeded the 2007 pace was September of 2005.
DataQuick also reported a sales increase in 49 of Orange County's 83 zip codes. Sales are up 215 percent alone in south Santa Ana's 92707, better known to some as South Coast Metro.
The rise in home sales may be attributed to the drop in home prices and the $7,500 first time homebuyer tax credit included in Bush's new housing bill.
As more buyers enter the market, the demand for real estate professionals will increase. And now is the perfect time to enhance your real estate career by getting your real estate broker license. Enroll in an online broker license course, expand your expertise in your free time and play a vital role in turing homeownership dreams into reality.
By Danielle Macklin, Allied Real Estate School, www.brokerlicense.com
Labels: Broker, California Real Estate Broker, Orange County Real Estate Broker
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With a softer dollar and lower home prices, the United States is drawing international buyers in a big way. According to the 2008 NAR Profile of International Home Buying Activity, between 150,000 and 190,000 homes were sold to international buyers between May 2007 and May 2008. Here are some highlights from NAR's report:
- International buyers purchased properties in every U.S. state
- States most popular with international buyers: Florida, California and Texas
- Four in 10 international buyers paid for their home in cash
- Over 14% of properties sold to international buyers sold in excess of $750,000
- Canadian buyers doubled from 11% in 2007 to 23.05% in 2008
- Of the realtors surveyed by NAR, 26% served international clients in the past year
What does this mean for U.S real estate agents? If you haven't already, broaden your horizons and start thinking globally, not just locally. If your farm isn't providing the business it used to, why not try something new? Use the Internet to start networking and marketing to this new stream of eager buyers. You just might find yourself a new, comfortable niche.
By Danielle Macklin, Allied Schools, www.brokerlicense.com
Labels: California Real Estate Broker, Real Estate Agent, real estate buyer, real estate market
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On July 30, 2008, Bush signed the Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008 to help stabilize financial markets. This measure is regarded as the most significant housing legislation in decades.
The bill may provide mortgage relief to overextended homeowners, offer first-time homebuyers with tax credits up to $7,500, plus low income housing tax credits will make rental housing more affordable.
So, what does this all mean?
Mortgage relief is a positive step towards fewer foreclosures. With a decreased number of homes on the market and an increased demand from buyers with tax credits, the real estate market is on the upswing.
According to Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives, "this legislation will help strengthen the housing market and create jobs."
As more buyers enter the market, the demand for real estate professionals, brokers, appraisers and home inspectors will increase. And now is the perfect time to prepare for a real estate career. Trained real estate professionals will play an important role in facilitating the housing bill, but turning homeownership dreams into reality will be the most fulfilling part of this career choice.
By Danielle Macklin, Allied Real Estate School, www.brokerlicense.com
Labels: Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008, housing bill, Real Estate
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