I knew we were awfully busy lately. I told my husband the day after Christmas the phone started ringing and I went a couple of months with hardly a day off. The average sale price also rose last month in several counties around Tampa Bay.
Hillsborough county sales were up 32% in March. The housing “affordability index” is the best it’s ever been. That figure is a mix of interest rates and home prices. If you know of a first time home buyer, please have them contact me. It’s a great time to buy! Janet Montano, Keller Williams Realty, 813-956-3563
www.tampahomesbestbuys.com
But prices are still falling. The tax incentive once again pushed real estate sales in our area. Some homes saw multiple bids on them as first time home buyers competed for the best deals at the end of the tax time frame. Overall prices are still falling a little, about 1%. Other areas of the country are actually showing increases in value. To get the latest value of your home, go to www.tampahomesvalues.com
I’ve noticed the last few weeks that the stats are picking up in the
luxury home market. As
consumer confidence improves and people feel more secure about their jobs, the buyers who have been waiting for the market to bottom out are coming out to look at property.  There are some awesome
homes for sale in the $1 million+ price range that are priced to sell. You’d be amazed at what your dollar buys right now.
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