The National Association of Realtors recently announced it had to revise its numbers going back to 2007, and it turns out the number of homes sold accross the country were actually down by 12.3% more than what they had reported.

Here is the good news for us at CENTURY 21: – Century 21′s numbers are not made on models or predictions but on actual sales, which means Century 21 actually had over all increased market share.

The good news for you, our customers and our economy- Nar has re-done the numbers and now is saying 2011 was 12.2 % above 2010, or 4.2 million homes were sold.
The total inventory of existing homes for sale at the end of November fell 5.8% to 2.8 mil. Nationwide, leaving us with seven months of inventory which continues to move down towards a balanced level of 6%.
Rates in November on average are down to 3.99 % from 4.07% in October.
All Cash sales ticked down in November to 28%, Investor sales rose 1% to 29% and First Time Buyers rose 1% to 35% overall. Foreclosures and shortsales also increased 1% to 29%.

The message for December and January
Mortgage rates continue to be historically low and it appears like we are heading into dependable growth due in part to consumer confidence. Now is the time to take advantage of the inventory out there, prices have never been better and with the mortgage rates looking amazing (the low monthly payments that you see out there now, may not be there come spring) it could be that now really is the best time to move!

Sincerely, The AllPoints Realty Team!

There is one difference, and that is the media! The media is killing our peace of mind. Don’t get me wrong I love the news, and I always have. I love our country, and our political process. I have to say, as a top agent, in the past, as a member of the number one management team for Century 21 in Connecticut, with an enormous market share in the area I work in (number one by far). Our news is always way behind the actual facts of the market.

There is a saying – If it bleeds it leads…. with all the clamor for eyes on the commercials, ratings, blogs, the rules are, there are no rules, and plain and simple the news is no longer the news! We are going into an election year, and this is going to continue for political purposes. My resolution, read more books, and watch movies. Focus on work, focus on family, focus on my goals and dreams! Things are GREAT! Really! I see people every day, getting new jobs, promotions, raises. Mortgage Rates are amazingly low! HOUSES ARE SELLING, check out my Career Night slides– I have the last 12 months closed on a lot of Connecticut Towns -

Showing the NUMBERS.... prices are going up!

You CAN get a mortgage if you are a first time buyer, with no money down, and mortgage your closing costs, with a 640 or better credit score! If you have a 620 or better score, you have to put 3.5% down, and you don’t have to be a first time buyer, of course you do have to have a job, and be in the same field for 2 years at least ect.

Keep your ear to the ground, listen to your heart, make your own decisions, don’t listen to the hype!

If you want to move – Now is as good a time as there ever was! Here is a great article about that by Zac Bissonnette Writer & Author:

http://moneyland.time.com/2011/06/03/should-housing-data-effect-your-stance-on-homeownership/

Ciao

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Why not – a LOT of people are, and not because they want to, because they have to. They just lost their job.

 This is an interesting fact, we looked at our top agents this year, and the majority of them are up over last year. Why? When the whole world is telling us everything about real estate is down? This is why - we who are in the business right now are serious, we are dedicated, we have to be. those of us who are making more this year than last year have some serious skills, financing, negotiating, new construction expertise, and serious customer service abilites.  Right now, we are PLAYING TO WIN, why? Because we have to, it’s crunch time, it is serious. With that kind of attitude, with the kind of company we are, with the support we give, doors open, and open, and open every day. 

This is THE business to be in- you work hard, pay attention, do the best job you can, go the extra mile- you have to succeed. You can make a serious income.  Add a company mission that believes in your career development, cutting edge online presence, the best website in the state by far, the best support in the state by far, a management team that gets paid on production – NOT hiring bodies, and a proven  formula for staying Number one, and that is what we are.  The number one Office for CENTURY 21 in CONNECTICUT. Number ONE office in Southington - Holding strong in Meriden!  YAY to the Realtors at CENTURY 21 Access America in Southington & Meriden, Yay to the support staff and most of all a big cheer for our customers who put their trust and confidence in us every single day.

If you are considering a new career – I would like to invite you to call me for a consultation. 800.525.7793. NOBODY sells more REALESTATE than CENTURY 21 – NOBODY.

Tony Robbins helps me get unstuck – reach for the stars and get out of my own way – open your heart and take a minute to open your mind. If you are not used to this kind of thing, get used to it. It works, it is transforming.

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