THE WOODLANDS REAL ESTATE REPORT FEBRUARY 2020

  • Strong Seller’s Market Below $700,000
  • Seller’s Market Below $900,000
  • March Listings Inventory Down 10% From March 2019
  • Low-Low Mortgage Rates Means More Buyer Power
  • Average Days On Market before placed Under Contract = 53 Days | DOM dropped 19 days from February DOM.
  • Median Number Of Days On Market before placed Under Contract = 23 Days | DOM dropped 51 days from February DOM
  • Median List Price placed Under Contract = $409,000
  • Median List Price For Sale = $607,495
  • Average List Price placed Under Contract = $520,306
  • Average List Price For Sale = $1,011,327

Q. Why Is It A Strong Seller’s Market  

Our real estate market is fueled by a bundle of positive external stimulus factors like:

  • Positive economic growth.
  • Job growth and low unemployment.
  • Stable oil prices.
  • Positive consumer confidence.
  • Corporate-relocation moving people in and out (like an Exxon/Mobil).
  • Low for sale inventory.
  • Excellent mortgage rates in the historically low 3% range.

All positive External Stimulus Factors are in place.  Our real estate market is healthy, steady and strong.

Sellers. . .

  • While market conditions below $900,000 are strong, no matter the price, one fact remains, half-hearted selling-efforts will fall flat-faced.
  • Supreme interior and exterior merchandising is a must. (Here’s a Checklist)
  • Quality and reach in your marketing and promotional strategy is more important than ever.
  • Give-It-Away pricing is not required!  Competitive pricing is.
  • More and more, serious sellers are matched with serious buyers every day.

Buyers. . . It’s a STRONG Seller’s Market below $900,000 and keenly competitive. When you find what you love, move fast. 

Mortgage rates are at their lowest in years = More Home – Lower Payments!
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F.O.C.U.S.

It’s the 2nd week in April and so far the weather has been a little bumpy.  We have had the coldest April on records, rain, heat and pollen everywhere.

So, my message for this week is STAY THE COURSE or my favorite acronym:

                            F. OLLOW
                            O. NE
                            C. OURSE
                            U. NTIL
                            S. UCCESSFUL

This sums it up nicely.  If you want to stop renting and buy a home or your ready to sell your home to move closer to family.  Work or family challenges.  With any of these set your goal and F.O.C.U.S.

You may need a helping hand along the way.  Reach out to the resources that you know in order to make your dream a reality.  If it’s a real estate dream, any real estate dream call me 281-467-4691 I can help.  I know people all across the industry and the world.  People like me that have made it their mission to be their for your when you call.

What you don’t have a real estate goal at this time?  That’s ok, you know people that do so educate them on what it’s like to work with me ask if YOU can give me their contact information…I’ll give them a call.  From there I will help them evaluate their real estate goals and help them move from dream, to plan, to GOAL ACHIEVED.  NO PRESSURE, NO WORRIES JUST RESULTS THAT HELP YOU TO…

LIVE LIFE TO THE FULLEST

I’m Scott Culberson, Broker Associate, Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Gary Greene.  Scott@ScottCulberson.com

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An Excerpt From my Book: Jack and Jill Go Up the Home Ownership Hill

Something a little different…an Excerpt From my Book: Jack and Jill Go Up the Home Ownership Hill:

“We return to our heroes Jack and Jill, with Jack returning from his monthly visit to the doctor.  “Jill, I’m back, Jill,”  shouted Jack as he entered their tiny condominium. “Yes Jack, I know you’re home, I could hear you when you walked up, through these paper-thin walls,”  said Jill crossly. “SOOO, get on with it, how was your appointment with Doctor Foster,”  enquired Jill?  “He told me that, yes, indeed, I have a brain and it appears to be mended.  ANNNNNND, no more monthly visits,”  Jack smiled.  “Perfect, Jack, it’s time for us to dive into our next check point,”  said Jill eagerly.  And this is what they read:

[ ]Chapter 5 Keep AN OPEN MIND

When you are searching for your next home you MUST keep an OPEN MIND. Unfortunately, your next home will not come alive and tell you, “I’m the perfect home for you,” while trumpets play, and confetti falls from the sky.  You will pick your next home by taking the time to research and visit the homes.  It is kind of like an interview process…you will interview many before you find the best fit for your needs…”

That is just a small excerpt from Jack and Jill Go Up the Home Ownership Hill The Home Buyer Checklist You’ve Been Looking For.  This book is available in paperback and Kindle versions on Amazon.com or contact me for a complimentary copy.

I’m Scott Culberson, Broker Associate, Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Gary Greene, 9000 Forest Crossing, The Woodlands, Texas 77354.  Contact me by email: Scott@ScottCulberson.com or phone/text 281-467-4691

I’m here to help you to…

LIVE LIFE TO THE FULLEST!!!

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