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What is the Active Market Time in Florence?

Laura Wilson

Oct 20, 2018
1 min

What is the Active Market Time in Florence?

I hear the question "How long are properties on the market now days?" quite frequently and wanted to share some insightful information into our market time. If you have lived here for sometime, or have had your property on the market in the past 5 or 10 years, you are more than aware of the past "Average Days on the Market". The graph below was represents the Average Days on the Market for all areas of Florence between January 2012 and March 2013. The Average Days on the Mark

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How Does the Supply of Homes for Sale Impact Buyer Demand?

Laura Wilson

Oct 8, 2018
1 min

How Does the Supply of Homes for Sale Impact Buyer Demand?

The price of any item is determined by the supply of that item, as well as the market’s demand for it. The National Association of REALTORS (NAR) surveys “over 50,000 real estate practitioners about their expectations for home sales, prices and market conditions” for their monthly REALTORS Confidence Index. Their latest edition sheds some light on the relationship between seller traffic (supply) and buyer traffic (demand). Buyer Demand The map below was created after asking t

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Home Prices: The Difference 5 Years Makes

Laura Wilson

Sep 23, 2018
2 min

Home Prices: The Difference 5 Years Makes

CoreLogic recently released their Home Price Index Report. One of the key indicators used in the report to determine the health of the housing market was home price appreciation. CoreLogic focused on appreciation from July 2013 to July 2018 to show how prices over the last five years have fared. The graph below was created to show the 5-year change in price from July 2013 to July 2018 by price range. As you can see in the graph, the highest price appreciation occurred in the

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What State Gives You the Most ‘Bang for Your Buck’? [INFOGRAPHIC]

Laura Wilson

Sep 1, 2018
1 min

What State Gives You the Most ‘Bang for Your Buck’? [INFOGRAPHIC]

Some Highlights: The majority of states in the Midwest and South offer a lower cost of living than states in the Northeast and West. The ‘biggest bang for your buck’ comes in Mississippi where, compared to the national average, you can actually purchase $115.74 worth of goods for $100. For more information regarding the methodology used to create this map, visit the Tax Foundation. Laura Wilson, Real Estate Broker Windermere Real Estate, Florence Oregon 541.999.9688 LWFlorenc

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Americans Rank Real Estate Best Investment for 5 Years Running! [INFOGRAPHIC]

Laura Wilson

Aug 6, 2018
1 min

Americans Rank Real Estate Best Investment for 5 Years Running! [INFOGRAPHIC]

Some Highlights: Real estate has outranked stocks/mutual funds, gold, savings accounts/CDs, and bonds as the best long-term investment among Americans for the last 5 years! The generations agree! Real estate is the best investment! Generation X leads the way with 37% believing in real estate as the top investment. Laura Wilson, Broker Windermere Real Estate, Florence Oregon 541.999.9688 www.FlorenceORBroker.com LWFlorenceRE@gmail.com #FlorenceOregonHomePrices #RealEstateForec

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Housing Will Not Fall Victim to Next Economic Storm

Laura Wilson

Jul 21, 2018
1 min

Housing Will Not Fall Victim to Next Economic Storm

Some experts are calling for a slowdown in the economy later this year and most economists have predicted that the next recession could only be eighteen months away. The question is, what impact will a recession have on the housing market? Here are the opinions of several experts on the subject: Ivy Zelman in her latest “Z Report”: “While economic activity appears to have accelerated so far in 2018, some prominent economic forecasters have become more cautious about growth pr

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What You Need to Know About the Mortgage Process [INFOGRAPHIC]

Laura Wilson

Jul 21, 2018
1 min

What You Need to Know About the Mortgage Process [INFOGRAPHIC]

Some Highlights: Many buyers are purchasing a home with a down payment as little as 3%. You may already qualify for a loan, even if you don’t have perfect credit. Take advantage of the knowledge of your local professionals who are there to help you determine how much you can afford. Laura Wilson 541.999.9688 Real Estate Broker Windermere Real Estate, Florence Oregon www.FlorenceORBroker.com #RealEstateMortgage #FirstTimeHomebuyer #RealEstateMarket

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Where Did Americans Move in 2017? [INFOGRAPHIC]

Laura Wilson

Jan 21, 2018
1 min

Where Did Americans Move in 2017? [INFOGRAPHIC]

Some Highlights: Atlas Van Lines recently released the results of their annual Migration Patterns Survey in which they tracked their customer’s movement from state-to-state over the course of 2017. Idaho held on to the top spot of ‘high inbound’ states for the 2nd year in a row followed by Washington. The ‘outbound’ states seem to draw a line straight across the country from Connecticut to Wyoming. Want to know what your property's value is for free, with no obligation? Click

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Laura Wilson

Sep 10, 2017
1 min

14,904 Homes Sold Yesterday… Did Yours?

There are some homeowners who are patiently waiting to get the price they hoped for when they originally listed their houses for sale. Something these homeowners might want to take into consideration is the fact that if their homes haven’t sold yet, maybe they’re not priced properly. After all, 14,904 houses sold yesterday, 14,904 will sell today, and 14,904 will sell tomorrow. 14,904! This is the average number of homes that sell each and every day in this country, according

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Where Are Home Prices Heading in The Next 5 Years?

Laura Wilson

Sep 3, 2017
1 min

Where Are Home Prices Heading in The Next 5 Years?

Today, many real estate conversations center on housing prices and where they may be headed. That is why we like the Home Price Expectation Survey. Every quarter, Pulsenomics surveys a nationwide panel of over one hundred economists, real estate experts, and investment & market strategists about where they believe prices are headed over the next five years. They then average the projections of all 100+ experts into a single number. The results of their latest survey: Home val

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Home Prices Up 6.64% Across the Country!

Laura Wilson

Aug 28, 2017
1 min

Home Prices Up 6.64% Across the Country!

Some Highlights: The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) recently released their latest Quarterly Home Price Index report. In the report, home prices are compared both regionally and by state. Based on the latest numbers, if you plan on relocating to another state, waiting to move may end up costing you more! Alaska & West Virginia were the only states where home prices are lower than they were last year. #florenceoregonrealesatte #realestatemarket #markettrends #stateofthe

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More Boomerang Buyers Are about to Enter the Market

Laura Wilson

Aug 23, 2017
1 min

More Boomerang Buyers Are about to Enter the Market

We previously informed you about a study conducted by TransUnion titled, “The Bubble, the Burst and Now – What Happened to the Consumer?” The study revealed that 1.5 million homeowners who were negatively impacted by the housing crisis could re-enter the housing market between 2016-2019. Recently, HousingWire analyzed data from the US Bankruptcy Courts and revealed that 6 million Americans will have their bankruptcies disappear off their credit reports over the next five year

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Pre-Approval Should Always Be Your First Step

Laura Wilson

Jul 23, 2017
2 min

Pre-Approval Should Always Be Your First Step

In many markets across the country, the number of buyers searching for their dream homes greatly outnumbers the amount of homes for sale. This has led to a competitive marketplace where buyers often need to stand out. One way to show you are serious about buying your dream home is to get pre-qualified or pre-approved for a mortgage before starting your search. Even if you are in a market that is not as competitive, knowing your budget will give you the confidence of knowing i

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Laura Wilson

Jul 23, 2017
1 min

Epic Housing Shortage Being Reported

The Joint Center of Housing Studies (JCHS) at Harvard University recently released their 2017 State of the Nation’s Housing Study, and a recent blog from JCHS revealed some of the more surprising aspects of the study. The first two revelations centered around the shortage of housing inventory currently available in both existing homes and new construction. Regarding Existing Home Inventory: “For the fourth year in a row, the inventory of homes for sale across the US not only

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Florence Oregon

Real Estate

Laura Wilson, Broker

Windermere Real Estate

541-999-9688 - LauraWilson@Windermere.com

1625 12th St
Florence OR 97439