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Escambia and Santa Rosa Residential Market Overview

Market Data Summary

1. The market is showing signs of stabilization and is being supported by historically low interest rates.
2. The Fed is expected to push mortgage rates even lower in 2012.
3. Prices could decline slightly in 2012 and may show some improvement in 2013.
4. Sales activity should gradually increase in 2012 and 2013 as affordability continues to improve and consumer confidence rises.
5. For continued improvement in the local real estate market we will need sustained economic growth and a decline in unemployment as lenders continue to reduce foreclosures and clear the market.

Should You Buy in 2012

2011 Home Sales end on a high note

The National Association of Realtors reported that the annual sales pace in December reached 4.6 million homes, up 5% from November’s pace and 3.6% from a year ago. “The pattern of home sales in recent months demonstrates a market in recovery,” said Lawrenece Yun, chief econimist. Record low mortgage interest rates, job growth and bargain home prices are giving more consumers the confidence they need to enter the market.

The Year Ahead: Real Estate’s Best Bets in 2012

2012 is looking good

The Year Ahead: Real Estate’s Best Bets in 2012.

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Qualifying for the Best Mortgage Rate.

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  How to Assess the Real Cost of a Fixer-Upper House

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  How to Use Comparable Sales to Price Your Home

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  Keep Your Home Sale from Falling Apart

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