With Mortgage rates at record lows, and an abundance of houses on the Lindon market, the time is right to buy a new Lindon real estate property.

In an effort to help jump start the flagging Lindon housing market, the federal reserve recently lowered interest rates, opening greater access to money for lenders. This normally makes it easier to qualify for mortgage loans for Lindon real estate. And this is certainly the case, however, you may also have been hearing that big-name lenders are folding up and tightening their loan requirements.

It’s true; the mortgage loan market is experiencing turbulence and lenders are acting nervous. But don’t let this scare you; the truth is that banks are still making money on loans, and the Lindon economy is more stable than the nightly news people want you to believe.

Buying a new house in the Lindon real estate market is making a lot of sense right now because prices are good and there are plenty of choices. Smart real estate investors will look to this kind of opportunity to get the right house at the right price.

If you are interested in learning more about our local Lindon real estate market, give me a call. I am currently showing homes in the Lindon area, and would love to show you some of the great deals we have out there.

-Aaron McIntire, Realtor, 801.787.9705

Find me at our real estate website at: realtyadvantageinc.com

‘ For Sale By Owner ‘ is a method of selling Land real estate in the Lindon area. For Sale By Owner is referred to as a ‘FSBO’, verbally pronounced as ‘fizz-bow’. You may hear real estate agents or property owners use this term to describe Land real estate properties that are placed on the market by a non-professional real estate marketer.

While there is nothing wrong with selling Land real estate on your own, research statistics show that you are more likely to sell for more if you have a Realtor on your side.

As a professional real estate marketer, I have access to marketing tools and resources that allow me to more effectively sell your Lindon Land real estate property.

Among the benefits of using a Realtor instead of ‘ For Sale By Owner ‘:

Sell for more; research indicates that a Realtor can typically sell for anywhere from a few thousand to many thousands more.

Sell faster; the marketing tools and resources I have available to me as a Realtor allow me to market your Lindon Land real estate property more aggressively, reaching more qualified buyers in less time.

Sell with fewer problems; FSBO sales are often complicated when both the buyer and/or the seller are unfamiliar with the legal process of selling an Lindon Land real estate property. There are many rules and regulations that I, as a Realtor, am professionally familiar with. Sellers often report that selling an Lindon Land real estate property was one of the most stressful experiences in their life. My qualifications can mitigate the complications and turn a stressful experience into a happy one.

So before you list your Lindon Land real estate property as for sale by owner, consider getting a Realtor involved.

My name is Aaron McIntire, and I am a Realtor. You can learn more about me and selling For Sale By Owner at my official real estate website at realtyadvantageinc.com.

Or you can simply give me a call at 801.787.9705.

I concentrate on FSBO sales in the greater Provo area.

Aaron McIntire, Realtor, 801.787.9705

Find me at our real estate website at: realtyadvantageinc.com

The Federal Reserve just lowered short-term interest rates by a quarter percent. What does this mean for our Lindon real estate market? Probably several things, and most of them good.

The Federal Reserve bank makes loans to loan companies, and when they reduce their rates, it makes it easier for other banks to get money and make loans. If you have been considering a real estate investment, now is a great time to get serious.

You may have heard that we have a ‘buyer’s market’ here in Lindon, and to an extent that is true. And while there are plenty of reasons to buy, there are also good reasons to sell. The resent move by the feds will help on both sides of the deal.

If you are interested in learning more about how the recent changes affect mortgage loans and the Lindon real estate market, please give me a call.

Aaron McIntire, Realtor, 801.787.9705

Or find me at our real estate website at: realtyadvantageinc.com

UTAH HAS STRONG ECONOMIC FUNDAMENTALS

The Utah real estate market is stable, and buying a home here is an excellent long term investment.

As a realtor I want to expose the truth about the strength and stability of the Utah housing market.  I want to show that our market is different and that the doom and gloom reported in the national media is not representation of our local conditions.  Nobody knows Utah real estate like a Utah Realtor.

Our Fundamentals Are Strong

1. Utah has demand for homes

In 2007, Utah had a record population growth of nearly 85,000 people, which translates into about 25,000 to 30,000 new households.  With the state expected to add another 84,000 people to the population in 2008, this growth is forecasted to continue into next year and beyond.

2. Utahns are employed.

About 52,500 new jobs were created in Utah over the past year, and wages have been growing between 5 and 10 percent.  Utah unemployment has averaged about 2.6 percent over the last year, nearly twice as good as the U.S. average of 4.6 percent.

3. Affordable loans are avaiable

Mortgage interest rates are at historic lows, hovering around 6 percent.  Conventional financing is readily avaiable for qualified borrowers, and FHA loans are becoming popular for those with less than perfect credit.  Even jumbo loan rates are edging downward.

OUR MARKET IS HEALTHY

Utah home appreciation continues to outperform that of any other state i the counrty.  With home prices increasing 12.9 percent over the past year, compared to the national increase of 1.8 percent during the same period, Utah has consistently led the U.S. in home price gains.

Your local Realty Advanatge Real Estate office can be found right here in Lindon, Utah.

My name is Aaron McIntire, and I am an Lindon Realtor working out of our local Lindon Realty Advanatge real estate office. If you are looking for real estate opportunities in the Lindon, Utah area, please give me a call.

Aaron McIntire, Realtor
Realty Advanatge
360 North State Ste G
Lindon, Utah 84042
801.787.9705
realtyadvantageinc.com

I look forward to hearing from you.

You’ll find our Realty Advanatge real estate website online at realtyadvantageinc.com

Building Relationship for Life

I was reading in the Daily Herald the other morning when I came across an article that lists the top 10 reasons to buy real estate right now.  These reasons are vaild and current.  I thought it was a great artcile and wanted to include a few of them in this post.

1. Selection, selection, selection.  There are about 4,650 resale homes on the market in Utah County.  Regardless of the price range a buyer desires, there are plenty of houses from which to choose.  Just a few years ago the resale inventory dropped below 2,050 units.  A buyer was forced to make compromises if they were going to locate the home of thier dreams.  There is a great selection of attached homes, condos, and townhouses.  You can find large lots, small lots and a lot that will accomodate your boat or RV.  There are lots of options in this market.

3. You can make an offer.  A few years ago when you made an offer, the only question was how high above the list price could the buyer reach in hopes of being the best offer on the table.  Today the sell price vs. price ratio is about 99% for residential properties.  A seller will not be insulted if you make them an offer.

7. Repiar requests are welcomed.  After a buyer comtemplates a home inspection, they are allowed to submit a repair request to the seller.  In the past a seller might insist the home was sold ‘as is’.  Some homes are still sold ‘as is’, but priced accordingly.

10. Real Financing is available.  The ‘wink, wink’ zero down, no doc, adjustable, sub-prime loans are gone.  Fixed rates are back, FHA financing, fisrt time homeowner bond programs, special loans for teachers and police officers are back in business.  It’s a great time to buy real esate.

 I have included the link to the whole article. Top 10 Reasons  Please call me if you have any questions about any of the items listed in the list.

It’s a great time to buy Residential in Lindon.

The prevailing ‘buyer’s market’ is keeping Residential prices low and value is high for Residential real estate.

As a Realtor, I keep an ear to the tracks for great deals in the Lindon Residential real estate market, and can help you identify the right Residential opportunity to suit your needs. Whether you are looking for a Residential in real estate property for personal use, or real estate investment, there are great deals to take advantage in our local Lindon Residential real estate market.

Contact me by calling 801.787.9705, or stop by my Realty Advantage office at 360 North State Ste G in Lindon.

I am available to review Lindon Residential real estate opportunities in our local Lindon area, or any of the surrounding areas in the greater Provo real estate market.

Or, visit my Lindon Residential real estate website at realtyadvantageinc.com.

I look forward to hearing from you.

-Aaron McIntire

PS: You can find our Realty Advantage real estate website at realtyadvantageinc.com