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Why are YOU holding back the housing recovery?

Why are YOU keeping the housing market down???!!!!!

Equity.  That's why.  You don't think you have any.  I bet you do and you don't even know it!  If you do, and you have thought about moving out, up or just away please take a look at this article from the National Association of Realtors.   

http://realtormag.realtor.org/daily-news/2015/01/30/inventory-problems-stall-home-sales?om_rid=AABdIS&om_mid=_BUy8tTB8-GYg91&om_ntype=RMODaily

In a nutshell, all of the indicators say the market is turning up and will continue to do so for quite some time.  The biggest thing holding us back is lack of inventory.  That's where you come in!  The market needs inventory and so many of you have equity and don't even know it.  This is a great time to put a home on the market!  There are buyer's out there looking and not enough sellers selling.  So if you don't know what your home is worth call, email, text or snail mail whatever it takes just get in touch with us and we will get you a current market analysis!  Then you can start planning your future!

Talk soon

Curtis

www.TheHurstAgency.com

888-518-3339

760-575-4783

curtis@thehurstagency.com

Setting Aside Some Money for a New Home? This Handy Little Tool Will Show You How Your Savings Grows!!!!

We all know we need to start setting aside a little for that new house.  Whether it's your first house ever, or for a second home at the beach/mountains/lake or for your first investment property (My personal favorite) you need to start setting aside a little something.  How much do I set aside every month and how much will that turn into over a couple of years.  You will be amazed what how much you can save with compounded interest working for you!  To find out go to the link below.  It will lead you to a simple savings calculator that will show you what compounded interest can do for you.

Take a look and don't forget to plug in your retirement plans as well.

 http://www.practicalmoneyskills.com/calculators/calculate/howWillMySavingsGrow.php?calcCategory=career

Happy planning!!!!!

And don't forget to call us with any questions regarding Real Estate!

Curtis

Curtis Hurst, Realtor
The Hurst Agency
BRE 01900005
curtis@TheHurstAgency.com
www.TheHurstAgency.com
888-518-3339

Best Home Values in Southern California!!

The heat of Summer fades, the crisp cool of Fall is upon us and in a few short days it will be Winter here in the desert.  Winter, that seems odd for us here in the High Desert.  Yes, it gets cold, sometimes it even snows, but seriously, our winters are pretty mild.  Did you know that on average there are 289 sunny days here in the High Desert!  Our average rainfall is 5 inches and average snowfall is 1.2 inches.  Why in the heck would you want to live anywhere else?  We are sunny and dry almost all the time.  What an amazing place to live, particularly if you love the outdoors.  I mean, shoot you can be out in it all the time, sports, picnics, golf, water-skiing we've got it all.

We also have one of the lowest median home prices in Southern California.  What does that mean to you, purchasing power plain and simple.  Want a big beautiful home with over 2,500 square feet of space, you can have that here for about half of what it would cost you in Rancho Cucamonga.

That same $249,900 in Hesperia gets you 5 bedrooms, 4 baths 2,540 square feet built in 2005!  Listing #BB14199413

Here is a comparison, right off the MLS.

Listing  #PW13239004 a double wide mobile home in Long Beach, CA built in 1978 with 3 bedrooms and 2 baths and 1,600 square feet is $249,900.

That, my friends is a no brainer!  Amazing weather, some of the best home prices in all of Southern California and half way to Vegas!

So you can see why the High Desert and particularly Hesperia, Victorville and Apple Valley should be so attractive to home buyers today.

This is also a great time to put your house on the market if you are looking to sell.  Remember people have time off to look during the holidays, the weather is more comfortable then during the peak of summer and people are coming from out of town to visit and may just want to stay.

If you want more information about buying or selling your home in the High Desert go to our website at www.thehurstagency.com and get a free home evaluation, or go to our search page and search all over Southern California for the home of your dreams!


Let's talk soon

Curtis
The Hurst Agency
BRE 01900005
888-518-3339
www.thehurstagency.com
curtis@thehurstagency.com

Why Won't It Sell???

"Why won't it sell?"  "How much longer before we get an offer?"

We've all heard horror stories about homes that seemed to be "perfect" or at least "move -in" ready that have sat on the market forever.  I'm sure you thought, well there must be something wrong, after all it's a great house.  The seller's don't understand either.  Their agent keeps telling them, "Sorry, no one is calling."  When they hold an open house, almost no one shows up.  Where are all the buyer's you keep talking about Agent A.  Why isn't it selling?

Any ideas what might cause this? Anyone,  I'll give you a hint.  PRICE!!!!  The list price makes it or breaks it, bottom line.  If the property is priced too high for the market and conditions, the Market will answer with silence.

Statistics show that correctly priced homes sell, and sell faster.  Overpriced homes sit on the market forever, undergo several price reductions and finally sell for far less than they were listed for.  This process, by the way, really annoys the sellers..

How do you avoid this?  Price the property right.  It's as simple as that.  When you interview agents for your listing, make sure you ask the right questions.  You are interviewing more than one agent, right!  You should be, just like a doctor or lawyer you want to make sure you have the right match. Here are some sample questions for that interview:

1.  What is my market (Your particular area/neighborhood) doing right now?  Is it moving or is it stagnant?

2.  Where did you get your comparable sales from, how old are they and how comparable are they to my house?

3.  Based on the answers to 1 and 2, where should my home be priced in order to make it attractive to buyers?

4.  How can I help you market my property to sell quickly and for the best price?

Now, I know we all want a certain amount for our home.  Heck, we put our blood, sweat, tears and hard earned money into it.  But, the reality is the market is a heartless beast.  It decides how much the house will sell for without a thought to any of our feelings.

So, when you interview your realtors, try to stay calm when they tell you how much your home is worth.  Take a look at how well they have prepared and how close the comps are to your home, in features, location and amenities.  Then discuss the price, based on the comps.  If they have prepared and the comps are very similar and current, the price they are giving you is probably pretty darn close.

Once you have picked the agent and listed the home at the correct market price, sit back and watch the action!  If your really lucky you will end up with multiple offers to choose from.

If you are thinking about selling or buying, give us a call.  We would love the opportunity to earn your business.

Let's Talk soon

Curtis

The Hurst Agency
Curtis W Hurst, Realtor and CEO
888-518-3339
curtis@thehurstagency.com
WWW.TheHurstAgency.com

So How Much is My Home Really Worth????

Got Equity????  Probably!  Have you taken the time to find out?  Probably not!  You know it's FREE, right!!!  Here, I'll make it simple just Click Here! and our team will prepare a FREE Estimate of your homes value.

The Real Estate market continues to add value every month.  Home prices are going up, in the high desert they have gone up over 30% in the last year and a half!  What does that mean to you?  It means you may have equity when you thought you didn't have any.  If you  thought you were under water you just might not be.  If you bought at the low end of the market in 2010 and 2011 you may be sitting on a huge nest egg that they can now use to move up, to invest or however you see fit.  I recommend, of course, investing in Real Estate, they're not making it any more and there are still some real bargains out there.   So with all of this equity floating around out there, and all of these buyer's looking for homes, this might just be the time for you to make your move!


That's all it takes.

Let's Talk soon

Curtis

The Hurst Agency
Curtis W Hurst, Realtor and CEO
888-518-3339
curtis@thehurstagency.com

WWW.TheHurstAgency.com

Why Should I Sell My House Now???

Because this is a great time to sell!

Interest rates are still low, there are still buyer's running around out there looking and there isn't enough inventory out there to satisfy them.  I know, I get calls and e-mails everyday from new buyers looking for homes.

Here's another reason to sell now, new home construction.  New home construction is on the rise, in fact its  up 50% in the Western region.  Look around you, building is happening everywhere.  New construction is in direct competition with you for those buyers, and lets face it, new construction is very often more attractive.  I mean it's new, and they have  glossy brochures and "$0 down."  I mean how can we compete with that.

Another great reason, equity.  You may actually have some!!!  The market has changed so much over the last couple of years, you may have far more equity than you thought. Those of you who were upside down, you may not be any more.  To find out your homes value go to www.thehurstagency.com and click the "How Much is My House Worth" button for a free home value report.

Just take a look at the chart below.  Year over year median home prices are up throughout Southern California at least 6%.   What does that mean to you, well if you have a $300,000 home in Orange County that home has appreciated by $15,600 over the last year.

Southern California	Aug-14	Jul-14		Aug-13		MTM% Chg	YTY% Chg
Los Angeles	$474,640	$461,290		$444,950		2.9%	6.7%
Orange County	$699,430	$695,270		$664,580		0.6%	5.2%
Riverside County	$318,640	$319,960		$290,030		-0.4%	9.9%
San Bernardino	$209,200	$216,570		$183,240		-3.4%	14.2%
San Diego	$510,860	$523,070		$482,470		-2.3%	5.9%
Ventura	$602,060	$585,830		$555,560		2.8%	8.4%

My point is, if you're thinking about selling, or just thinking about thinking about it, call us!  Now is a great time to get your home on the market and get it sold!!!

Please feel free to contact us at 888-518-3339 with any questions and of course any referrals!


Let's talk soon!


Curtis

The Hurst Agency
Curtis W Hurst, Realtor and CEO
888-518-3339
curtis@thehurstagency.com

WWW.TheHurstAgency.com