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Did you know that it is a big myth that that houses do not sell during the winter months? Sellers who wait until spring to list their homes become another property on the market to choose from. Let’s highlight a few reasons why we encourage sellers to list their homes or keep them on the market through the Holidays and the winter months, and not wait until spring.

There are statistically fewer homes on the market than there will be in spring. This means that a home for sale now is one of a few rather than one of many. Having your home listed in the winter means there is less competition, so you will stand out and chances are, sell your home during this period rather than waiting three months into spring and maybe summer.

During the winter months many buyers that have not purchased in the previous months do not stop looking. The buyers are still out there and they are ready to buy.

Typically buyers that are out shopping for houses in the winter months are motivated. If you do not have your home on the market when these buyers are looking, you are losing a valuable opportunity and the potential to get your home sold.

If you are a homeowner who is thinking about selling in the spring, think again. Don’t miss this winter window of opportunity to get your home sold.

Inspiration for Peace

This time of year our mail box gets stuffed with cards from friends, family, co-workers, clients, service providers and other acquaintances. It is a perfect time to reflect on the spirit the Holiday Season and really absorb it’s joyful and peaceful meaning.

We are all unique souls, with our own set of beliefs, values and morals, but each one of us can be inspired by the spirit the Holiday Season brings. May you find all that inspires your soul this season. Here is what inspired us this Season:

Peace will come when people live
In Friendship, side by side,
And cherish understanding
More than hatred, greed, and pride.

Peace will come when people see
All people as the same,
And no one has to live in fear,
In ignorance or shame.

Peace will come when people
Who are needy can reach out
For shelter, food, or love,
And no one has to do without.

Peace will come when people
Learn to listen and to care
About the rights and dignity
Of people everywhere.

Peace will come when love and trust
And kindness know rebirth,
And on that day all people
Will rejoice in Peace on Earth.

-Amanda Bradley

No doubt you have heard the buzz about the probability of interest rates dropping to a low 4.5%. This is not just good news…but GREAT news. Money is cheap. House prices are low and inventory is high. So there you have it…a true buyers market. What about the sellers? A big myth that most homeowners and sadly some realtors buy into is that houses don’t sell in the Winter. So sellers wait until Spring to list their homes and then become yet another property on the market to choose from. Let’s highlight a few reasons why we encourage sellers to list now and not wait until Spring.

Right now there are fewer homes on the market than there will be in the Spring. This means that a home for sale now is one of a few rather than one of many. Having your home listed in the Winter means there is less competition, so you will stand out and chances are, sell you home during the period rather than waiting three months into Spring and maybe Summer.

Typically buyers that are out shopping for houses in the Winter months are motivated. If you do not have your home on the market when these buyers are looking, you are losing a valuable opportunity and the potential to get you home sold.

As mentioned above, interest rates are extemely low right now and really we don’t know how long they will be this low. Uncertainty about how low interest rates will go and for that matter how low house prices will drop is another factor why selling now will benefit you. The risk of home prices dropping within the next three months is greater than the chance of home prices increasing by that much in the same time frame.

So if you are a seller…What are you waiting for? Don’t miss this Winter window of opportunity to get your home sold.

And if you are a buyer…now is your time! Get out there and take advantage of the low rates, low prices and great inventory of homes.

Goldie, the Golden Retriever

Hello People! I am Goldie, the Golden Retriever, the Official Golden Realty Spokesdog. I take my responsibilities seriously here at Golden Realty, (that may be one reason they decided to name the company after me). My latest job around here is providing dog friendly content to this blog. So here it goes…my first ever blog post.

Seasons GreEATings

Around the Holiday’s us furry folk are inundated with so many wonderful smells. But often the food that you humans like to eat is poisonous for us canine type. Did you know that chocolate, grapes, raisins and even Macadamia nuts contain dangerous toxins that can cause problems that may require a trip to the Vet or worse death? Don’t let that happen to your beloved pet.

It’s best to be safe, be aware and take precautions to avoid any potential hazards.

Here are 10 quick tips to keep your furry friends happy, healthy and safe this Holiday Season…

Tip 1:  Put food away immediately, and pet proof the garbage.

Tip 2:  Plants such as Poinsettias, Holly and Mistletoe are poisonous, so place them out of your pets range.

Tip 3:  Keep burning candles out of tail wagging range.

Tip 4:  Sometimes gifts under the tree contain aromas that tempt even the most well behaved dogs. I am guilty of this one. I have been known to tear open a few packages before Christmas morning and eat all the contents. So please people…make sure if the packages contain scented items, do not trust us dogs to stay away. Remember, we are opportunists.

Tip 5:  Bones of any kind can cause problems if swallowed. Just to be safe, don’t give your special friends any leftover bones. Oh and ask your guests to not feed us either.

Tip 6:  Make sure the Christmas tree is well secured and the water is covered.

Tip 7: Decorations can be tempting to play with, make sure glass ornaments and power cords are closely monitored.

Tip 8:  Keep your beloved pet on their regular routine of feeding and exercise. All the hustle and bustle can cause us to stress out a bit. So stick with the routine as much as possible.

Tip 9:  If it’s cold outside…bring your pets inside. Even though we wear a fu

r coat, we get cold too. Especially for us older dogs, the cold can be very had on our joints.

Tip 10: And finally, with all the Holiday festivities, remember to relax and spend some quality time with your special friends. Take it from me, Goldie, your pets think you are the best gift of all.

Welcome to the first post of the GoldenSold Blog! Think of this as the “Reality of Realty”. Topics will cover anything and everything related to real estate…and then some.

Of course we wouldn’t be very Golden if we neglected to include posts about the Golden Retriever’s. So to avoid being in the dog house, we will be sure to include topics relating to the dogs too.

Stay tuned and check back for posts that will surely entertain, educate and stimulate your brain.