This year has been different to say the least. We are seeing less inventory and what is out there is going quick. I encourage my clients to get pre-qualified to be able to act on listings as they become available. We are seeing houses go on the market on a Monday and offer accepted by Wednesday. The prices are staying consistent and I think will stay that way. Even with the current virus state I believe the prices are not coming down. We have had lower interest rates this year that is helping people look to buying for the first time or time to upgrade or downgrade (for the empty nesters). Mortgage Brokers are a huge help with helping you decide what type of loan and how much you will need down or for closing costs. If you are comfortable going through the process its ok to shop around as broker A might have a better loan than broker B. Real Estate Agents can recommend who they have worked with before but remember it is your decision who you would like to use. Real Estate Agents are excited to help you, buyer or seller, achieve your goal! It makes us happy to see you happy.
Because of the virus and interesting year many of our programs or events have been changed or scaled down. We have seen business close, restaurants that can no longer serve, and many people going online to sell their handmade items. Please continue to help local business owners so we can see them stay. It is a tough time and we want the small shop or business to survive this time as they have been here for us during this time.
Rentals: this has been a year of not enough rentals. I get calls every week and do not have the supply to house many of them. Long term rentals are needed!! Many families are outgrowing their current places and need bigger, unfurnished places. Also smaller furnished places are needed for traveling medical people and students. In rare cases we are seeing utility companies sending over workers to complete upgrades and repairs and need large furnished houses to hold 4-6 workers. Long Term rental is described as 6 months or longer and Short term rentals are described as less than 180 days. Short term rentals require a short term license that the owner of the property needs to get from the county. This is not something the realtor or property manager can get, only the owner can apply for this.
Pets for rentals: please understand it is the owners decision to rent to a pet. They do not have to rent to a pet if they do not want to. Again, it is not always the property manager that makes this decision. A rental is just that a rental that the owner may move into later, retire into, or sell and it is up to them if they would accept your pet. As a pet owner you must be honest and disclose any pet, show photo, immunization record and proof of insurance. There are many companies that have pet insurance that will cover damages. This is not unreasonable as rentals are someone else’s house. Also know multiple pets are difficult to find rentals. A pet deposit is often required. We know your pet is an angel but they may not be after move in.