Re: Visit to purchase
Hi Cajungirl,
Boomer BeBack is another great source of info and study. I've been watching the TV market for about 2 years now. Visited in May '07 for a few days and loved it, and plan a Lifestyle trip for a week this coming May. Our plans are to buy, maybe, end of year or early next year (knock on wood, some other variables like kids and parents).
Anyway, at first the market there and everywhere was just ~popping~, houses would sell in a day. Now it's a lot slower and the prices have come down some 5-10%. Courtyard villas (as an example) on resale were NEVER below $200K, now there's a selection at that price point. New homes seem to be on specials more, and some $10K below where they were.
All this is my perspective, several others here may disagree.
My advice, check new and resale and learn the market, figure out what you really want, then go find it, it's here. I also think the housing market is really soft and will be for a couple of years so no great hurry. Housing doesn't change direction on a dime, but it will straighten out. Good luck, send a note if you need more free advice LOL
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