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Congratulations on another wonderful closing Joanne Chester...
Hi Joanne –
"Thanks again from both Ed and me for guiding us through the home-buying process. We both appreciate the constant source of calm and reassurance you have provided during this challenging transaction, and admire your ability to remain professional despite all the obstacles. Receiving the key last night brought us both an overwhelming sense of relief that we can now move forward with making the new place our home."
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Lois & Ed
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Published on April 18, 2013 by Mike Grady
We're smack in the middle of a seller's market and numerous discussions about "shadow inventory" hitting the market abound.
Shadow inventory refers to real estate properties that are either in the process of foreclosure and subject to potential short sale or are already “owned” by banks or GSEs. In either case, these properties are “in the shadows" and not "on the market" but will be sometime in the future.
This is a hot subject because shadow inventory creates uncertainty about the best time to sell because if a flood of these "shadow" homes came on the market prices would decline due to inventory increasing beyond buyer demand. A flood of shadow homes would slow a full housing recovery and the price increases we are currently seeing.
Personally, I'm not buying it. We probably won't see this inventory materialize anytime soon, and here's why:
- To begin with, compared to the rest of the country, the Pacific Northwest did not have that much shadow inventory.
- Much of what was reported by the media was nothing more than hype.
- Many home owners that might have been in trouble on their mortgages have seen improvement in their economic situation. They are not necessarily looking to get out of their homes anymore.
- Programs that assist distressed homeowners, such as HARP, have been able to provide relief to people that might have otherwise needed to sell.
- Real estate investment trusts (REITs) like America’s Homes 4 Rent, have purchased tens of thousands of homes and turned them into rentals.
Banks have become more sophisticated in managing their inventory of short sales than in years past. As a result they are more measured in the pace at which they are putting these properties back into the market. Additionally, they are not in as big a hurry to release inventory when prices are rising faster than cinnamon rolls near a wood stove.
The next time you hear rumblings about shadow inventory materializing in a significant way, keep these six things in mind. What are your thoughts on the issue? I would be very interested to hear them.
About the author: Mike Grady
Mike Grady is President and Chief Operating Officer of Coldwell Banker Bain | Seal, whereby he is responsible for all company operations. In his leisure time, Mike enjoys golf, is an avid reader, and plays the rhythm guitar, occasionally performing with other Coldwell Banker musicians in the Bain Broker Blues Band. Having grown up in the Puget Sound area, he is a native Washingtonian.
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What's the difference between national real estate news compared with local real estate news?
Real estate is a local business. If you are a buyer or seller who is thinking about purchasing or listing a property, you really do want to speak to an agent or broker that specializes in the area or city that you live in.
Real estate can change dramatically between cities and regions so you need to work with a local broker so you are getting the latest “up to the minute” accurate information about your current real estate market.
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Gig Harbor has been dubbed the "Newport Beach of the Northwest" for its beautiful deep water ocean frontage, many marinas, and abundance of luxury homes. Property values amid Gig Harbor real estate extend into the millions, with high end homes for sale including all the finest amenities and features of oceanfront real estate, like spacious, well manicured properties, custom designs, patios, and hot tubs for after the ocean swim. The community also features a wide variety of view homes, with Mt. Rainier, and Olympic National Park visible on either side of the community, as well as beautiful Puget Sound and its jagged coast. Single family homes for sale, including a wide range of affordable listings, at the norm in Gig Harbor Washington real estate at this time.
Gig Harbor also functions as the gateway to the Olympic Peninsula, the National Park, and its stunning central region of snow-capped mountains. Regional parks throughout Puget Sound can also be accessed via Gig Harbor.
Gig Harbor's importance as a fishing community stretches back to the earliest days of Washington State. The area was named in 1841 after a crewmember in a small boat spotted the harbor, called the captain's gig, and led a group of other boats to take refuge here during a storm.
The Gig Harbor Peninsula area is synonymous with water and recreation. Many local and state parks offer opportunities for visitors and residents to play. Sailing, kayaking and pleasure craft are a way of life on the Peninsula.
The Gig Harbor Lighthouse marks the entrance to the harbor and is a welcome sight to many. The 1-foot lighthouse replaced a minor aid to navigation in 1988, when community members raised local funds and donated materials for its construction. It WA
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Gig Harbor offers a range of educational opportunities with 12 elementary schools, 7 middle schools and 3 high schools. Contact a Coldwell Banker Bain Gig Harbor Broker to learn more about the schools and school districts in Gig Harbor, Washington.
Coldwell Banker Bain, Gig Harbor & Kitsap Regional Real Estate Offices
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Coldwell Banker Bain Gig Harbor
2801 Hollycroft Street, Suite A
Gig Harbor, WA 98335
Office: 253.851.9988
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2021 Sedgwick, Road SE, Suite #1,
Port Orchard, WA 98366
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Gig Harbor and its Real Estate is, above all, a paradise for water enthusiasts of all kinds. The Gig Harbor Yacht Club is an active member of the community. Fishing and beachcombing are popular pastimes.
On a clear day (and contrary to the rumors, there are lots of those), the towering presence of Mount Rainier perches on the East
But there’s more, of course. Gig Harbor’s beauty is more than skin deep. People decide to stay and make a home here not only because of the unparalleled natural surroundings but also because of the community.
Gig Harbor remains that all-too-rare place where it’s possible to run into your neighbors at the grocery store or the dry cleaners, where people smile and wave to you as you walk down the street, and where individual participation in the life of the town is valued and encouraged.
The pace of life is slower here. Despite the area’s easy access to the cities of Tacoma and Seattle, Gig Harbor and the Key Peninsula feel like a world apart from the hustle and bustle of urban life.
In Gig Harbor, it’s possible to have the best of all worlds, to live in a quaint small town while having access to both wilderness and one of the great cities of the world. It’s possible to take advantage of everything civilization has to offer while living in a place where you can still see stars at night and hear crickets and frogs outside your front door instead of traffic.
Whatever you like to do with your spare time, you’ll find it here, whether it’s playing outdoors or indoors, browsing art galleries or taking in a play, stopping for a cup of chowder or sitting down for a unique fine-dining experience. The possibilities are endless. Our Gig Harbor Real Estate professionals are waiting to find just the right home for you.
