Are Housing Prices Heading Down? Scary Stories Don’t Match The Numbers
July 27, 2010 by Kristin LaVanway · Leave a Comment
The Housing Market May Look Grim In Your Area, But It’s Pretty Competitive Here in Phoenix
After reading a recent article on HousingWire.com, I am scratching my head. The article predicts that housing prices are heading down. But, here in Phoenix, we are seeing sustained activity in a very competitive market.
As a buyer, you may consider articles like this when developing your bidding strategy but these stories can be very misleading. Articles that paint a broad picture of market trends are completely useless when looking at a local real estate market which depends on local activity and the price range you are considering.
Be wary of articles, rumors and gossip that give the impression of a swap meet when you are really operating in a competitive real estate market.
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