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BY MELINDA HUDGINS ? MHUDGINS@DNJ.COM ? June 3, 2009
While pending home sales haven't increased in Rutherford County as much as sales have nationwide, local Realtors are acknowledging a substantial increase.
The National Association of Realtors recently announced its seasonally adjusted index of sales contracts signed in April surged 6.7 percent to 90.3. It was the biggest monthly jump since October 2001 when pending sales rose 9.2 percent.
Within the county, pending contracts in April were slightly down from the same time last year, with 321 in 2009 compared to 380 in 2008, according to a Middle Tennessee Association of Realtors report.
"Inasmuch as we have had such record sales over the past few years and less dramatic decrease in sales and prices, it is not surprising that our slight dip in pending and sales is just now lagging behind areas nationwide that had much dee...
By MICHELLE E. SHAW
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Tuesday, June 02, 2009
More prospective buyers committed to purchase homes in April, causing the largest monthly jump in resale contracts in more than seven years, according to a national report released Tuesday.
The National Association of Realtors said its seasonally adjusted index of sales contracts signed in April surged 6.7 percent when compared with March. Locally, real estate agents are seeing a similar trend.
"This is definitely a good sign," said Lauren Holmes, managing broker for the Roswell office of Crye-Leike Realtors. "And I think the number of contracts written will continue to increase though mid-July, our usual summer sales season."
While the report does not break out state-by-state statistics, it does highlight regions. In the South, pending sal...
NASHVILLE, TN., - Crye-Leike, REALTORS is pleased to welcome Jennifer Boyd as a Realtor in the company's new Starwood branch office located at 12647 Old Hickory Boulevard in Nashville.
Jennifer recently transferred her license to Crye-Leike from Coldwell Banker Snow & Wall in Murfreesboro where she assisted real estate clients for 3 years.
"I decided to join Crye-Leike, Starwood because of the location and am excited about working more in the Nashville area," said Jennifer. "I think it's important to venture outside of your comfort zone and become more familiar with other areas of Middle Tennessee. After all, there is no better place to live!"
Since 2006, Jennifer has been a licensed Realtor in Tennessee assisting buyers and sellers in and around Rutherford, Williamson, Sumner, Wilson, Davidson, Bedford, and Cannon counties. She specializes in residential real estate focusing on first-time homebuyers...
MAUMELLE, AR., - Crye-Leike, REALTORS is pleased to welcome Delaine Carter as a new Sales Associate in the company's Maumelle, Arkansas branch office located at 123 Audubon Drive.
Delaine recently transferred her license to Crye-Leike from another real estate agency. She has been in the real estate profession for seven years.
"Buying or selling a home is one of the most important decisions you will make in your life and it's important to associate with a Realtor that understands the process," said Delaine. "I am dedicated and motivated to meet all of my clients' real estate needs. It's my job to help make your move Hassle Free and I strive to do that for each and every client."
Since 2002, Delaine has been a licensed Realtor in Arkansas assisting buyers and sellers in and around primarily Pulaski County. She specializes in residential real estate with a focus on investment properties, foreclosures,...
MT. JULIET, TN., - Crye-Leike, REALTORS in Mt. Juliet invite the public to a Free Informational Housing Seminar on Saturday, June 6th, 2009 from 10am to 2pm. The event will be held at Crye-Leike's Mt. Juliet office located at 1285 North Mt. Juliet Road.
"The main goal of our event is to raise awareness about the opportunities that are available in today's housing market," said Kim Rios, Crye-Leike's Mt. Juliet Office Managing Broker. "We realize there is a lot of negative news out there right now and we feel we need to spread the good news; therefore, we are calling this event ?Opportunity Knocks 2009'."
Crye-Leike Agents in Mt. Juliet and Magna Bank are teaming up to offer free professional advice to anyone considering a purchase or sale in today's tricky housing market. The seminar will focus on helping first-time home buyer's and anyone who hasn't owned a home in 3 years learn how they can take advantage of the $8,000 stimu...
Crye-Leike is a full-service real estate company founded in Memphis in 1977. Today it is ranked #4 in the nation and the largest real estate company serving markets in Tennessee, Arkansas, Georgia, Mississippi. Crye-Leike has a network of more than 2,800+ licensed sales associates, 600+ staff members and over 130+ branch and franchise offices located throughout a seven state region of Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, and Tennessee. Crye-Leike also has a franchise location in Puerto Rico.
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