Comments on: TOP STORY : Where Are All of the Buyers? http://www.thefrontporchview.com/2008/03/04/top-story-where-are-all-of-the-buyers/ The Front Porch View. Clear Views and Advice on North Georgia Mountain Real Estate. Cabins For Sale in Blue Ridge, Blairsville, and Elljay Gerorgia. Mountain, Creek, River, Lake Front Real Estate. Mountain Community News, Events and Market Updates. Mon, 6 Oct 2008 17:16:52 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.3 By: Ken Haedrich-AnnapolisHomeDigest http://www.thefrontporchview.com/2008/03/04/top-story-where-are-all-of-the-buyers/#comment-692 Ken Haedrich-AnnapolisHomeDigest Wed, 12 Mar 2008 00:19:32 +0000 http://www.thefrontporchview.com/2008/03/04/top-story-where-are-all-of-the-buyers/#comment-692 Hi Chad: We have lots of buyers sitting on the fence here in Annapolis, Maryland as well. But one of the first things we talk to our buyers about is the fact that the best listings - the ones in good condition that show well and are priced competitively - are indeed selling. Sadly, on at least 3 separate occasions recently, our buyers have missed out on their dream homes because they thought they had plenty of time to make a decision. Just wasn't the case. Each time, somebody beat them to the punch. Anyway, I enjoyed looking at your site, Chad. All those nice looking photos of log cabins and gorgeous landscapes are irresistible. Makes me want to take a nice long vacation down your way. Ken Haedrich Hi Chad:

We have lots of buyers sitting on the fence here in Annapolis, Maryland as well. But one of the first things we talk to our buyers about is the fact that the best listings - the ones in good condition that show well and are priced competitively - are indeed selling. Sadly, on at least 3 separate occasions recently, our buyers have missed out on their dream homes because they thought they had plenty of time to make a decision. Just wasn’t the case. Each time, somebody beat them to the punch.

Anyway, I enjoyed looking at your site, Chad. All those nice looking photos of log cabins and gorgeous landscapes are irresistible. Makes me want to take a nice long vacation down your way.

Ken Haedrich

]]> By: Ryan Ward http://www.thefrontporchview.com/2008/03/04/top-story-where-are-all-of-the-buyers/#comment-690 Ryan Ward Sat, 08 Mar 2008 03:25:32 +0000 http://www.thefrontporchview.com/2008/03/04/top-story-where-are-all-of-the-buyers/#comment-690 I agree with your points - for the most part. For example in Atlanta we have about a 4 year supply of new construction townhomes - that's without factoring in resales. I have one going under contract right not as the listing agent, but, generally speaking, I'm not so sure that I want to go out of my way to try to persuade someone that now is the time to buy something like this. A realistic expectation with this much inventory is more in line with a 10% drop in prices. I agree with your points - for the most part. For example in Atlanta we have about a 4 year supply of new construction townhomes - that’s without factoring in resales. I have one going under contract right not as the listing agent, but, generally speaking, I’m not so sure that I want to go out of my way to try to persuade someone that now is the time to buy something like this. A realistic expectation with this much inventory is more in line with a 10% drop in prices.

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