Only because Halloween is on the Horizon!

Despite all the hype within the market these days, there is no reason why buyers in our local market should be spooked. Both the numbers and industry experts know this is an ideal time for home buyers to be making great deals for themselves. Perhaps the best time I've seen in the 17+ years I've been in the business marketing & selling Residential real estate.

 Although inventory remains high, giving Buyer's lots of options from which to choose, the number of new homes coming on the market is dwindling, according to NWMLS statistics. September saw the lowest number of new listings since February of this year. I think this could be a trend we see continue into the New Year as home sellers who don't have to sell and realize their prices will need to come down, decide not to sell. 

Even "The Donald" agrees with me:

“It's an Amazing situation - tremendous opportunities ...this is the time to buy - not buy but negotiate to buy .... This is the time to make unbelievable deals on real estate!"                                 

-Donald Trump on Larry King Live October 15, 2007: