Here are four great reasons to consider buying a home today, instead of waiting.


1. Prices Will Continue to Rise


CoreLogic’s latest Home Price Index reports that home prices have appreciated by 6.7% over the last 12 months. The same report predicts that prices will continue to increase at a rate of 5.0% over the next year.


The bottom in home prices has come and gone. Home values will continue to appreciate for years. Waiting no longer makes sense.


2. Mortgage Interest Rates Are Projected to Increase


Freddie Mac’s Primary Mortgage Market Surveyshows that interest rates for a 30-year mortgage have hovered around 4%. Most experts predict that rates will rise over the next 12 months. The Mortgage Bankers Association, Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac and the National Association of Realtors are in unison, projecting that rates will increase by this time next year.


An increase in rates will impact YOUR monthly mort ...

You Need an Expert Guide if you are Traveling a Dangerous Path
The field of real estate is loaded with land mines. You need a true expert to guide you through the dangerous pitfalls that currently exist. Finding a home that is priced appropriately and ready for you to move in to can be tricky. An agent listens to your wants and needs, and can sift out the homes that do not fit within the parameters of your “dream home”.
A great agent will also have relationships with mortgage professionals and other experts that you will need in securing your dream home.
You Need a Skilled Negotiator
In today’s market, hiring a talented negotiator could save you thousands, perhaps tens of thousands of dollars. Each step of the way – from the original offer, to the possible renegotiation of that offer after a home inspection, to the possible cancellation of the deal based on a troubled appraisal – you need someone who can keep the deal together until it closes.
Realize ...

According to the Dayton Daily News, RealtyTrac, and Realtor.com the real estate market in Dayton continues to stay strong.  Check this out:
* The median list price in April was $109,900.  This is up 1.85% from March
* There were 6900 homes for sale in March up 3.4% from March
* The average days on market was 84 which is down 16% from March
Here is the full article if you wold like more details:
http://www.daytondailynews.com/business/april-housing-reports-show-more-homes-for-sale-higher-prices-1376816.html

One of the most common questions that a Realtor gets asked is "Hows the market"? Well, according to the Dayton Area Board of Realtors, the market is GREAT! Andrew Gaydosh and Associates is constantly thrving to bring you the latest Dayton Ohio Real Estate News. If you have any questions please feel free to give us a call at 937 687-8765


Dayton Area Home Sales for March and 1st Quarter 2012...

Sales activity of single-family residences and condominiums reported by the Dayton Area Board of Realtors in March resulted in the most impressive numbers since August of last year and topped those of March 2011 by a considerable margin. The 932 March sales bested February’s total by 36%. In year-over-year comparison, the number of solds was 15.9% better than last March’s 805 sales.

Sales volume for March was over $107.1 million, 40.9% better than the $76.2 million reported in March 2011. Significantly, the increase in sales volume was not just a result of more sales, but also a result of ...