The Beechler Group - Selling the Lifestyle We Live

Wednesday, 25 November 2009

October 2009 Market Trends for the Big Canoe Community

· Current Home Inventory in Big Canoe is now at 241 vs. 241 in September. Please note inventory numbers below.

· Days on market for October were 154 vs. 65 in September (Homes sold). 228 Days on market (Homes for sale).

· Big Canoe’s overall month’s supply of inventory is … 64.2 months vs. 28.3 last month.

· 64 homes have sold YTD vs. 63 homes YTD October 2008 vs. 88 homes YTD October 2007 vs. 138 homes YTD in October 2006 vs. 172 Homes YTD October 2005.

· The average sales price in October was $347,500 compared to $396,357 in October 2008.

Big Canoe Community Homes Sold YTD 2009:

Price Range	# of Homes Sold in Price Range	% Representing Homes Sold	Homes Listed	% Listed
Less than $200K	11	17%	16	7%
$201K - $250K	5	8%	15	6%
$251K - $300K	10	16%	25	10%
$301K - $350K	10	16%	23	10%
$351K - $400K	8	13%	32	13%
$401K - $450K	5	8%	18	7%
$451K - $500K	2	3%	22	9%
$501K - $550K	8	13%	15	6%
$551K - $600K	2	3%	13	5%
$601K - $700K	2	3%	24	10%
$701K - $800K	1	2%	14	6%
$801.0 >	0	0%	24	10%
TOTAL	64	100%	241	100%

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Summary:

In an effort to create step up home activity in Big Canoe, a couple of things have happened.

#1) The Beechler Group (Tom & Kelly Beecher & Team) have officially launched their new website, www.MountainRealEstateLIfestyles.com. Yes, it’s called Lifestyles, for most of us moved to Big Canoe to change/improve our “Lifestyles”. Check it out, read the blog, tell us what you think of the site. Note: We are still working on the “Local Resources”.

#2) Repeat & First Time Buyer Tax Credits: Did you hear congress extended the First Time Home Buyer Credit AND added a little for those of us who already own real estate? The First Time Home Buyer Credit is up to $8,000 and the Repeat Home Buyer Credit is up to $6,500. If you could purchase a home and get back $8,000 MAYBE it is time to think about making a purchase!

In the meantime, it’s still a buyer’s market and one of our Buyer Specialists would love to help you or someone you know find your first or next home.

Remember, most buyers that look at real estate during the next six weeks are usually very interested. So once again, make sure your home shows at its “Best”!

Finally, we wish all of you a very, very “Happy Thanksgiving”.

And remember, we love referrals!

www.TheBeechlerGroup.com and www.BestMountainProperties.com for all your real estate needs.

Until next time,
Tom and Kelly
Owner / Broker
Century 21 Best Mountain Properties
Source: Broker Metrics / FMLS

Overall volume (dollars) in The Community of Big Canoe is down 25.32% (-$8.2M) vs. YTD 2008.

Although unit sales (64 vs. 63) are up YTD, you can see that the average sales price is down almost $50.0k. And yes, for those of you with homes on the market below $400.0k, we saw 4 more homes close in the month of October. Homes in Big Canoe priced below $400.0k now represent 71% of all closed transactions YTD.

POSTED BY: Tom & Kelly Beechler AT 10:09 am | Permalink | E-mail this

Monday, 16 November 2009

Press Release: Casino Night - Big Canoe Volunteer Fire Dept Fundraiser a Success!

The Big Canoe Volunteer Fire Department sponsored their first “Black and Blue and Tennis Shoe Casino Night”, at The Clubhouse, At Lake Sconti on Friday, November the 6^th. The objective for this event was to fund the purchase of a “Gator”…an off-road vehicle helpful in fighting hard-to-reach forest fires and assists in difficult search and rescue missions.

The dress code for this Big Canoe event was Tuxedo jackets and jeans for the men, dressy sequined tops and jeans for the women. And of course tennis shoes for everyone.

A tremendous time was had by all, playing blackjack, poker, craps, and roulette. Professional dealers gave lessons to those who may have needed help spending their play money. You didn’t think we’d let you use real money did you? That’d be gambling.

As residents of Big Canoe we should be most proud of our Volunteer Fire Department. They are truly a group of men and women dedicated to serving our community. Tom and Kelly Beechler on behalf of Century 21 Best Mountain Properties and its Agent Partners were proud to support this great cause. We challenge all of our home owners/businesses to support this great cause now and in the future.

Because of the support given by those residents/friends and local businesses, we are most pleased to have heard that enough money was raised to buy the “Gator”. Let’s continue to “Help our Firefighters Help You”!

POSTED BY: Kelly Beechler AT 03:31 pm | Permalink | E-mail this

Monday, 16 November 2009

Help for Homeowners in Danger of Foreclosure

PRESS RELEASE: November 9, 2009

CENTURY 21 BEST MOUNTAIN PROPERTIES EARNS PRESTIGIOUS DESIGNATION TO HELP HOMEOWNERS IN DANGER OF FORECLOSURE

Kelly Beechler, Tana Brewster, Amanda Ledford, Sandy Stephenson, and Lynn Weaver of Century 21, Best Mountain Properties with offices in Big Canoe and Jasper have earned the prestigious “ Certified Distressed Property Expert “ designation, having completed extensive training in foreclosure avoidance and short sales. This is invaluable expertise to offer at a time when the area is ravaged by “distressed” homes in the foreclosure process.

Short sales allow the cash-strapped seller to repay the mortgage at the price that the homes sells for, even though it is lower than what is owed on the property. With plummeting property values, this can save many people from foreclosure and even bankruptcy. More and more lenders are willing to consider short sales because they are much less costly than foreclosures.

In Big Canoe, Bent Tree, Jasper, Dawsonville and the surrounding area, many homes are in danger of foreclosing. It is happening in all price ranges. Local experts say that even high-priced homes are not immune.

“This CDPE designation has been invaluable as they work with sellers and lenders on complicated short sales,” said the Century 21 CDPE Team.” It is so rewarding to be able to help sellers save their homes from foreclosure.”

Alex Charfen, founder of the Distressed Property Institute in Boca Raton, Fla., said that Realtors such as Kelly, Tana, Amanda, Sandy, and Lynn with the CDPE designation have valuable training in short sales that can offer the homeowner much better alternatives to foreclosure, which virtually destroys the credit rating. These experts also may better understand market conditions and can help sellers through the emotional experience, he said.

The CDPE is the premier designation for Realtors helping homeowners in distress and handling short sales. “Our goal is to educate as many people as possible so we can help as many homeowners as possible, “ Charfen said.

If you are someone you know is in need of this type of service, please call one of the designated agents listed above at 770-893-3700.

POSTED BY: Kelly Beechler AT 03:12 pm | Permalink | E-mail this