Columbia, MO -- April Ferrao

Off to National Association of Realtors convention next week in Sin City (Las Vegas).   Not only is the location great, but the learning opportunities will be phenominal.  I think this is a very important event that anyone who is serious about this chosen profession should attend.  I've worked in...

As mentioned in a previous blog I thought I would break down a few numbers. So here you go: IN the 350-400,000 price rangeSales are down 22.4%  (BAD)New listings are also down 30% (good less competition coming on the market)Days on the Market down 40% (good what is there is staying on the market ...

Election Day Nov. 6th.  The only item on our ballot is to approve a 1/2% sale tax increase.  I received the "sample ballot" which spoke aobut the 1/2% sales tax increase.  At first I thought, another tax increase, gee I can't handle more.  However, after learning more about it, I found out that t...

Thought I would share some market research with you.In the Columbia MLS which includes towns such as Ashland, Fulton, Harrisburg, etc the number of months of inventory we have for residental property currently stands at: 9.53 months of inventory.  A balanced market is 6 monthsIn the Columbia Scho...

I just have to write about this amazing experience.  I obtained my license in late 2005 in April 2006 I met some clients from Alaska who wanted to relocate.  They found a home, closed and decided not to relocate.  They decided to rent the home out, which I took care of and managed for them.  This...

What a great time to sell a home.  Get in before the holidays, perhaps get a great tax break on costs, etc.  But for us agents, you should eveluate paying $500.00 to decorate a house and get a 10,000 commission.  I've been staging a home this evening and expect it to pay off big time.  I will cer...

As we all know, real estate is local.  I know the Columbia, MO market.  It is not nearly as desperate at the "national media" would make it to be or as desperate as the "Califorinia or Arizona" market appears to us to be.  What has been your experience?  Last year our broker had a Holiday Home to...

I just don't get it. We have more than 600 + realtors in town.  I know many of you have thousands of more, but in a town when three or four years ago we only had 300 + that is amazing.  I can't tell you the number of people who have "ethical" issues so I sort of feel that I have a calling even th...

Do you realize you have a choice?You may think the first person you talk to you are obligated to but not so.  Especially in this market.  If you are a buyer, find a realtor who is going to look after your best interests.  One who is willing to input the time.  Maybe you are ready in a month, perh...

Only 199,900Looking for a great value on a 3 car garage with 4 bedrooms, 2 ½ baths, and walk-in closets? Then come see 5109 Melissa.  This full two story home on a walk-out basement is only 2 years old and is sure to please.  In addition to the tons of space, you are sure to enjoy barbeques on yo...