Standoff in Real Estate?

 I completely agree with this article covering the market standoff that is occurring right now.  With interest rates having gone up so much in such little time, the prices of homes would typically be falling by now-- but they are not much where we live in Northern California (Mendocino County).  The sellers are reluctant to reduce prices, especially when they do not need to sell.  And many are going to wait close to their desired price and try again in the spring.   This has left buyers with the tough decision-- pay a higher mortgage for now, work towards a buy-down to temporarily keep the payments lower, or wait and see what happens to the interest rates...

referring to this article: 

https://www.housingwire.com/articles/video-if-homebuyer-demand-is-so-weak-why-arent-home-prices-falling/

Karena Jolle​y, Full-Time Realtor at
RE/MAX Gold Selzer Realty & Associates
707 354 2999 cell
mendohomes.com
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Interest rates April 2023

 Finally we are heading in a bit better direction on the interest rates, under the 6.5% range now.  Is that great?  Yes and no.  We have been slowly declining since it hit up and over 7% weeks ago, and finally we are heading for the 6.25% range and hopefully under 6% sooner than later.  However, last year it was in the 5% range, and that was a huge jump over February-March 2022.  So, we are still getting used to the change in rates one year later.  This is the new normal, here to stay-- but hopefully we'll be adjusting in the 5% range at least...

reference article https://www.realtor.com/news/trends/mortgage-rates-just-fell-again-but-the-news-gets-even-better/

Karena has been a full-time Realtor since 2005 providing extensive knowledge of homes and land in the inland Mendocino County and Western areas of Lake County with a consistently high production record of both listing and selling. Karena began working with Kelsi Ryan in 2013 and their teamwork was honored with the Realtor’s 2018 award for best team! Using our business and service backgrounds, our clients benefit from our communication, organization and marketing skills and are able to feel comfortable and informed every step of the way. With our years of experience in pre-listing preparation, negotiating skills, contract knowledge, we help you plan and achieve the best terms possible for your purchase or sale. In 2016, Karena’s son Tristan was born, making him the youngest member of the team, and he continues to help in his own way! We are looking forward to meeting you, and we shall be here for you long after the transaction is over.  View my listings at MendoHomes.com

Areas served:
Willits, Ukiah, Calpella, Talmage, Laytonville, Hopland, Potter Valley, Redwood Valley, Upper Lake, Lakeport, Kelseyville, Nice, Lucerne

Mendocino County events and activities

 Mendocino County Local events and calendar of activities:

Some of them can be reached at https://www.mendocinocounty.org/community/events-calendar

Others can be reached at https://www.visitmendocino.com/events/

Specifically events and point of interest in Ukiah https://www.visitukiah.com/events-calendar/

And let's not forget the Sundays in the Park for Ukiah!! http://www.cityofukiah.com/sundays-in-the-park/ where the Funky Dozen will be performing July 10 2022.