JUDY BOHRINGER's (paramount) Blog

There are so many things that go into pricing a property. Location and condition are two things that a Realtor always has to take in consideration plus the absorption rate. The absorption rate determines weather it’s a seller or buyers market. Every time I hear “lets throw it out there and see i...

Realty Times Senior Editor Writes: Right now we have mortage interest rates three points below historical norms. We have housing inventories 5 months greater than balanced markets, combine that with unemployment that is a half percent lower than the recession of 2003 and you have excellent home b...

When I started writing my Expired Listing Blog, I said there are 4 reasons your house didn’t sell and started with Location. I received many comments that said the price is the most important. I think it is important but, you need to look at location and condition to decide what price you recomme...

There are 4 reasons your house didn't sell. I'll start with... Location....Location....Location. Is the house on a busy Street? Are cars whizzing by at all hours? How about the Neighbors? Are the homes keep up, cars up on blocks in the driveway. Is trash blowing all over from local dogs getting i...

This is my first blog. THEY say "you are never to old to learn". So, I guess THEY are right. I'd like to say some things about the real estate market in my area of Alton and Godfrey in southern Illinois. We haven't experienced the price drop like some areas around the country. It is a buyers mark...