100 days left in 2009!! $8,000 Tax credit- Time running out!!

I have to ask myself where did 2009 go? With only 100 days left in the year, I can say I am glad we are in the fourth quarter of 2009. Remember the doom and gloom that was being talked about last October? Well most Realtors already knew the country was in a recession well before it was "officially announced that it began back in December of 2007. Here locally, I am thankful that our market is stable and is holding it's own. Our overall inventory for our Board of Realtors is falling and our days on the market are under 100 days in some price points. While the news still shows other parts of the country that have been devastated, we are blessed that our company wrote more sales contracts last month than we have in any other month this year.

What is the big difference of 2009? Besides the foreclosures and short sales, I have seen real estate agents having to jump through more hoops with financing problems, appraisals, inspection issues and unrealistic expectations of buyers and sellers more than any year I can remember. This market has however had a great effect on our market because it has forced our Real Estate agents to improve their skills by making them try new ways to market themselves and the properties we represent in Bowling Green and South Central Kentucky. Yes, this year of 2009 has been an interesting one. Being an eternal optimist, I have to believe that our market will continue to improve, be it ever so slowly, but improve it will.

REMEMBER, The first time home buyers tax credit is running out and must be used by the end of November 2009

For more information on homes or real estate in Bowling Green Ky. please visit our website at http://www.realestateinbowlinggreen.com/ .

If you would like to talk real estate or have a question just contact me at ktinsley@crye-leike.com.

Take care,

Kirk

Crye-Leike Executive Realty Launches New Website

Crye-Leike Executive Realty "The Number 1 Franchise of Crye-Leike Realtors in the nation", is proud to announce the launch of their new company website RealEstateInBowlingGreen.com. Crye Leike Executive Realty is again leading the way with features such as Virtual Market Analysis, Integrated Map Search, Virtual Tours, Home Finder automated email service and online registration for Crye-Leike's exclusive Voicepad mobile information service. Please visit the new site today. The site will be actively changing and updated to keep the correct information of today's market in front of the consumer. Crye-Leike agents will also have a distinct marketing advantage with all the tools now available to them with the launch of the new site. For more information visit us online or email at executiverealty@crye-leike.com.

Take care,

Kirk Tinsley-Principal Broker

Spring has Sprung

Welcome to spring and the lowest interest rates I have ever seen, since I have been selling real estate. I am thankful that winter is finally over and the spring weather and spring home buyers are out and about. I have said before and will continue to tell you that regardless of the media, Buying a home in South Central Kentucky is still a great investment. The first time homebuyers tax credit is now available till December 2009 and may be worth up to $8,000 tax credit to you if you buy a home this year. Contact us and we will be happy to get you more information and guidelines on the tax credit and if you qualify. Crye-Leike Executive Realty is here and ready to assist you on the home buying process or your goal of getting your home sold in today's market. Do not trust your most valuable asset to just any agent. Today you need a professional who is up to date with the rapidly changing market conditions. Do not list your home with anyone until you talk to a Crye-Leike professional and see what we offer you to help you home sell in today's market.