October 2013 Portola Hills Real Estate Recap
It's getting cooler outside, there is a slight chill in the air, is it the same for Potola Hills Real Estate? The summer rush certainly has slowed, with homes staying on the market a bit longer then they did in the summer months, but I don't believe that is a real reflection of a cooling market. Did the government slow down effect sales, possibly, certainly took longer to get details processed but I didn't see it affecting buyer motivation. Traditionally sales tend to slow in October, kids are back in school, people want to be settled for the holidays seems to be more of the case. However in my experience this is the perfect reason to list now as inventory typically drops off. For us in Orange County, the inventory is still incredibly low, homes priced right will bring out the serious buyers who want to be in their new home before the holidays, allowing move up buyers to do the same!! Below is snapshot of what sales closed in Portola Hills for October! When I a