2009 Real Estate conditions...

Finally... a little breathing room. So, I haven't been quite as dilligent with my blog as I had hoped, but for good reason... I'm busy! I am receiving a lot of referral business, and while I am travelling quite a bit, I am always happy to assist friends and repeat clients. Here are my three most current new listings, with more to come! Awesome downtown condo Newburyport , incredible home incredible price Danville, NH , will not last... West Newbury Despite varying opinions about the 2009 economic crisis and state of the market, we have a new president, and a fresh outlook. Favorable buying conditions, and educated sellers will make 2009 a great year!

2009

Well 2009 is right around the corner, and that means that 2008 is almost over... thank God! Crazy year, bail outs, bank failures... I am currently re-vamping all of my marketing materials to gear up for what I believe is going to be a very good year in real estate. As I was drawing out my business plan, and updating a lot of my advertising it occured to me that I hadn't posted in my blog for a while... to say the least. Next year, it's my goal to post once a week... good bad, indifferent what ever.

Home Buying Seminar

I will be hosting a free home buying seminar along with mortgage consultant Lenny D'Alessandro and real estate attorney Jennifer Goodsell. The event will be held at the Merrimac Public Library
86 West Main Street Merrimac, MA on Sunday March 30 from 1:00 - 3:00.
Refreshments will be served.

1st time buyers
budding investors
all are welcome
topics covered:
selecting a home
agency relationships
foreclosures
financing
bank owned real estate and more...

I hope to see you there!!

Market Changes

Here is an interesting link to a service provided by Zillow.com. This illustrates the quarterly difference in home prices in select metro areas. Pretty interesting stuff...
http://www.zillow.com/quarterlies/QuarterlyReports.htm

websites...

I am actively focusing on being more diligent with all of my websites. I have just finished updating www.homeinnewburyport.com you can also check out www.johnjparlatore.com (needs updating) Let me know what you think...

Welcome/Opening Statements.... ahem....

Hello, and welcome to my blog. My name is John J Parlatore, I am a Realtor with Century 21 Heritage Realty and associates. C21 Heritage has four local offices: Amesbury, Georgetown, Newburyport and Topsfield. I focus on Northern Massachusetts and Southern New Hampshire real estate, and work with both buyers and sellers from first time buyers to fine homes and estates. I have been licensed in both MA and NH for about four years, and I have loved every minute of it (well almost every minute!) I have seen the end of the real estate boom and seller's market of 2001 - 2004. I have suffered and survived very tough market conditions since then by adhering to one very simple principle: honesty. I choose to keep my clients informed as to the state of the market, real estate activity in and around our target areas, and any other information or resources available. I find that working hand in hand with my clients better serves them, and provides the knowledge and tools needed to understand any and all suggestions and recommendations made. My goal is 100% client satisfaction, and I rely heavily on my referral and repeat business. Real estate is a profoundly personal business relationship. As a realtor, I am trusted with one of my clients' largest assets, or most important financial decision. I need trust, and I strive to earn it. I genuinely care about doing right by my clients. My goal is to make selling or purchasing a home a pleasurable and stress free experience for my clients.
I created this blog as a resource and open forum (for those who choose to participate) for past clients, present clients and anyone else interested in New England real estate. Rather than bombard consumers with mountains of statistics, my aim is to assist in navigating an ever changing market, and provide yet another outlook. So in closing, welcome! Please feel free to post comments and questions.