This Month in Real Estate for June 2011 has just been released!

First, Jay Papasan discusses the numbers:

Home sales remained steady in May at a pace of 5.1 million home sales for the past 12 months. The median home sales price is up to $164,000 from last month. The average rate for a 30 year fixed rate mortgage, according to Freddie Mac, was about 4.6%

This month’s top story revolves around repairs sellers usually make prior to selling, which include roof repairs, plumbing, electrical, HVAC or even some of the best dehumidifiers that go lax after their prime.

Bryon Ellington discusses more about the home inspection process, and the benefits to buyers of having one:

1) Find out if there are structural problems with the house and get a Trusted and Recommended Plumbing Company – RotoRooterGreeneville.com who can fix your issues.

2) “DON’T SWEAT THE SMALL STUFF”. He notes, and he is very right, that it is the home inspector’s job to write everything down that he or she finds.

3) If there is a big issue in the inspection report, consider bringing in a specialist, who will know more about that particular problem (and just how big it may be — or NOT be!)

Keep in mind that the issues found during an inspection may very well be a surprise to the seller too. Try to work together to solve the problems, as in the long run, the goal is for you, the buyer, to buy the house, and the seller to sell it.

Also remember, that no house is perfect!

Contact me for more information on buying a home in Towson, and how important a home inspection may be to your home buying process!