Top 10 Real Estate New Year’s Resolutions

new-year2009 is GONE – GOOD BYE the events in 2009!

Looking forward to 2010!

Buyers and Sellers alike are looking forward to the New Year and are starting to plan what will be a priority when it comes to real estate. According to a Move.com survey, beginning a home improvement project is the most popular resolution, with 37.7 percent of Americans wanting to spruce up their homes.

Here are the rest of the top ten real estate New Year’s resolutions.

1. Start a home improvement project (37.7%)

2. Start saving money so you can purchase a new home (15.4%)

3. Fix my credit so I can buy a home next year (9.1%)

4. Become a first time home buyer (7.2%)

5. Refinance my mortgage or modify my loan (6.8%)

6. Learn more about local real estate condition in my community (5.5%)

7. Sell my home next year (5.2%)

8. Buy investment property (5%)

9. Talk to a lender about what I can afford for a new home (3.2%)

10. Purchase a home to live in myself next year (2.2%)

“Cheers to a new year and another chance for us to get it right.” -Oprah Winfrey

Image via New Voices of Philanthropy Blog

Are you making a Resolution this year (Professional or Personal)?

If so, what is it?  If not, why?


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About Lynda

Lynda Hysong is the owner and Broker of Connestee Falls Realty who also has 25 yrs. experience as a bank branch manager and mortgage loan originator. Lynda is very involved in serving the community of Brevard and Transylvania County. “Connestee Falls Realty TEAM’s Performance Outsells Promises”.

2 Responses to “Top 10 Real Estate New Year’s Resolutions”

  1. Jeff Green says:
    January 4, 2010 at 9:42 am

    Interesting!
    First time home buyers at #4.
    That’s a good sign.

  2. John Design says:
    January 8, 2010 at 11:23 am

    I’m looking into this whole thing at moment. Need to save money big time!

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