CHARLESTON - A home is probably the biggest investment you'll ever make. But buying or selling a home lately - has been pretty scary.
Monday, the web site HousingPredictor.com ranked West Virginia's capitol city as having the third best housing market forecast in the country for 2012.
Tina Pepper, a Charleston realtor, said she is hopeful because of the news.
"We are seeing a slow increase in sales in the Charleston area, but that increase is supposed to get even better," said Pepper.
Pepper got into real estate in the middle of the recession.
"They would lower the price…and lower the price…and people were afraid," said Pepper.
Pepper said she's noticed the improvements.
"People are moving into the area for different jobs and companies which is great," said Pepper.
According to the report, retirees are taking advantage of lower prices and near record low mortgage rates.
John Johnson and his family have lived in the same house for ten years, in West Virginia, he says it's a great place to raise a family and someday retire.
"When I left high school I didn't think I'd be back, but after traveling I came back here to raise my family and the prices were great," said Johnson.
But Joe Clevenger is skeptical. He said he's had trouble selling, although he has found several houses he's interested in buying.
"Yeah I am not real sure about the reports, but it's definitely a buyers market," said Clevenger.
Pepper agrees it can be tough and offers advice when selling.
"My best saying is ‘clutter eats equity.' There's a lot of competition out there...so make your home welcoming," said Clevenger.
She says keep the house neat, smelling good, and the pets out of the way...when people stop by.
Pepper also added selling a house in three or four months is ideal, but it may take a little longer.
Source: http://www.wowktv.com/story/16531965/charleston-real-estate-agents-hopeful-after-ranking
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