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Gary Younger’s Whangarei Homes Site Updated

Gary Younger — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 18:25:19 +0000

The new site for Gary Younger’s Real Estate is now open!

I’m not sure how long this has been in the planning (years) but Carlos at Gorilla Themes came up with what I needed to bring all my sites together – at last! Although we still have a couple of bugs to fix and we will add more information as the site grows, we are off the ground. I hope you enjoy it and if you have any suggestions or feedback please let me know.

June Sales Data Sees Whangarei Lift

Gary Younger — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 00:42:43 +0000

June has seen another month of strong sales in Whanagrei City and County Real Estate Sales after May’s outstanding numbers (96 for the city). City sales numbered 80 in June while we saw county (outlying) again strong with 27. These figures are well up on April’s 64. This is, I believe, still a flow on from the low numbers we had in late 2008 and early 09. Also due to this surge in the last few months we are seeing limited stock levels which is tending to hold prices, moreso in the under $300k range. It will be interesting to see what happens in the winter months. Normally a little slower it looks like these factors could keep the numbers up.

Whangarei sales stats

Whangarei City_June 09

Whangarei County_June 09

Will keep you posted.

Strong Interest Levels Continue

Gary Younger — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 20:20:40 +0000

After last months 94 residential sales for Whangarei City we have seen a continuation of the strength in the market. A great example was our open home at 11 Erin Street on Sunday. A bit of a break in marketing, a freshen up and more people scanning the area saw 9 groups through, a great turnout which we just need to turn into a sale! Last Fridays Auctions were in the lower bracket, and yesterday saw 26 Charles Street unconditional while 323 Western Hills Drive is now priced sharply in the $220′s.

There are also a number of SOLD signs up around town – and I hear a few sold at the LJ Hooker Auctions yesterday. The biggest problem right now is that there is starting to be a shortage of properties for buyers to choose from. The bonus for owners here, especially in the lower price ranges, will likely be a holding up of prices in that bracket. Will keep you posted with updates on Whanagrei Real Estate – happy hunting!

Quiet Whangarei Opens Easter Sunday

Gary Younger — Sun, 12 Apr 2009 07:04:53 +0000

We’re not on the Sunday no trade list but could have been for the turnout today. Who would blame anyone though – long weekend, weather pretty good and plenty of chocolate to eat!

I had opens at two great properties, 9 Nixon and 7 Briden, with a couple of groups along and also 2 other buyer appointments. So even on this weekend we still have a bit of activity. It was interesting to see that the majority were investors, who are returning to the market as one of the stronger buyer groups. I guess the families can skip a weekend.

Back on deck through the week with more great Whangarei homes to show and opens again next Sunday. Check back for updates.

Whangarei City Real Estate Sales Numbers Explode

Gary Younger — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 00:48:11 +0000

I guess if things are held back for long enough then the time will come for an explosion. That looks like what the news will be next week when the sales figures for March are released. After just breaking 50 for the city in February preliminary figures for March look like we will hit close to 90, if not crack it. That’s an increase of over 70% on last month! County sales were also strong with 32 loaded to date. Man, it’s good to be eating again.

The last couple of months have been busy and there is some lag between this activity for the figures to reflect. A sale can take any amount of time from signing to unconditional – a majority do involve a LIM, finance and maybe a specialist report, so will be around 15 working days or so. There are also a lot more ‘clean’ offers where there will be few if any conditions which can make it more palatable to the owner to accept, as they can then move on. Great interest rates and with prices having come back, more affordable homes have also had an effect. Also realistic asking prices for newer stock as there is more evidence to show where values really do lie

So what’s next?
As always, anyone’s guess and there are plenty of anyones! The government is trying hard to keep long term rates down as they can see a stall coming back. There are still companies shedding staff locally and worldwide, but life goes on and people still move. My prediction – I’ll be busy – I’ll use hindsight for the rest