High Demand along with falling listing prices has produced a rise in 3rd quarter transactions for the commercial real estate market in the US.  This is the 2nd consecutive quarter that posted gains.  Prices of transactions increased as well as the demand for commercial properties.  Both of these indicate market confidence is on the rise could this be a sign that the market is on a rebound?  View Naples Golf Course Homes for Sale

Transaction prices rose 4.4% on commercial real estate properties sold in Q309 by major institutional investors, according to the MIT Center for Real Estate (MIT/CRE).

The gain marked the first positive price change in more than a year for the Center’s transactions-based index (TBI). It is also the largest increase since before the market downturn began in mid-2007, according to MIT/CRE.

The findings indicate the US commercial property market may have reached bottom in terms of pricing, the Center said, with the price index narrowing the deficit from its ‘07 peak to -36.5% in Q309 from -39% in Q209. Source: http://www.nuwireinvestor.com/articles/us-commercial-real-estate-shows-signs-of-improvement-53994.aspx

The Senate might pass its version as early as Wednesday, and aides to Congressional leaders say the House could accept it this week, sending the bill to President Obama to sign into law. After weeks of partisan delay in the Senate, Democrats are eager to show progress before Friday, when the October jobless report is again expected to show high unemployment.

The homebuyers’ credit — enacted last year, expanded this year and scheduled to expire Nov. 30 — would be extended to cover homes under contract by April 30. Also, it no longer would be limited to first-time buyers; people who have owned a home for at least five years could get a $6,500 credit on a new residence. Income limits for eligibility would be raised, making many more people qualify. Source: http://www.nytimes.com/2009/11/04/us/politics/04cong.html?_r=1&partner=rss&emc=rss

View Pelican Bay Naples Homes   One could argue either pro or con for the tax credit extension.  It is a huge incentive for 1st time buyers.  Housing prices and mortgage rates are at a level where buyers feel comfortable to commit to purchases.  But on the flip side, this is a costly measure for the government.  Is the US giving more than it should when low home prices and low mortgage rates would usually be enough to warrant buyers into the market?

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