If the market is so slow, why is every property that I call about already under contract?

You must have good taste in real estate!  It is not so much that the market is slow, rather that values are simply soft. With all-time record low interest rates and attractive asking prices, competition amongst buyers and investors for good deals is very strong right now.  We regularly receive multiple offers within the first week on new listings. To take advantage of the best deals out there, you must know the market and then be able to move quickly.