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First Quarter 2015 California Housing Affordability
As interest rates lowered and the prices for existing homes stabilized, more Californians realizes their dream of becoming homeowners during the first quarter of 2015. According to the California Asso...
Home Prices are Climbing Faster & Faster, but this is not a Bubble
This spring, home buying is off and running. Unfortunately, prices are being driven up faster than in the recent past. These statistics make people mistakenly believe the real estate market is in a bu...
The Incredible Real Estate Portfolio of Oracle Billionaire Larry Ellison
Larry Ellison, former CEO of Oracle, has quite a vast real estate portfolio. His eccentric taste has earned him the reputation of “the nation’s leading trophy-home buyer.” He explain...
Housing Prices on the Upswing
The housing market has found its footing as evidenced by various metrics used to measure year-over-year performance. • The House Price Index – Purchase Only documented by the Federal Housing Finance A...
The Closer the Broker, the Quicker the Close
A recent study done by Longwood University in Farmville, Virginia and published in the Journal of Housing Research suggests that the closer a realtor is to the property they are selling, the faster it...
Selling Your House? You Can Avoid These Mistakes
For the majority of my clients, selling their home marks the exciting first step in turning over a new leaf, whether they are upsizing to make room for a new member of the family or making an intersta...
Who’s going to buy your house? A Millennial, Probably
The National Association of Realtors just released the results of their 2015 Home Buyer and Seller Generational Trends survey, and it shows that for the second year in a row, Millennials are the large...
Bidding Wars Are Here to Stay
Bidding wars were something that were uncommon in the 1980s and 1990s, but they took place frequently during the housing bubble. However, what’s surprising is that they haven’t disappeared...
Buying a Home? Here’s the Salary You Need
Mortgage research site HSH.com recently completed a study that determined how much money someone would need to make annually in order to afford a median-priced home. They looked at 27 metro areas and ...
Retiring? Beware of These Real Estate Pitfalls
It’s quite common for retirees to decide to renovate, downsize, or move to different communities entirely after they finish working. Before, during, and even after this process, mistakes are pro...
Low Down Payment Loans Plunged to 11-Year Low in 2014
In the last few years, the number of homebuyers who put down substantial percentages of their home loans have increased while those who put down less than three percent have dropped. According ...
When It Comes to Loving a Home, It’s What’s on the Outside That Counts
In the spirit of Valentine’s Day, we take a look at what makes homebuyers fall in love with certain homes. Just as people are attracted to certain characteristics in potential mates, so...
What Home Buyers and Sellers Should Know About Pocket Listings
A pocket listing is a real estate term that refers to a listing that is held by a broker or agent but not advertised on the multiple listing system (MLS) or other high-publicity avenues. For some home...
Tax Implications of Selling a House
Many homeowners will be expecting to gain a significant profit from selling their homes. However, there are tax implications associated with large capital gains from the sale of a home. Here are a few...
Need a General Contractor? Here’s How to Pick the Right One
Choosing the right contractors to work on your home is vital to the success of the project. Beyond making sure that the company and the team have the necessary licenses and permits to perform home ren...
Why You Should Self-Disclose Your Home’s Flaw When Selling
Selling your home can be enough of a challenge without you inadvertently undermining the process. When you want to sell your home to a buyer who is genuinely interested and qualified, you should discl...
5 Tips for Living in Your Home While It’s on the Market
Living in your home while you are trying to sell it can be a challenge, but these five tips will help you stay comfortable without compromising your chances of selling your home. 1) Sort through your ...
The Ultimate South Bay Backyard
It might be December, but we’re lucky to live in a climate that allows for year-round outdoor fun. If you need ideas on how to make the most of your yard 12 months a year, here are some of our f...