real estate
Will August’s Home Sales Decrease Take a Toll on Prices?
According to the National Association of Realtors, the Pending Home Sales Index revealed the month of August saw a small dip in its numbers. Despite the fall, the results were stronger than this point...
Home Equity in the United States is Up
A recent study completed by Black Knight Financial Services confirms that available home equity in the United States has jumped by an estimated $1 trillion during the last year. This is the highest it...
Market Imbalance Drives Home Prices Up
The good news is out! The National Association of Realtors (NAR) just released that existing home sales in the month of June are at a record high. On top of that, the median prices for existing homes ...
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...
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...
Which homes won’t be for sale anytime soon?
In my experience, there are several types of properties that are usually not going on the market anytime soon. This can be difficult for potential buyers that are eager to buy property in the South Ba...
If you list your South Bay property, you just might get all-cash offers
More and more, all-cash offers are king in South Bay real estate, even when it comes to luxury properties. Several of my recent clients have made all-cash offers on properties they fell in love with, ...
South Bay Real Estate Market Concerns You May Have
There are any number of concerns a real estate owner, or potential buyer, may have when considering if this is the best time to become involved with a real estate transaction in the South Bay. That’s ...