Posts Tagged ‘home sales’
2013 Real Estate Market Predictions
There has been a lot of speculation as to what will happen in the real estate market as we head into a new year. Here is my take on real estate market resolutions for 2013: Home prices will rise, slowly. Based on the current market and the rise in prices in 2012, especially toward the…
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Homes Are Selling FAST in California!
Real Estate News REcap
HARP is helping more borrowers to refinance: HARP, the Home Affordable Refinance Program, has recently been restructured, and this has allowed more homeowners to be able to take advantage and refinance to lower rates. The new guidelines allow those who are underwater with their mortgages to take avail of the program – a big welcome…
Read MoreThe 4 Most Common Pricing Mistakes
Be Careful What You List For
Although many local housing markets are experiencing increased sales prices, it is still very important to be careful in listing your home at the right price. I have always adhered to the notion that a listing has the strongest potential to attract qualified home buyers the first two weeks on the market (many agents say…
Read MoreLegal Mistakes Home Sellers Make
Where is All the “For Sale” Inventory?
There is a strange phenomenon occurring in San Diego this Spring season – there are less homes for sale than anticipated. It is not uncommon for buyers to find themselves in multiple offer situations, being outbid and outshone by others, including cash investors. Will we see more inventory as we head into summer, and what…
Read MoreDon’t Let an Appraisal Ruin Your Sale
There has been a lot of talk lately in the real estate industry about inaccurate appraisals resulting in cancelled home sales. Appraisals have definitely been more challenging, as lenders and their underwriters place strict requirements on the use of comparable properties and of what exactly that can include. Both sellers and buyers have a few…
Read More5 Things Real Estate Listing Agents Should NOT Do!
There are times in any business where one must laugh at some of the antics that go on behind the scenes, some of the unprofessional things others in the business do and say. We have all been there, no matter in which field you work….I am sure you can conjure up a few times you…
Read More5 Reasons Buying and Selling Real Estate is Difficult Today
Buying and selling anything in this economy can be a bit tricky, and that goes for real estate as well. Many buyers, who think they’ll be able to negotiate a phenomenal deal, are often discouraged when they actually get out there in the market and try to do so. Likewise, sellers who price their homes…
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