Posts Tagged ‘housing’
How to “Win” That Home in a Tough Market
If you have been looking for a home recently you may realize that doing so has become tougher: there is less inventory out there and when a great home lists there are often multiple offers. So how does a buyer get ahead to secure a home when many others are in the same situation? Here…
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3 Reasons Why You Need a Realtor When Buying a New Construction Home
A good real estate agent is golden when it comes to assuring that all your needs are met as a buyer – from searching for the right home to negotiating, to making sure all obligations are met as a buyer and that everything needed from the seller has been provided. It not just about getting…
Read MoreGrowing Housing Inventory Will Affect Buyers and Sellers
Attention home buyers and sellers: home inventory is growing. Over the last few years we have seen decreased inventory in many areas, including here in San Diego County. This has made it tricky for many buyers as supply has not met demand, but has been positive for sellers as the seller market picked up speed.…
Read MoreReport: San Diego March Home Prices Were Highest in 9 Years
A study just released by CoreLogic states that homes sold in San Diego this March had the highest prices in 9 years, with a median home price of $478,000. How is this possible with such low inventory, you may ask? Well, it is likely because of that low inventory that prices have skyrocketed. When levels…
Read MoreWho is the Best Presidential Candidate for the Housing Market?
If you have been paying attention to what is going on in the political circus…I mean arena…you may or may not understand how different candidates feel about certain issues. While some have not made clear statements on many issues, and others have literally changed their minds and don’t appear to have opinions (or don’t care…
Read MoreWill Lack of Home Inventory Curtail Spring Selling Season? Buyers: Prepare
Many agents and home buyers are aware of the current shortage of homes for sale in many areas. In California there is currently a 4 month supply of homes, where 6 months is the norm and heading into the Spring it usually is higher. When desirable listings do come onto the market there is a…
Read MoreThe Importance of Homeowners Insurance for ALL Properties
Most homeowners have insurance, since in order to obtain a loan they have to have proof of home insurance. But what about a homeowner who owns a condominium that is used as income property? Do you need to have home insurance on that property? Insurance on single family homes can vary a great deal from…
Read More2016 Real Estate Market Predictions
Around this time of year there are numerous posts on real estate market predictions for the coming year, so yes, this one will join the club. But it is important to note that in my opinion, one can only attempt to make accurate predictions (keeping in mind that no prediction is ever accurate) at a…
Read MoreBuyers and Buyer’s Agents: How to Avoid Losing a Sale
Recently I had a sale fall apart at the 11th hour, and it could have easily closed had the buyer’s agent been in constant communication with his client’s mortgage professional. It was very frustrating for my seller, who was trying to accomplish a 1031 exchange and close the sale prior to closing a purchase –…
Read MoreHow is that Real Estate Market?
Tax day is over…time to turn our focus back to the real estate market. I have to take a moment to say that I truly admire my accountants, because I could never do what they do – and so competently! Kudos to all you accountants out there for making peoples’ lives easier, and I am…
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