Posts Tagged ‘housing’
Buyers Beware: You May Not Be Able to See All Active Listings Any Longer
For the last few years buyers have been able to search on their own for properties for sale in any area via third party websites – the biggest being Realtor.com, Zillow and Trulia, among thousands of others. Recently Zillow and Trulia merged (Zillow acquired Trulia), and that set in motion some big problems with MLS…
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New Supreme Court Ruling May Impact Short Sales
The latest case on the Supreme Court docket could affect the number and difficulty of future short sales, so if you are short selling, purchasing/planning to purchase a short sale, or if you are an agent who may be selling one, please read on. In Bank of America v. Caulkett, the Supreme Court will soon…
Read MoreBuyers: Now is the Time to Plan Your Spring Buying Strategy
All the predictions about the Spring real estate market indicate that it is going to be a busy one. Focusing on my own North San Diego market, I agree and I am getting excited about several upcoming listings of my own. There is a buzz in the air amongst my local colleagues, and many have…
Read More5 Ways to Plan for a Successful Out-of-Area Move
The best way to prepare for a move from outside of an area involves a bit of planning, and can start months or even years prior to moving…the more time you have to research and learn about the different cities and neighborhoods and what they have to offer, the better. I always advise taking time…
Read MoreHome Values Remain Strong
The latest CoreLogic report shows that home values rose 5.0% in December nationwide, compared to a year ago. This figure includes distressed sales. For the entire year of 2014 home prices increased 7.4%, which is down from the 11.1% increase in 2013. This news is great for the housing market, and shows that the housing…
Read MoreHow To Get the Highest Appraisal Value for Your Listing
Appraisals are getting “tighter” and soon even more deals could begin crashing as buyers and sellers haggle the run up in asking prices. Understanding ( to an appraiser) your listing is simply a $500 appraisal fee, to you it’s a 3-6% commission; so by being proactive you will minimize the risks of losing large commission checks !…
Read MoreReal Estate Market Predictions for 2015
2014 was a positive year for the housing market, with many areas experiencing recovery and more houses selling than previous years. Prices rose quite a bit, and there was a lot of conflicting news about the future of housing. Now, as we head into 2015, many wonder what is in store for the housing market.…
Read MoreDecember is a Busy Month for Real Estate
It never fails – every year I always think I will have a quiet holiday season and be able to catch up on personal errands and have extra family time. But every November things always start to heat up in my real estate business. Offers on listings tend to increase (often multiple offers), there tend…
Read MoreHousing Market Glance for October 2014 (Latest Figures)
The chart below shows the latest existing home sale numbers for October, as well as median home prices, unsold inventory index, median time on market, and the housing affordability index. The National Association of Realtors reported a 2.5% increase for the homes sold in October, compared to the same month a year ago. This makes…
Read MoreThe Final Walkthrough and Buyers’ Rights
The final walkthrough is a necessity for buyers purchasing a home, but many buyers do not understand the purpose of the walkthrough and there are many important aspects to getting it completed correctly in order to protect their legal rights. First of all, it is important to understand that the final walkthrough is NOT a…
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