Are Home Contract Cancellations on the Rise?
I love to read Kenneth Harney columns. He is one of my favorite writers on the real estate market, and always poses poignant questions as he delves deep into real estate-related issues (some that the...
View Article5 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...
View ArticleIt’s a Good Time to Buy!
Are you still wavering on whether or not to buy a home? Here is some great information for you to consider..it is a great time to buy! Infographic courtesy of California Association of Realtors
View ArticleIt’s a Tough Time for First Time Homebuyers
The real estate market continues to improve, demand is high, inventory is low, and prices are going up in many local markets, including here in San Diego county. Many areas/neighborhoods have even...
View ArticleEntry Level Home Prices in California
San Diego is not included in the following infographic, but entry level home prices here are between $200,000-$300,000.. However, note that it may vary greatly by area. If you would like information on...
View ArticleCould Fannie Mae Actually Hurt the Real Estate Market?
Is Fannie Mae hurting the real estate market? Those following the practices of this government lending giant know that as of late, Fannie has been accused by many in the industry of price fixing and...
View ArticleBuying a Flip Home: What Buyers Should Watch Out For
If you haven’t noticed, flippers are back in full force. It seems everyone wants to get into property flipping these days, even those who have never done so or may not have a good sense of what they...
View ArticleSelecting a Real Estate Agent: Quantity vs. Quality
Deciding whether to purchase or sell a home is possibly one of the most important and expensive financial/emotional decisions you will make during your lifetime. It is one that has not only financial...
View Article5 Reasons to Purchase a Home
The following article was written by Michael Deery with Citiwide Financial Corp – I felt it was great information to share with my readers. If you have any questions about any of this information...
View ArticleHome Buyers Beware…What You Need to Know When Purchasing
There is no doubt that home buyers are very savvy these days, but despite full seller disclosures and a clean home inspection there is always a chance that the home could have hidden issues that could...
View Article4 Homebuyer Expectations for Spring/Summer
Right now it is a tricky time to be a buyer, and that is because we are still coming out of the winter season and inventory is very low in many places (including here in North San Diego). I have...
View ArticleIt’s a Seller’s Market, But Where are the Sellers?
You may have read lately that here in Southern California home prices continue to rise. You may also have noticed that there do not seem to be many homes listed for sale. Combine that with the fact...
View ArticleRenters Looking to Buy? San Diego, Carlsbad, San Marcos Named Toughest...
A new study was just released that named San Diego, Carlsbad and San Marcos the #1 toughest housing markets in which renters can purchase homes. For every 100 homes available for purchase, there are...
View ArticleHome Inspection Saves the Day
In my years as a real estate agent I have learned to value home inspections a great deal. I always advise my buyers to have them, and most listen. Some do not, and that is their prerogative, but I feel...
View ArticleWhat Buyers Should Do During their Contingency Period
When buying a home most buyers have a contingency period, a standard 17 days under the California Residential Purchase Contract (RPA), but negotiable by contract for longer or shorter periods. This...
View ArticleThe Market is Open to First Time Buyers
First time buyers have faced challenges over the last several years – from qualifying for loans to finding inventory that meets their needs at the price that fits within their budgets. But the biggest...
View ArticleHousing: Buy Now or Wait?
I received an email from one of the preferred lenders with whom I work, telling me about a client of his who was having a difficult time deciding whether to purchase now or wait. She told him that her...
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