Southern California’s Wet Winter and The Real Estate Market. In Southern California we don’t have snow days. Which means we typically don’t have any days off in our real estate market. In 2017, I did witness “rain days” due to the large amount of rain we received in December, January and February. I had three …
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Through out the years you’ve probably heard the terms “It’s a buyers market.” Or when inventory is low “It’s a sellers market.” But what if I were to tell you that right now it is both a buyers and sellers market. Wait, what? The interest rates as of today, April 17th 2016, are the lowest …
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As a buyer: When you are submitting an offer to the seller, your agent will be compiling a complete offer package. This package will include an Earnest Money Deposit. Is an Earnest Money Deposit required? YES! The Earnest Money Deposit is required in all transactions whether it’s a cash offer, FHA, VA or conventional. The …
When it comes to home buying, picking the right loan is very important. Every loan out there has different pros and cons. The infographic below lays out the loans in a simplified way. Conventional Home Loans: These loans have the lowest rates. Your credit must be excellent. You will need 10% or more to put …
If you are fortunate enough to be able to buy and then sell your current home, then buying a home with a contingency to sell is not an issue for you. However, this is not the case for many people. Sellers that buy and sell their homes at the same time happens very often. …
We have all heard the term, “Location, Location, Location.” Having a certain location with a home can greatly affect your home’s value. It is one of the five factors that goes into estimating a home value. Location, however, can be worth more depending on what certain buyers are looking for. Have you heard the term …
It’s time. You’ve decided that you are now in a place in life where buying a home is the next step. You’ve saved up money. Your credit score is excellent. You’re ready for the next step. So where do you start? What is the first step to finding the place in which you will …
What happened last year can be a good indication to what will happen this year, specifically looking towards the end of the year. Below is the report from the California Association of Realtors regarding the 2016 Market. C.A.R. releases its 2016 California Housing Market Forecast California home sales to increase slightly, while prices post …
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I get the question often around the beginning of October, should I sell during the holidays or should I wait. I always suggest that there is no time like the present time to sell. Your buyer could be out there right now, just waiting for a home like yours to hit the market. If you …
Home sales volume rides the bumpy plateau The above charts track the home sales volume of single family residences (SFRs) on a month-to-month and annual basis. Sales volume includes the sale of all residential resales and new homes in California, including new homes sold directly by builders. Annual real estate sales numbers since the 2008 …
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