On a Roll: Home Prices Up for Sixth Straight Month
November 29, 2012 - 10:29 AM
The Case-Shiller numbers rolled in on Tuesday and brought yet another good report: U.S. home prices continued to rise throughout the third quarter of 2012. The third quarter contains some of the warmest months of the year – July, August, September – and that’s reflected in increased buyer demand. More... Read More
November 28, 2012 - 9:50 AM
Last week we talked about the things you need to know to be a contender in today’s low inventory, high competition market. This week, part 2: 4 weapons that you can use to compete for, and win, the house of your dreams.
1. See your mortgage broker, credit union, or other loan expert. The absolute first... Read More
Tips for Buyers in Competitive Markets, Part 2
Last week we talked about the things you need to know to be a contender in today’s low inventory, high competition market. This week, part 2: 4 weapons that you can use to compete for, and win, the house of your dreams.
November 26, 2012 - 11:36 PM
Kitchens... we all want them and need them, but many of we first-time buyers won't get the perfect, ideal version in our first home. That doesn't mean we'll just have to eat out a lot. Actually, kitchen makeovers are fun. You can go big or small-- rehab the whole space or just sub in a new appliance. No need... Read More
New Ideas for Kitchen Makeovers
Kitchens... we all want them and need them, but many of we first-time buyers won't get the perfect, ideal version in our first home. That doesn't mean we'll just have to eat out a lot. Actually, kitchen makeovers are fun. You can go big or small-- rehab the whole space or just sub in a new appliance. No need to do it all at once, either. Your taste and needs will probably change with time, so take that time, and enjoy the process as you grow into your home.
Today we offer ideas-- some of them quite new-- to get your started on the kichen you've always wanted.
November 26, 2012 - 10:00 AM
Foreclosures, for some buyers, represent the super sales of real estate, those hot bargains folks line up for in the wee hours of the morning. Of course, competition for foreclosures doesn't look the same as competition for Twilight, the movie, in DVD; but all of us interested in real estate recognize the... Read More
Cyber Monday Foreclosure Report
Foreclosures, for some buyers, represent the super sales of real estate, those hot bargains folks line up for in the wee hours of the morning. Of course, competition for foreclosures doesn't look the same as competition for Twilight, the movie, in DVD; but all of us interested in real estate recognize the importance of tracking foreclosures in both our local and national markets.
November 21, 2012 - 9:40 AM
Thanksgiving is tomorrow, and in honor of that day, we offer some new, and perhaps surprising, reasons to be thankful for homeownership.
Our Children Thank Us
Research shows: If parents want their kids to do better in school, one of the most important things they can do is buy a home. A 2012 study by Richard... Read More
Thanksgiving: More Reasons to be Grateful for Homeownership
Thanksgiving is tomorrow, and in honor of that day, we offer some new, and perhaps surprising, reasons to be thankful for homeownership.
Our Children Thank Us
November 20, 2012 - 10:28 AM
October data, despite the serious and tragic impact of Hurricane Sandy, are largely positive nationally. Today we look closer at the month behind us, and speculate on months to come.
Inventory
The current supply of homes was the lowest national number since February of 2006 this October. So, in a nutshell,... Read More
Hurricane Sandy's Impact on National Real Estate
October data, despite the serious and tragic impact of Hurricane Sandy, are largely positive nationally. Today we look closer at the month behind us, and speculate on months to come.
Inventory
November 19, 2012 - 11:28 AM
Low inventory all over the country? This phenomenon, so far, shows no signs of going away. But neither do prospective homebuyers, as metro after metro area reports an increase in home sales—despite drastic reductions in available homes for sale. Yes, it’s a tough out there. Today we bring you part 1 in a 2... Read More
Tips for Buyers in Competitive Markets, Part 1
Low inventory all over the country? This phenomenon, so far, shows no signs of going away. But neither do prospective homebuyers, as metro after metro area reports an increase in home sales—despite drastic reductions in available homes for sale. Yes, it’s a tough out there. Today we bring you part 1 in a 2 part series: Tips for Buyers in Competitive Markets.
November 16, 2012 - 2:26 PM
We're fully into fall weather here in California, and ready for some cozy colors. Purple and brown play really well together. They're both warm, and yet not too overpowering and vibrant. Check out some of our favorite purple + brown pins from this week:
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Happy Friday!
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Color Combo of the Week: Purple and Brown
We're fully into fall weather here in California, and ready for some cozy colors. Purple and brown play really well together. They're both warm, and yet not too overpowering and vibrant. Check out some of our favorite purple + brown pins from this week:
November 14, 2012 - 9:28 AM
Don’t have the 20% down but want to become a homeowner in 2013? You’ve probably heard, thanks to the economy’s downturn and stricter lending guidelines, that such a desire is unlikely met. But there’s hope. Here are 3 ways to get make your homeownership dream a reality, even if you can’t (or don’t want to)... Read More
4 Ways to Get a Home Loan without 20% Down
Don’t have the 20% down but want to become a homeowner in 2013? You’ve probably heard, thanks to the economy’s downturn and stricter lending guidelines, that such a desire is unlikely met. But there’s hope. Here are 3 ways to get make your homeownership dream a reality, even if you can’t (or don’t want to) part with a giant chunk of cash up front.
Halcyon Days Are Gone, Perhaps for the Better
November 13, 2012 - 10:06 AM
America’s generation Y, those young adults born in the late 70s-early 80s, is the largest population since the Baby Boomers. So, for real estate professionals, tracking the habits and desires of said generation is important. One interesting trend with direct impact on real estate: today, young, educated... Read More