Don’t Get Caught Up in the Drama du Jour – Real Estate Stability
Lately, we have seen the financial media spouting fear, uncertainty, drama, and doubt. Wall Street sends us on a roller coaster ride every day, while the Everyman continues to go to work, get the same paycheck, pay the bills and largely tries to ignore all the drama. This explains why investing in Main Street has…
Read moreFour Things Parents Should Consider Before Buying a Home
Parents shopping for a home have different considerations than other demographics. As parents, their primary concern is the safety and well-being of their children, at the same time, they are also concerned with the happiness of the entire family. Most buyers start their home search with a list of “must-haves”. When children are a…
Read moreThe 2 R’s: Real Estate and Retirement
More and more baby boomers are arriving at retirement age and are facing the question: “To sell or to stay?”. A wise step to take at this juncture is to evaluate your home’s ability to adapt to your retirement needs. Below are some of the factors that a National Board of Realtors have suggested: Affordability:…
Read moreWhat’s New in Home Design for 2019?
A recent article based on the remodeling and design platform, Houzz, forecast some trends to look for in the coming year. With HGTV shows continuing to capture our imaginations and wallets, we might want to know that we are in step with the design world. Here are some examples of the forecasted changes: Full-height backsplashes…
Read moreWinter Brings Out The Serious Buyers
If someone is out looking for homes in the winter season, it is usually a sign that they mean business. So how do you, as the Seller, take advantage of this available market? Start by making sure that the exterior of you home is as warm and inviting as the interior. Bare trees make for…
Read moreIs it Still a Seller’s Market?
Looking at the real estate market today can be very confusing. Some experts would have you believe that we have left the “Seller’s Market” behind and have skipped right over to a “Buyer’s Market”. Not so fast! If we examine some of the statistics related to the Bay Area, we find that there remains only…
Read moreSelling Your Home in Today’s Market
It is never a fun adventure to sell your home, especially while you’re still living in it. And in today’s market, where multiple offers are not the norm they once were, it is even more important to observe some basic rules. Keep your home pristine! Not just “picked up”, but sparkly clean. It should look…
Read moreThe Good, The Bad, And The Ugly Of Marble Countertops
When building or remodeling, owners are faced with a myriad of confusing choices, not the least of which is what material to use for their kitchen counters. Among the many preferred options are: granite, solid surface material, butcher block, concrete, and marble, specifically Carrara marble. Marble is gorgeous both from a distance and up close,…
Read moreWhy Should I Sell My Home This Fall?
There are probably a myriad of reasons to sell this Fall, but let’s look at just a few: For starters, Buyer demand is still strong. While the mad, competitive scene has waned (thankfully!), last month listings averaged only 29 days on the market according to NAR. Although the housing inventory is still less than 6…
Read moreSuperheroes Fund Not-Normal Loans
Our “not-normal loans” have just 2 main qualifications: Decent existing equity or at least 25% down payment. An ability to repay the loan (source of income). Known as Hard Money, these loans might enable you to bring that superhero offer to a Seller or to be the superhero Agent for your client. Financing available for…
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