Is It The Right Time To Sell Or Buy In California?
People generally believe that the winter months are not the best time to list their home for sale; however, a recent report in Showingtime, a real estate industry magazine, reveals how this year is different all over the country: Buyer activity is way up compared to the same time last year. The West, specifically, saw…
Read moreQ4 2019 Sonoma and Napa Counties Real Estate Reports
Recent Sonoma and Napa Counties real estate statistics reveal a flattening of the market experienced last quarter: Napa County # of closed sales = 276 (1% decrease over prior year) Average sales price: $1.0 Million (9% decrease over prior year) Sonoma County # of closed sales = 1,022 (2% decrease over prior year) Average sales…
Read moreReal Estate Predictions for 2020
At the end of the year all eyes are on the new year. Too bad we don’t have a crystal ball to predict the real estate market of the future. We only have the current situation and historical trends to guide us. Real estate market trends are driven by several factors: inventories, home prices, interest…
Read moreWhat a Difference a Decade Makes!
Just ten years ago, many homeowners were desperately trying to hang on to their homes. Trying to sell a home was considered a nightmare. Buyers were having a struggle to find a financial institution that would lend them the money to purchase or refinance a home. Thank heavens that is all behind us! The fundamental…
Read moreCan’t Afford a Professional Stager for Your Home Sale?
While we have all witnessed the dramatic transformations on HGTV when a home is put on the market, we are pretty sure the price is more than most of us can afford. So, what can we do to make our listings as attractive as possible without breaking the bank? Here are a couple of tips…
Read moreLandscaping 101: Blunders and Remedies
Landscaping can be an expensive item on one’s household budget. Making mistakes can be costly and disappointing. Here is a list of some factors to consider that can assist getting a greater yield on your investment: Improper Plant Placement: Sunlight and exposure are extremely important to the health of any plant. You need to be…
Read moreDon’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…
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