Vetting Possible Buyers Before A House ShowingThe world has changed and we are all doing things a little differently these days. Buyers used to call their agents and ask to see a...
Some Points About Our California Housing CrisisReasons why we don't build enough housing in California Community resistance Water restrictions and lack of water to support additional...
Woman vs Man - Home Purchase PreferencesOne in five consumers buying a home today is a single woman. Meyers Research in Costa Mesa, Calif., conducted a survey analyzing the...
Interest Rates at a 3 Year Low!Does anyone remember when interest rates were over 10%? I dug into the distant past and found these rates on Value Penguin Inc. I guess...
Are You Wildfire Ready?Thousands of wildfires strike California every year so it's important to prepare your property and your family. Here are some tips from...
Survey Says....Some Facts About Family Home BuyingNo surprises here and the Monterey Peninsula and Bay Area are no exception..... According to the National Association of REALTORS®’ 2019...
Will it be a Buyer's Market this year?Due to home prices slowing, interest rates holding and more inventory on the market, we may be heading into a "Buyer's Market" this...
National News: Buyers Are Willing to Pay Extra for Smart-Home GadgetsDo you have smart technology in your home? If you do,buyers are willing to pay extra to get it. According to research (23,000 surveyed)...
National Real Estate: Down Payments are Getting Bigger........Inventory continues to remain tight in California and it sounds like buyers are bringing more money to the table make their deal happen....
National Real Estate: And the Happiest City in America is.........The happiest city in America is......Fremont, Calif., according to a new analysis of more than 180 of the largest U.S. cities. There are...
National Real Estate: More Buyers Are Buying Sight Unseen!Interesting survey from Redfin. Would you buy a house sight unseen? It sounds a little scary since photos don't always give you the full...