September 2020 California Housing Sentiment Index Each month C.A.R. (California Association of Realtors) surveys 1,000 California consumers regarding their sentiments about various aspects of the housing market or the economy that directly impacts housing to create a California Housing Sentiment Index. The results of the individual indicators are combined into an equally- weighted diffusion index […]
Should You Move Up or Buy a Second Home?
Which Move Is Right For You? The pandemic has changed the way many of us live, work, and attend school—and those changes have impacted our priorities when it comes to choosing a home. According to a recent survey by The Harris Poll, 75% of respondents who have begun working remotely would like to continue doing […]
Mortgage Wire Fraud and Other Cautionary Tales
Cyber Crime We’ve talked about this before, but things have taken a turn for the worse during the COVID-19 crisis. The crooks are out to take advantage of the situation, and they’re doing it from the comfort of their own homes. There is wire fraud, rental fraud, hacking, jacking, elder fraud, tech support fraud, phishing, […]
Lowest Mortgage Rates in History: What It Means for Homeowners and Buyers
In July, the average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage fell below 3% for the first time in history.1 And while many Americans have rushed to take advantage of this unprecedented opportunity, others question the hype. Are today’s rates truly a bargain? While average mortgage rates have drifted between 4% and 5% in recent years, they haven’t always […]
When a Neighbor Has a Buyer for Your Home [VIDEO]
Question: Libby, what if a neighbor has a buyer for my house before it’s on the market? Answered by Libby Guthrie Video Transcript Hi, I’m Libby Guthrie, Keller Williams Realty in Northern California. What happens when your neighbors are curious about when you list your home and what you’ve listed it for? And if they […]
How to Add Value To Your Home With 9 DIY Improvements
Whether you’re prepping your house to go on the market or looking for ways to maximize its long-term appreciation, these nine home improvement projects are great ways to add function, beauty, and real value to your home. The best part is, once you’ve secured the materials, most of these renovations can be completed over the […]
The Real Estate Market Takes a Sudden Turn
It seemed to happen overnight. The residential real estate market here has turned! Taking advantage of unbelievably low mortgage interest rates, buyers are now out in force. We are seeing multiple offers on properties. We just had a listing that had 10 offers! All but one over asking price. This is happening all over! […]
