Home equity is the market value of a homeowner’s unencumbered interest in their real property, that is, the difference between the home’s fair market value and the outstanding balance of all liens on the property. In economics, home equity is sometimes called real property value. (Wikipedia) Homeownership offers many advantages over renting, including a stable living environment, […]
What NOT to Say When Buying a Home 🏡 [VIDEO]
Question: Are there any things I shouldn’t say when buying a home? Answered by Libby Guthrie Video Transcript Hi, I’m Libby Guthrie with Keller Williams Realty in Northern California, and I’m going to talk today about what NOT to say when you’re buying a home. At the end of this video, you can request our […]
What NOT to Say When Selling Your Home [VIDEO]
Question: Are there any things I shouldn’t say when selling my home? Answered by Libby Guthrie I’m Libby Guthrie with Keller Williams Realty in Northern California, and today I’m going to talk about “what not to say when selling your home“. At the end of this video you can request a free report, “We Just […]
2019 Real Estate Market Report for East Contra Costa County
So, how did the real estate market do in our area in 2019? Median Home Sales Prices I just finished running the numbers we’ve used as our guides for many years now. I’m writing this in early January 2020. Of course, everybody’s first question is “are home sales prices up or down?” Well, they are […]
The 2020 National Real Estate Market Forecast
We’re in the midst of the longest economic expansion in U.S. history, and economists think there’s still room to grow. A recent survey by the National Association for Business Economics found that experts believe the U.S. economy will remain positive throughout 2020.1 Still, given that recessions are a natural (and necessary) part of a business […]
Things That Could Go Wrong When Buying a House [VIDEO]
Question: What can go wrong when buying a house? Answered by Libby Guthrie Video Transcript Hi, I’m Libby Guthrie with Keller Williams Realty in Northern California. Today I’m going to talk about what can go wrong when you’re buying a home and how to avoid those problems. At the end of this video, please be […]
Holiday Gifts and Gadgets for Every Room in the House
Are you searching for new and innovative gift ideas this holiday season? If so, check out our list of the hottest home technology offerings. We’ve selected a few of our favorites for every room in the house. These smart systems and devices add comfort, convenience, and a “cool factor” that will delight your friends and […]
