Top 10 Myths First-Time Home Buyers Believe If you’re thinking about buying a home, you’ve probably received your share of advice from family and friends. Add to that the constant stream of TV shows, news segments, and social media posts that over-simplify the home buying process for easy entertainment. With so much information to sift […]
First Quarter 2019 Real Estate Market Report – Changes Continue!
You may remember if you read our end of the year real estate market report for 2018, that changes were the main theme. At that time inventory of homes on the market had taken a nose dive. Many buyers had given up looking for a home to buy. Many sellers had taken their homes off […]
A Homeowners Guide to Home Insurance
Does Your Insurance Cover That? No one likes to think about disasters. But here in California, we have more than our share. Severe weather, fire, theft—or even a seemingly small issue like a broken pipe—can wreak havoc on your home and result in thousands of dollars in damages. Fortunately, a good homeowners insurance policy can offer […]
How Much is Your Home Actually Worth?
Discover What Buyers Will Pay in Today’s Market It’s easy to look up how much money you have in your savings account or the real-time value of your stock investments. But determining the true market value of a home is trickier. As a seller, knowing your home’s actual worth helps you price it correctly when […]
Top 8 Home Design and Remodeling Trends for 2019
If you’re a current homeowner, or in the market to buy, you’re probably curious about the latest trends in home design and remodeling. Sellers who make strategic updates before listing a property can generate increased interest from buyers and, in some cases, a premium selling price. And buyers should consider which features of a home […]
Homeowners’ Biggest Home Remodeling Regrets
Did you ever take on a home remodeling project yourself that you came to regret? Well, you’re not alone! Working with home buyers and sellers for so many years, we hear a lot about their experiences and do-it-yourself is way up there as a major mistake. A lesson learned through sometimes painful experience. I’m going […]
2018 Real Estate Market Report – More Changes!
Well, 2018 was something of a ride in the real estate market! The big thing everyone wants to know first is, of course, how did sale prices do? The short answer is that prices in all our markets were up for the year. The longer answer is, they were not up as much as many […]
