Whatever you may call it, energy-efficient features are a must in new homes. While the terminology may differ from builder to buyer, consumer to Realtor, homes that feature energy-saving building practices, solar panels, high-efficiency HVAC systems, and the like, are in high demand with home buyers and homeowners. You can see in the graphic below […]
Hire A Mover or Do It Yourself?
Call the Movers – A Cautionary Tale of Moving By Yourself I was asked recently, in over 20 years of experience and over 1,000 real estate sales transactions, what do you see people have the most difficulty with? There was no hesitation in my mind. The answer just popped right in there. Without question we […]
Is Technology Alienating You From Your Community?
It’s not an age-old tale, but rather a new-age trend. Is technology interfering with societies ability to connect, in real life, with other people and the community as a whole? Well, according to the California Association of Realtors and Pew Research, the majority of those who were interviewed said yes. Here is the question they […]
First-Time Home Buyers Tend To Finance
That headline is not a big surprise at all. Of course, first-time home buyers tend to finance their home purchase! In fact, most buyers use bank financing to purchase a home, whether they’re first-time buyers or seasoned veterans. However, buyers purchasing their second or third home typically put a larger down-payment down. 14% is the […]
Foreign Buyers Impact California Real Estate Market
Impact of Foreign Buyers Changing I think everyone knows that foreign buyers have had a significant impact on the real estate market in California in the last few years. Being intimately involved in real estate sales, we have seen this first hand. A significant number of cash buyers in the real estate market will push […]
Home Improvements That Pay Off With Increased Home Value
Most homeowners like to consider the value that home improvements add to their home before launching into big projects, additions or remodels, especially if they don’t plan to stay in the home for more than a few years or so. Luckily, we have a great resource showing the payoff of some popular home improvements. These […]
Home Fire Sprinkler Systems – What You Need to Know
If you have a home fire sprinkler system installed in your house or if you will be buying a home in the foreseeable future, you should read this article. Home fire sprinkler systems are something almost nobody thinks about but something that is becoming more and more important. I don’t know the exact dates but […]
