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 […]
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Real Estate
Real estate is "property consisting of land and the buildings on it, along with its natural resources such as crops, minerals or water; immovable property of this nature; an interest vested in this (also) an item of real property, (more generally) buildings or housing in general.
Residential real estate
Residential real estate may contain either a single-family or multifamily structure that is available for occupation or for non-business purposes.
Residences can be classified by and how they are connected to neighboring residences and land. Different types of housing tenure can be used for the same physical type. For example, connected residences might be owned by a single entity and leased out, or owned separately with an agreement covering the relationship between units and common areas and concerns.
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 […]
Inventory Report from October 1, 2007 to January 6, 2020
Here is the real estate inventory report for East Contra Costa County from October 1, 2007, to January 6, 2020 INVENTORY REPORT – HOMES ON THE MARKET Date All Cities Antioch CA Brentwood CA Oakley CA Disco Bay CA Pittsburg CA Bay Point CA 10/1/07 3,168 1,203 609 375 247 579 155 1/7/08 2,864 […]
5 Simple Steps to Finding Your Next Home
Whether you’re a first-time buyer or a seasoned homeowner, shopping for a new home can feel daunting. In fact, 56% of buyers said that “finding the right property” was the most difficult step in the home buying process.1 Buying a home is a significant commitment of both time and money. And a home purchase has […]
iBuyers – Everything You Need to Know About iBuyers and the “Instant Cash Offer”
Have you heard of iBuyers yet? Technology is changing the way we do almost everything, and real estate transactions are no exception. In fact, a new crop of tech companies wants to revolutionize the way we buy and sell homes. iBuyer startups like Opendoor, Offerpad, and Properly are rapidly expanding into new territories, and now […]
Buying a Home During the Holidays [VIDEO]
Question: We’re thinking about buying a home this holiday season. Is that a good idea? Answered by Libby Guthrie Video Transcript Hi, I’m Libby Guthrie with Keller Williams Realty in Northern California. I’m going to talk today about buying a home during the holidays, and I’m going to give you a few suggestions about buying […]
Selling Your Home During the Holidays [VIDEO]
Question: Is it a good idea to sell a home during the holidays? Answered by Libby Guthrie Video Transcript Hi, I’m Libby Guthrie with Keller Williams Realty in Northern California. And today I’m going to talk about selling your home during the holidays. And I’m going to give you a few suggestions and tips […]
