The coronavirus pandemic paused all sectors of the economy, and real estate is no exception. Many buyers rethought about reassessed their planned purchases, and sellers re-evaluated the state of the market. Some areas such as Los Angeles, where affordability for new homes was already stretched, will … [Read More...]
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Market Value of a Home
I’ve been a Realtor in the California Bay Area for 20 Yrs and the most common question I get from all sides is “How much is this home worth?” Home Owners want to know much equity they have or how … [Read More...]
What to Know When Buying a House
Many of you who are considering buying a home for the first time will find the process very daunting, especially since it’s one of the biggest commitments you will ever make in your life. For … [Read More...]
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Finding the Right Real Estate Agent Has Become Easier
When the time comes to hire a real estate agent, do you really know how to evaluate one? Where do you start? Can you really tell a good one from a bad one? Should you hire a lender first or a real estate agent? Whether you are looking at your first real estate acquisition or it’s time to sell a … [Read More...]
Real Estate – How Do I Buy an Entry-Level Luxury Home in Los Altos?
There are a lot of real estate buyers who have decided they want to live in Los Altos. However, with prices rising and competition fierce, they are often stuck with buying a Los Altos fixer upper homes or overpaying. While buyers get more house in Los Altos than they do in other nearby … [Read More...]
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To Auction or Not to Auction? That is (Often) the Question
There are many reasons real estate auctions are viewed in this fashion when it comes to the sale of multi-million-dollar properties. After all, auctions were the chief tool used to liquidate many properties during the Great Depression, and the images of those sales on the courthouse steps have … [Read More...]
How To Deal With a Low Appraisal Result which Complicates Buying or Refinancing in Today’s Market
Home appraisals are based on recent sales prices of comparable properties. In rising price markets, those sales prices might not be high enough to support new home sale prices. Here are some ways sellers can improve their home appraisal results: Make sure the appraiser knows the neighborhood. … [Read More...]
Three “Easy” Ways to Invest in Real Estate
For newcomers to the market, the term “real estate investing” often conjures up two thoughts: “That sounds like a good idea” and “I wouldn’t even know where to start.” Don’t be intimidated. Real estate doesn’t require market expertise or advanced degrees in economics. All you need is starting … [Read More...]
Which Home Improvements Drive Value?
Sometimes home improvements are made simply to accommodate your own tastes, wants or needs, but it’s always good to have an idea of how various changes may affect your home’s value. In fact, understanding the correlation between an improvement and home value may even help you decide if a change … [Read More...]