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Houses may be selling at a faster pace, but it is not a reflection on improving market conditions…there is still a massive shortage in inventory, resulting in fewer sales, escrows, and listings. According to the latest “Reports On Housing”, as...
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WOW…What the heck is happening to So Cal living conditions, i.e., housing costs? Before full blown panic sets in, know this; the median price had a steep rise because of more new home sales, (whose median price is always highest),...
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Fannie Mae’s National Housing Survey recently revealed that rising prices, no surprise here, are the primary catalyst driving the market. What is interesting here is that fear of the market collapsing, isn’t the driving force. This is why there is...
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Reverse mortgages can be a little difficult to understand, and they are not for everybody and don’t work in every situation. They are controversial. However, they can propel a purchase and they can be a lifeline to seniors on a...
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The short answer is no. Housing costs is a headache residents are willing to deal with to live in one of the nicest enclaves on the planet. Housing, lifestyle, mountains, desert, ocean, shopping, entertainment, hobbies, sports, and proximity to everything...
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Yes, there are definitely things you can do that cost a minimum and could add as much as $10,000 to your net proceeds out of a home sale. Here are a few: Give your entry way a facelift. How are...
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This is a question, previously only asked by industry insiders, until the Great Recession made “bubble” a household word. Although Southern California’s overall appreciation has hit as high as 10% a year recently, local economist Jonathan Lansner comments that this...
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Experts from both the California Association of Realtors, and the National Association of Realtors predicted that inventory would stay tight, sales would stay strong and appreciation would hover around 5%. All of these predictions, have in fact, come to fruition....
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Tip #1 — Be prepared…Not in just the traditional ways such as being prequalified for a loan…think beyond that. Already know the schools, and make sure they are what you want for your family, check out the neighborhood, be aware...
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