Understanding How To Read A Pest Inspection
Many people think of pest inspection as just being termites, but it is much more to that for a realtor or homeowner. An experienced realtor will know not only how to identify pest issues, but also issues arising from water damage and moisture. Most of the problems identified on pest inspections this year came from […]
Understanding A Counteroffer Vs. Multiple Counteroffer
When a buyer submits an offer, the seller has the right to accept, reject or counter the offer. In this market of many buyers and very few homes most buyers would be thrilled to have their offer accepted or even countered. With a counter offer the seller can counter either price, terms or both. This […]
THREE Most Common Legal Disputes AFTER Closing!
Our brokerage conducted a study of the most common disputes that occur after the close of escrow between a seller and buyer. I have dealt with all of these issues and I always make sure when I represent either side of a transaction that the correct due diligence is performed to prevent problems after closing. […]
THREE Considerations Choosing A Homeowners Association
There are many advantages to buying a condo, townhome, single family home or other property in a homeowners association. This is because the HOA provides lots of community features, services and management that make it easier to own a property. When considering buying a property in an HOA it is important to do lots of […]
Solutions For Avoiding Buyer Regret
When things change people are always wondering if they made the decision or if they could have done anything different in retrospect. The same goes for home buyers and sellers, especially over the last year in real estate. Prices exploded during Covid and many buyers saw this as their opportunity to get in while interest […]
Record Level Of Homes Now Owned By Investors!
The reasons investment property ownership is at an all time high are numerous… Ten years ago strategies such as house hacking or short term rentals were not as tried and true but now people are catching on. There are so many ways to get into investing in real estate now that not everyone has to […]
Real Estate Market Shifting? – What You Should Know
I am asked every day what is going to happen in this market and if buyers or sellers should wait longer for the right time to pull the trigger. The trend we are seeing was very predicable, interest rates rise and more buyers are priced out of their previous purchase limits. Once these buyers were […]
Preemptive Offers vs. Set Offer Date – Options for your Sale
Everyone knows this is a seller’s market right now and buyers will do anything to make their offer stand out above all others. With homeowners having all the leverage in these negotiations, how should their agent facilitate the offers as they come in? Coordinating a strategy could make all the difference when getting top dollar […]
PG&E Cited as Major Obstacle to ADU Projects in California
Accessory dwelling units (ADUs) are becoming increasingly popular across California, seen by both residents and lawmakers as a key tool to ease the housing crisis. While Gov. Gavin Newsom once promised 3.5 million new homes by 2025, the state’s current goal is 2.5 million by 2030, with cities required to meet specific targets or face […]
5 Reasons Buyers Should Jump In Now!
The real estate market is shifting. Here’s why buyers should take advantage of those changes and get into the market right now. The inventory of homes for sale is growing. Conditions vary from market to market, but nationally the months’ supply of homes for sale has grown. We aren’t back to historic norms, but there are […]