Last week, we saw that the average cost-per square foot was slightly lower this year than in 2015 - how drastic is it? There are other variables, and if they were all on the move it would be more exciting. The average list prices have dropped 4% to 6% from last year...
The selling season is heating up, and Kayla promises to make more appearances this year, so.... Keep reading the blog! When you, or someone you know, if thinking of moving, we'd sure appreciate a call or text at (858) 997-3801. Looking for a sweet valentine for your...
The building of the next bubble won't look the same as the last one, but a common thread will be lenders who are hands-off. Hat tip to daytrip for sending in this story about crowdfunding for flippers:...
The Zillow tagline this year is that they have the best agents - Spence says it twice in a row here. Nobody else in the business gets as much exposure as him, so we should keep hearing it, which should cause more consumer trust and engagement - with Zillow agents....
While enjoying this incredible 80-degree weather this week, let's tour our fine city - hat tip to Dan Conway and thanks to Willis Allen:
A reader emailed that his zestimate had increased 32% within a year - and he lives in Escondido! He wondered why! I did ask, but the Z team hasn't been great about answering prickly questions like this. They promised to 'look into it, and call back'. But no...
For any fan of R&B music — any fan of music, period, really — it is impossible to think of the 1970s and early '80s without recalling the shiny, groovy, exuberant sounds of Earth, Wind & Fire. And no man had a greater impact on them than founding member...
The direction of the California Coastal Commission will be in question today. Hat tip to daytrip for sending in this article: http://www.nytimes.com/2016/02/09/us/california-coastal-commission.html?_r=0 An excerpt: “The California Coastal Commission staff is one of...
China's leading international real estate show is coming up next month. The 11th Annual Overseas Property & Immigration & Investment Exhibition will be March 5-7 at the Shanghai International Conference Center Natatorium. It is the #1 real estate exhibition...
A few real-life occurrences this month - and it's only February! It happens regularly that out-of-staters will call me after arriving for a preliminary visit. They are respectful about being very early in the process, and really just want to drive around by themselves...
