Zillow has come out with their analysis of when the best time to list a house in each metro area. I scoffed at the accuracy factor in my video, but Zillow is large enough that the headline is all that matters - and people like to hear a date that confirms their...
There were 123 new listings this week, compared to 80 the previous week, and it was the highest count since early July. The season is here! Last week we saw how the higher-end inventory had ballooned, and now there are 666 active listings over $1,400,000 in NSDCC....
Down the hill yesterday, there was a competing open house of a smaller 2,400sf single-level with a west view - their list price is $699,900. If you don't need a big house and can live with some freeway noise, that would look like a deal. Yet, it must have made my...
The CAR sent out a survey recently, and these are my answers - plus I added a few extra questions at the end: Please comment on how technology changes such as online homebuying platforms may change your compensation and role as a homebuyer agent: Homebuying platforms...
When we think of home security systems, we usually think of alarms that make a lot of noise, but do they really deter the intruder before they steal anything? Check out the fog cannon. It's a security device that fills the room with dense fog in seconds, making it...
Those who were wrongly foreclosed won't get their house back, but the courts might make the banks throw around some more free money. http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-foreclosure-ruling-20160302-story.html Excerpts: During the bust that followed last decade's...
The number of sales is a leading indicator, and a precursor of things to come. It's doubtful that home sellers will get too concerned about a couple of data points, but it will be interesting to see if the trend of fewer sales continues: NSDCC Houses Sold in February...
I spent a night in Folsom this week - the town, not the prison:
The GSDAR is still suing their fellow realtor associations in town over MLS data syndication. But that didn't get in the way of them forging an agreement with this outside company to promote pocket listings. But I don't think they understand the 'pre-market'...
Another fast-paced market loaded with bidding wars! Link below: http://boston.cbslocal.com/2016/03/01/boston-real-estate-outrageous-prices-competitive-market/ BOSTON (CBS) — See a house for sale in Boston? Like the price? Don’t get too comfortable. If you want to buy...
