This talking-head guy was trying to create a ruckus about the new limit on SALT deductions being the cause of the real estate slowdown, but he backed into what will be the real effect. Higher mortgage rates and the limit on SALT deductions might keep those who are...
Month: November 2018
Davidson Food Drive
We're into the holiday spirit now - here's a great way to contribute: http://www.davidsoncommunities.com/2018/11/davidson-communities-holiday-food-drive/ Donate online here: [button...
Marine Street Masterpiece!
This is the fifth major project that Mark Morris has completed for our different clients over the years, and he went all out on this one! This video tour is over ten minutes long, but feel free to use the pause button liberally:
Turkey Talk
We hope you enjoy a fantastic day with your families on Thanksgiving! If you are sitting around the dinner table and real estate comes up, have your family and friends plug into this part-time blogger - it's easy! The Bubbleinfo mobile app is available at the App...
Rolling Into Stagnant City
A year ago, I guessed our NSDCC sales would be down at least 5% in 2018, and it looks like it will be closer to -10%. While I'm confident that sellers will refuse to lower their price expectations much in 2019, I doubt that home buyers will just go along as they have...
Which Home Sellers Might Panic?
Is there a chance our home values could drop 20% to 30% like we saw in 2009? There aren't enough homeowners who will sell for today's market value. If prices drop, wouldn't there be fewer homeowners interested in selling? Probably - unless there was a panic. Who...
Inventory Watch
The new listings dropped 28% from the previous week, and we probably won't have many this week either as we head into Thanksgiving. The overall 2018 inventory has been in line with previous years, and that's probably including at least 5% to 10% more refreshed...
RSF Open House Report
Our open house went well and people appreciate seeing the old-Spanish style in a home of this size - there's a lot to take in! We're feeling it!
$5M in Newport
How to get scantily-clad women into your real estate video without appearing to be overtly sexual in nature:
Will Home Sellers Panic?
Wolf takes a linear view of the housing market on his blog, which doesn't always factor in the emotional components involved in the decision-making, which is fine. His content tends to be more on the alarmist, doomer side - like in this case where is his comparing...