I left this story in the comment section in June when Winstanley was pending - it closed yesterday so we can finish the saga. Surfrider had asked when I knew the market had changed, and I filed this response: It was in mid-May. Example: Here the timing was perfect –...
The numbers were fairly steady through the May reading.....but the number of unsold listings have jumped in most areas now (with Encinitas and La Jolla at, or near, all-time highs). The current inventory of 507 actives is 23% higher than last July! Rancho Santa Fe is...
The number of NSDCC active listings blew right through the 500 mark, and the count is now up to 509 unsolds. The number of pendings had stayed above last year's count primarily because there have been more homes for sale. But it looks like all the quality homes have...
This is a terrific value for a Terramar beach bungalow! The original bungalow is habitable now - it has a new roof, new furnace, real hardwood floors, and pool plus a studio with kitchen and bath was built in the back of the garage! There hasn't been this good of a...
Georgetown, Texas, is the fastest-growing city in the U.S. It’s largely thanks to baby boomers. Thousands of them have settled in an enormous planned community called Sun City Texas: 5,421 acres of single-family homes clustered around pools, fitness centers and...
Hat tip to Carl Streicher, mortgage broker, for sending over this handy chart on allowable concessions, also known as seller contributions. This is how the buyer-agent commission can be included as a part buyer's mortgage package, even if the seller didn't sign the...
This business used to be civil. It was probably obvious that the contracts were drawn up by the realtor attorneys to protect realtors, but there were adequate protections for buyers and sellers too. This commission lawsuit has changed everything, and now they only...
In this environment, I want to sell attractive entry-level homes! https://www.compass.com/listing/180-bautista-court-unit-77-oceanside-ca-92057/1618313200321279873/ Sold for $705,000 and the buyer paid the $17,000 HOA assessment for roof/termite.
Due to expected scrutiny from the DOJ, the California Association of Realtors has abandoned buyers, and the buyer-agents. If a listing agent wants to include paying an incentive to buyer-agents, not only do they have to convince a seller that it's a good idea, but...
? I never saw the morning till I stayed up all night I never saw the sunshine till you turned out the light I never saw my hometown until I stayed away too long I never heard the melody until I needed the song I never saw the white line till I was leavin' you behind I...
