Trump is urging Powell to lower rates, and the Fed chief is going to cave. Powell will lower the rates. I guarantee it. He's going to lower his Fed rate by 1/4%, and say, "There you go!" This is 2025, and we're in Flat City. There is no help coming. Homes for sale are...
Jim the Realtor
Zestimate 2025
Homeowners put a lot of faith into their zestimate. They've been receiving their monthly updates for years and years now, and it's like an old friend. It's been so long that they forgot the doubt and mistrust of the zestimates in the beginning, and now figure their...
Tariffs and Real Estate
The world was rocked by tariff talk on April 2nd. The number of actives and pendings were already fighting to stay in line with last year, but look at the changes that began in April. Has the selling season ended prematurely, and it will feel like the off-season for...
More Seller Tips
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New Listing – One-Story!
Check out this fine-looking one-story with incredible succulent backyard! 5119 Berryessa Street, Shadowridge 3 br + den / 2 ba, 2,270sf 10,459sf lot HOA = $92/mo. LP = $1,299,900 Are you searching for a roomy one-story with 3-car garage on a large private lot? This is...
Old-Time Doobies
? Some of us were fans before Michael joined the band. I had the DB belt!
Market Share
The first Compass goal was to have 20% market share in 20 major metro markets, and now we're striving to have 30% market share in 30 markets. Locally, we're getting close. The market has been tough on everyone, mostly because buyers aren't going for it like they were...
Trendy Tuesday – Earth Day
Daughter Natalie submits today's Trendy Tuesday, and she's into it! She has always been the adventurer in the family who goes camping, snowboarding, and surfing regularly with her boyfriend Ryan. Honestly, we're jealous! We will be floating the Grand Canyon later this...
NSDCC Sales & Pricing YoY
The NSDCC sales and pricing looks a lot like it did last year, which is the definition of Flat City. It gives us some assurance that the market is steady, at least in the rear-view mirror. But let's break it down into the individual areas to see if there are any...
Jim’s 2025 Track Record
There is a lot of hubbub about the 'market' being sluggish and I've documented how the inventory of unsold homes keeps rising. Especially on the higher-end. But let's focus on what has been working, shall we? Above is the list of our listings that have closed escrow...