Would more people leave California if they just knew where to go? Here are my favorite links to get your research started: Best Places to Retire – 2020: https://realestate.usnews.com/places/rankings/best-places-to-retire Best Places to Live 2020:...
The severe shortage of homes for sale is upending the sales calendar for the whole housing market. Spring has historically been the busiest buying season, but as competition for homes heats up across the country, January is the new April. Spring starts now. The...
More publicity on those moving out of California. It makes sense, if you don't mind leaving (hat tip W.C.):
The new paint on your front door looks spectacular, and it got you in the mood. What else can you do to improve your curb appeal? Great tips here: https://theclose.com/curb-appeal-ideas/ https://www.buzzfeed.com/jessicaprobus/a-facelift-for-your-house#.mq5vOQjbnL
Now that the holidays are passing by, more people will be thinking of sprucing up their home to sell. Painting your front door is a good place to start! Here's a link to selecting the right color choice:...
Last December, I had guessed NSDCC sales would drop by 20% this year, but that was back when mortgage rates were touching 5%. With rates back in the 3s for most of 2019, our sales exceeded my expectations - here are the NSDCC detached-home listings and sales for the...
So you’ve heard that the market has slowed a bit, and you’re wondering, "Should I sell now, or wait it out?" If you don’t mind keeping your home forever, then fine, the value will probably go up in the long run. But if you’d rather get your hands on your tax-free...
Compass intends to comply with NAR's Clear Cooperation Policy MLS 8.0. In addition, the corporate staff will work the MLS to see if we can create a Coming Soon section, like many other areas are doing. The 8.0 policy legitimizes the Coming Soon marketing, and allows...
Widowed taxpayers. If you are a widowed taxpayer who doesn't meet the 2-year ownership and residence requirements on your own, consider the following rule. If you sell your home within 2 years of the death of your spouse and you haven’t remarried at the time of the...
The Twitter squall below is linked to the tweets. Susie, what is it really like? BOISE, Idaho — This city sure knows how to roll up the welcome mat — that is, if you happen to move here from California. Just consider last week’s mayoral election. It was the most...
