Rates are getting more attractive and it seems that people are a little more comfortable going out. What will be the priorities for homebuyers?
Coronavirus Changes to Housing
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Rule-of-Thumb for Affordability
Generally, the cost of homeownership is under-stated. Let's figure this to be around 0.175% of purchase price: For many Americans, their expected mortgage payment may not be all that different from their current monthly rent. But even if you have a down payment saved...
When Will the Market Comeback?
Everything seems like "If" these days, but if we had a market comeback, the dates of a modified and compressed selling season would be fairly predictable, looking at it logically. The actual results will be a matter of compression and intensity. If there isn't much of...
House Gift To Kids
There is no reason to transfer your house to your kids - use a family trust instead. If you need dough, then get a reverse mortgage. Hat tip to just some guy! Adding an adult child to your house deed, or giving them the home outright, might seem like a smart thing...
E-Notary……Not Yet
E-notary companies are out there....can we close a sale with one now? There still needs to be at least one personal interaction with a stranger to be able to finance the purchase of a house in San Diego County, says the boss at First American Title today: Good morning...
Coronavirus Home Evaluations
Ryan describes how to look at the comps today in less than 30 seconds (look at listings and pendings): Listen to the whole six minutes to get an appraiser's overview of Sacramento's market today.
Tips for Working From Home
Here are tips for those who don't regularly work from home: Prepare and Get Job-Comfortable Get ready for work every morning like you are going to physically go into work. Dress up, do your hair — whatever you'd normally do. This puts you in a professional mindset....
Where to Move
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:...
Smart-Home Devices, 2020
Here's a review of the smart-home devices seen at the CES this week, including Alexa in your showerhead! https://www.cnet.com/pictures/all-the-smart-home-devices-of-ces-2020/ Second list: https://www.sunset.com/lifestyle/tech/best-of-ces-2020-sunset-smarter-awards
Curb Appeal Tips
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
