This video shows a remodel in progress being completed by one of my clients. The 2,506sf house was built in 1961 on a 12,000sf lot, and the seller was the original owner. They are removing the pool - we finally get to witness a pool demo! This video starts with my...
It's hard to resist jumping on the another-bubble bandwagon when you see houses selling for peak prices and higher - and see sales increasing at the same time. It feels like full-tilt boogie! Let's compare the differences between now and the last bubble: Most obvious...
What will happen in our local real estate market in the coming months? The election results give the impression that we can expect more of the same - low rates and mortgage-rescue programs. Our inventory is going to keep its same ultra-low appearance because the good...
The report this week about the increase in multigenerational households having a negative impact on housing was fascinating, but irrelevant to our local demand for homes. Likewise, the talk about student debt, and the difficulty of finding jobs doesn't impact the...
After thorough inspections and quotes have taken place, we had one more test to conduct before releasing all contingencies:
These older buildings require a comprehensive review by top-notch contractors who can quickly identify the problems and put a price on the solutions. In the competitive times we're in, it is customary to shorten the contingency period, which I don't mind because I...
This video shows an example of the case I would prepare on behalf of a buyer making an offer on a house in Bird Rock - it demonstrates the supporting data I would use to back-up my buyer's offer price. You would think that this is standard practice for agents, but...
duncbdunc left this comment a couple of posts back: "By the way, there is something that I’ve wanted to mention to you for a while and since this is an old thread that nobody’s looking at anymore, perhaps this is a good time to pipe in." "Many of my friends,...
