8 Reasons why you should have a real estate professional on your team
Most of us do not purchase or sell real estate monthly or yearly but there is much more available from a real estate professional than buying or selling a property. If someone were to ask you, “Do you have a real estate agent?” what would your reply be? Read more
Is the Bottom In Sight?
The window is open but could be closing soon. The window I am speaking about is “The Window of Opportunity”. In the Bay Area we might be seeing the light at the end of the tunnel. The bottom might be in sight. Why am I saying this? It is economics 101; Supply and Demand. On the Supply side in the Bay Area we are seeing the Supply stabilize or even decrease in certain areas. Read more
What is TDS?
“What is TDS?” my client asked. It is a 3 page Transfer Disclosure Statement which the seller is required by law to fill out. The main purpose is for the sellers to disclose to the buyers anything they know about the condition of the house. 
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Is Now the Right Time to Buy a Home?
There are times when the markets may be seen as more favorable to buying property but the question to really ask yourself is, Is now the right time for me to buy a home?
Christmas Come Early
As we approach the holiday season, while everyone else is immersed in cooking the Thanksgiving Turkey and getting up at dawn to get those Holiday discounts on the season’s hottest new toy you can take advantage of the season’s best toy… a house! Read more
How To Be A Great Real Estate Client
“How can I be a great client to my real estate agent?” Okay, this is probably not on the top ten list of Frequently Asked Questions…probably not even the top one hundred…I’ll admit it – I have NEVER in my real estate career been asked this question by a client. I have invested countless hours into preparing to be the best agent I can be – reading books and articles, attending classes and seminars, keeping on top of the inventory in the area – but I have yet to see a book called, “Being a Great Real Estate Client for Dummies” or the like. And so, I thought it would be an interesting exercise to turn the tables and talk a little about what it takes to be the type of client that a real estate agent would love to work with. Read more
Knock Knock is anyone Home? (I hope not)
Should a Seller be present when a Buyer is previewing their home? As an experienced Buyer’s and Seller’s agent, I understand both sides. I believe it is in the best interest of both the Buyer and Seller for the Seller not to be present at a showing (unless in some understandable circumstances) I like to use the simple analogy of when one goes to the store to buy a pair of pants. We look around for what we like, we see if we could afford it, and then we try it on (the most important part, if it doesn’t fit, we don’t want it). Now when shopping for a house the part where we try it on is when we are previewing the home (the most important part) When Buyer’s are Read more
Fannie, Freddie bailout: What it means for you.
On Sunday morning the US government took over the ailing mortgage giants. Below are what I believe are the Pros and Cons to this historic event.
Pros:
- Interest rates immediately took a positive outlook to the news. The benefit to consumers is clear. Cheaper money makes homes more affordable and refinancing into a 30 year fixed a better option for those who qualify. Read more
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