Monthly Archives: April 2011

There’s Never A Bad Time For Negative Headline

“A SPATE OF POSITIVE DATA NEWS PUTS REAL ESTATE BLOGGERS ON SUICIDE WATCH”…  That should be the headline you read today.  The pending homes sales data came out today and it was positive.  I can see the talking heads like … Continue reading

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Case-Shiller’s Latest

As is the case on the last Tuesday of every month, the Case-Shiller Index is published with commentary by Standard and Poor’s.  For the 8th consecutive month, the index posted a decline.  “‘There is very little, if any, good news … Continue reading

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California’s Future

A couple of days ago, a client sent me an article with 5 opinions suggesting the housing market was poised to continue its downward slide.  I responded by saying the future is unclear but that locally at least, the numbers … Continue reading

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Why Sell Now?

If the economy is finally showing improvement, why would you ever want to sell now?  Why not wait a bit until things really pick up and property values start to rise?  Valid questions indeed, but before we can answer those … Continue reading

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Rents Are Rising, Time To Buy?

About 6 months ago I was challenged by a reader to prove it was cheaper to rent than to buy, something I stated right here in TheRealEstateConversation.com.  My point then was that you needed to factor the costs of home … Continue reading

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Should You Hire A Buyer’s Agent?

“I’d like to see your listing at 123 Such and Such Street.  Can you show me?”  I get this call now and then.  In fact I handle transactions for both buyer and seller a couple-few times a year.  As a … Continue reading

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