Category Archives: Real Estate

April 2016 Case Shiller And What It Means Looking Forward

Posted on June 29, 2016 by Tim Freund

April 2016 Case Shiller And What It Means Looking Forward Yesterday morning Case-Shiller reported an average 5% gain in home prices across the country.  Portland, Seattle and Denver lead the nation with gains year over year in the 10% range.  … Continue reading →

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Relocating To Thousand Oaks And The Conejo Valley: What You Need To Know

Posted on April 6, 2016 by Tim Freund

A comprehensive and concise overview of Thousand Oaks and the Conejo Valley. Continue reading →

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Should I Buy The Most Expensive Home In The Neighborhood?

Posted on March 21, 2016 by Tim Freund

  There’s an old adage in real estate: Never buy the most expensive home in the neighborhood.  But what happens when you want to?  What happens when the best home in the neighborhood really is the best home and you … Continue reading →

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Tight Inventory: Continued Multiple Offers Or Housing Bubble?

Posted on March 10, 2016 by Tim Freund

There is probably nothing so disheartening in the real estate world as writing an offer only to find you are not alone.  With Coastal California inventory still so tight especially in the “more affordable price range” of under $1 Million, … Continue reading →

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Remodel Or Don’t Remodel, That Is The Question

Posted on February 18, 2016 by Tim Freund

Remodel Or Don’t Remodel, That Is The Question Let me begin by saying I have just about finished an exhaustive 3 month remodel.  Remodeling is a challenge and frankly, you’re probably better selling and buying a new home already updated– … Continue reading →

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El Nino’s Coming, Tips To Protecting Your Home

Posted on January 7, 2016 by Tim Freund

You’ve owned your home for many years.  Perhaps you’ve even done some remodeling.  Remodeling and building maintenance are two very different things.  One you get to enjoy the fruits of your labor, the other you just get peace of mind.  … Continue reading →

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Happy Holidays: Real Estate 2016, What You Can Expect

Posted on December 14, 2015 by Tim Freund

As we move into 2016 there are many questions hanging over the real estate market, both locally and nationally.  The impact of certain events and behaviors of certain policy makers leave plenty of room for changes in direction, but I’m … Continue reading →

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The TRID Nightmare: What Buyers And Sellers Need To Know

Posted on November 12, 2015 by Tim Freund

Most consumers have never heard the acronym TRID.  It stands for Truth in lending Respa Integrated Disclosure.  If you asked me, they got the name wrong.  It should be TIRD because that’s what it is, a big turd.  It’s government … Continue reading →

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A Disturbing Trend And The After Effects Of The Great Recession

Posted on May 11, 2015 by Tim Freund

Like many of my friends and clients, the Great Recession took its toll on me and my financial wellbeing.  Keeping a small business afloat while sending kids to college and paying for all the many personal highlights a family experiences … Continue reading →

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Goldilocks And The 3 Real Estate Markets

Posted on April 26, 2015 by Tim Freund

We all know the story of Goldilocks and The Three Bears. Tasting the Bear’s 3 bowls of porridge Goldilocks remarked, “This one is too hot.”  Then, “This one is too cold,” and finally, “But this one is just right.”  So … Continue reading →

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