Category Archives: Real Estate

We May Be In A Drought, But Rain Is Coming

Posted on September 24, 2014 by Tim Freund

A changing real estate market is a lot like staring in the mirror; day to day you look the same, but over time you find you actually look a lot different.  That’s just the way it is.  For months we’ve … Continue reading →

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Just How Local Is The Real Estate Market?

Posted on August 24, 2014 by Tim Freund

Real estate is local.  That’s what they say anyway… usually it’s the final tag line in an article or interview discussing real estate values and market conditions.  Kind of an afterthought really, yet factually just relevant enough that it needs … Continue reading →

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Trulia Acquired By Zillow

Posted on July 28, 2014 by Tim Freund

The cost of doing real estate just got a whole lot more expensive.  You know there’s an old joke: What’s the difference between and California real estate license and a California driver’s license?  Not everyone in California has a driver’s … Continue reading →

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Pushing A Buyer To Lift Contingencies, What Options Are There?

Posted on July 12, 2014 by Tim Freund

Most sellers begin the process of selling their home with a few common misconceptions.  The usual ones revolve around condition and price; “someone will pay my asking price because they’ll fall in love with the home just as I did.”   … Continue reading →

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Market Forces At Work

Posted on July 7, 2014 by Tim Freund

It’s a funny thing this economy of ours; this system of capitalism where the free market drives the movement, prices and value of goods and services.  With real estate, too many homes means prices drop; not enough, prices rise.  The … Continue reading →

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Thoughts On Seeing The Inventory And Why It Matters

Posted on June 22, 2014 by Tim Freund

One of the best aspects of being a real estate broker, is that I get to go into a lot of homes.  Every Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, depending on the specific area, as an agent, I’m afforded the opportunity to … Continue reading →

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What’s My Home Worth?  A Sensible Guide To Pricing A Home For Sale

Posted on June 8, 2014 by Tim Freund

When I am asked to meet with a potential seller to discuss listing their home for sale, the first thing I need to understand is their motivation.  Why are they selling?  Could it be there have been changes in the … Continue reading →

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Steve Ballmer, The LA Clippers And The Conejo Valley Housing Market

Posted on May 30, 2014 by Tim Freund

Twice a day the father of two middle schoolers, checks his favorite MLS site to see if anything new has come on the market.  He’s looking for the perfect place to call their next home.  It has to be on … Continue reading →

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The Latest From Case-Shiller And Thoughts On The Economy

Posted on May 28, 2014 by Tim Freund

The latest Case-Shiller Home Indices came out yesterday and there were few surprises.  Price appreciation declined in almost every market, a fact that suggests that home values are stabilizing.  This should come as no surprise since for most markets the first … Continue reading →

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When Is It Time To Replace Your Realtor?

Posted on May 12, 2014 by Tim Freund

You’ve been on the market for many months and your home hasn’t sold.  Maybe you got some traffic in the beginning but what was a trickle, has now turned into a tortuous drip.  You’re getting pretty anxious because you really … Continue reading →

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