Tag Archives: Economics

Low Inventory? Don’t Panic, It’s Just A Seller’s Market

By now you’ve heard that the real estate market is back and that there really isn’t much for sale.  You look around your neighborhood and there aren’t many for sale signs and when one goes up, it seems a sold sign appears the very next day.  … Continue reading

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What Should I Expect From A Listing Agent And How Do I Choose?

There’s an old adage when it comes to sales, under promise and over deliver.  I guess this approach originated at some sales training course back when master salesman Zig Ziglar was still selling pots and pans.  While probably the safer … Continue reading

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Real Estate 2013: What Happened To The Bottom?

Many real estate agents, analysts and buyers are asking the same question: What the heck happened to the bottom?  Weren’t we supposed level off before surging up again?  Doesn’t this portend to another bubble that is destined to burst all … Continue reading

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Should I Sell My Home Now Or Wait?

A lot has been made of late about the rebound in housing.  Foreclosure notices are at a many years low; prices both year over year and month over month, seem to be on a solid upwards trajectory and inventory is … Continue reading

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Real Estate: What To Expect In 2013 And Beyond

After nearly 23 years of selling real estate, you might expect that I’ve seen it all.  I’ve sold through 2 earthquakes; 2 real estate bubbles and their subsequent bursting; 3 recessions from mild to severe like the one we’ve just … Continue reading

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What The Heck Do I Need A Realtor For?

You might be surprised that I would engage in this discussion about whether a home buyer or seller would really need the assistance of a Realtor in buying or selling a home, seeing that I’m a Realtor and all.  I … Continue reading

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California Home Prices: A Speculative Rise Or A Natural Correction?

The rise in pricing of California real estate has caught many observers off guard and has caused many to wonder aloud if the high numbers are sustainable or just another speculative bubble waiting to burst.  If you have been following … Continue reading

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How Do You Know If You’re Overpaying for A Home?

I get asked this question more and more by my clients as the market is rebounding and prices are rising.  Tough question, no easy answer.  So exactly what is “Market Value?”  The academic answer for real estate is, “Market value … Continue reading

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Like A Phoenix Rising From The Ashes: Earthquakes And Hurricanes

It’s a funny thing, memory.  The passage of time takes the edge off the raw emotion of important events in our lives, leaving an impression, almost like a photograph, a snapshot if you will, of the moment.  The images of … Continue reading

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Similarities Of 1954 vs. 2012, More Than Just A Giants’ World Series Sweep

It’s not hard to describe the feeling of waking up this morning to the reality that my Giants had just won the World Series by sweeping the Detroit Tigers; I’m elated.  Their enthusiasm, business-like approach and utter disregard of the … Continue reading

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