Tag Archives: housing

The Emperor Has No Clothes; Or Why Aren’t The Pundits Looking At Inventory?

Posted on December 19, 2013 by Tim Freund

I know, I know, I’m pounding the inventory drum to death.  I guess I just can’t help it; it’s just so painfully obvious.  Do you remember the Hans Christian Andersen story of the emperor who is persuaded by a swindler … Continue reading →

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Let’s Get Something Straight

Posted on November 27, 2013 by Tim Freund

I heard some guy, some housing analyst on CNBC yesterday, tell viewers that homes were more affordable in 2003 than they are today due to the fact that people had better access to adjustable mortgages and interest only financing.  He … Continue reading →

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Of Family, Friends And Neighbors

Posted on November 23, 2013 by Tim Freund

It’s late November.  It’s just days before the shopping season begins; roast turkey becomes a daily meal and we’re reminded that nothing’s more important than health and family.  My wife’s family is gathering at our house for Turkey this year … Continue reading →

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How Do I Sell My House? Becoming A Smarter Seller

Posted on November 10, 2013 by Tim Freund

In my last blog I wrote about how to buy a house, just some of the basics like prioritizing and making lists.  One of my clients wrote to me, “Great article – how about doing one on selling a house?”  … Continue reading →

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How Do You Buy A House?

Posted on October 27, 2013 by Tim Freund

How do you buy a house?  It may sound dumb to ask this question, but it is a legitimate question.  Where to start? What should you look for?  What should you avoid?  Who’s going to represent you?  Financing? Escrow? Inspections? … Continue reading →

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Tom Foolery, Pogo And A Market Update

Posted on October 22, 2013 by Tim Freund

Yes, you read the headline correctly, Tom Foolery.  I really don’t know how else to describe what just transpired in Washington.  I read an LA Times article that said, “We have met the enemy and he is us;” a reference … Continue reading →

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Confidence, Real Estate And Our Way Of Life

Posted on October 5, 2013 by Tim Freund

The real estate market is changing again.  Of course it’s never static.  Even when it was in free fall, it was moving, just in the wrong direction.  After what has been an unprecedented run since the first of the year … Continue reading →

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The World Is Flat! Thank Goodness… Kinda

Posted on September 13, 2013 by Tim Freund

There were several interesting items of note it this morning’s paper some good, some not so good.  First and foremost is that it was reported that Southern California prices were flat for the second consecutive month.  Whew!  For a minute … Continue reading →

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June 2013: Perception Is 9/10’s Of The Law

Posted on August 28, 2013 by Tim Freund

Great news for property owners: Case-Shiller, S & P’s housing index, shows home values are up across the nation.  Prices in some areas like Los Angeles Metro, are up for the 15th consecutive month and up over 20% from the … Continue reading →

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Choosing A Realtor: Should You Hire A Friend Or Family Member As Your Agent?

Posted on August 19, 2013 by Tim Freund

There’s an old adage in real estate: everyone knows a Realtor.  So if that’s the case, how do you choose an agent to represent you if you already have a personal relationship with some who sells real estate? Choosing a … Continue reading →

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