Tag Archives: Market Conditions

Rising Rates: What to do?

Posted on March 23, 2022 by Tim Freund

With interest rates expected to rise even further in the coming months, would be homeowners find themselves in search of options and solutions.  For many, especially Millennials who’ve never experienced rising rates, this is a time of great concern when … Continue reading →

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Selling Real Estate During a Pandemic – Are You Kidding Me?

Posted on September 28, 2021 by Tim Freund

I have been selling real estate for a long time.  I have seen recessions, stock market crashes, speculation and finance driven real estate crashes.  I’ve seen booms and busts, sold new tract homes and resold custom estates.  I however, wouldn’t … Continue reading →

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The Elephant in the Room (And It Is Us)

Posted on September 16, 2021 by Tim Freund

In my 31 years of selling real estate, certain things have remained true.  The 3 most important words for example, are now, always have been and will always be, location, location, location.  For investment, find the cheapest house in the … Continue reading →

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The Hot Real Estate Market: It’s Not Just Here, It’s Everywhere

Posted on May 11, 2021 by Tim Freund

My wife and I just returned from a 5-day whirlwind trip from SoCal to Chicago.  Now that we’re vax’d and hopefully on our way back to a post pandemic normalcy, we took it upon ourselves to go somewhere.  We chose … Continue reading →

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Setting Expectations

Posted on April 23, 2021 by Tim Freund

Thanks for tuning in!  Today, we are talking about setting expectations in today’s real estate market world.  The real estate market today is insane, and shows no signs of stopping anytime soon.  So much so, that we have to re-evaluate … Continue reading →

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Bidding Wars: How Long Can This Continue?

Posted on April 15, 2021 by Tim Freund

Realtors across the country are reporting the same thing: There’s no inventory and sale prices are regularly going over the asking price.  Inman, a real estate news service, recently published an in-depth discussion on the low inventory and crazy bidding … Continue reading →

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“Should I Buy a Home in This Market?”

Posted on February 24, 2021 by Tim Freund

Hello everyone! Thanks for tuning in to another episode of my podcast!  This time, I am here to offer my advice to you if you’re looking to buy a home in this RED HOT market.  Buying a home in this … Continue reading →

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Market Update – February 19th, 2021

Posted on February 19, 2021 by Tim Freund

It’s a crazy real estate market.  There, I said it.  How can you tell you ask?  Allow me to elaborate.  The first thing is that in many of the markets I work, there are fewer than 2 weeks inventory.  This … Continue reading →

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California: What is to Become of Her?

Posted on February 5, 2021 by Tim Freund

The following are excerpts from a recent conversation with Lady California. Tim Freund: “So Lady California, you’re looking a less than your usual sunny self.  What can you tell my readers about your current health?” Lady California: To quote one … Continue reading →

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