Tag Archives: Realtor

Real Estate Correction: Is There A Common Thread?

Posted on August 15, 2025 by Tim Freund

Looking back at affordability and market corrections over the years we can see that a 6% interest rate on a 30 year mortgage is the norm. What’s changed of course is the price. Since WWII prices have only dropped twice.  … Continue reading →

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Pricing Strategies Revealed

Posted on July 15, 2025 by Tim Freund

Pricing your home for sale is one of the more daunting challenges for any home seller. One of the most difficult aspects is taking yourself and your opinion of your home out of the equation. The first step in pricing … Continue reading →

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Rebuilding LA: A Course Of Action

Posted on February 10, 2025 by Tim Freund

Looking at the mass destruction from the Palisades and Eaton Fires, it’s easy to say, rebuild. Before even contemplating this however, you need to first answer the six questions: Who, What, Where, When, Why and How?   The Who answer is … Continue reading →

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N.A.R.’s Settlement and What It Might Mean     

Posted on March 18, 2024 by Tim Freund

I was on a listing appointment yesterday with the most sophisticated of sellers selling a $2.3M home in Calabasas, CA.  We discussed everything normally discussed on an appointment and confirmed I would be charging a 5% commission which I would … Continue reading →

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Who’s Really Paying the Agent’s Commission?

Posted on October 17, 2023 by Tim Freund

There’s been a lot in the news about NAR, changes in the way real estate sales will be handled in the coming years and in particular, the fees and commissions paid to agents representing buyers.  With several court decisions pending, … Continue reading →

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Spring 2023 Market Update

Posted on April 14, 2023 by Tim Freund

It’s been an interesting exercise watching the current real estate market.  Where 6 months ago, having just dropped 8-10%, I would have predicted a continued drop in values of another 8-10%, instead the market has demonstrated surprising resiliency [Contact Tim … Continue reading →

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Reports of My Death Have Been Greatly Exaggerated

Posted on August 22, 2022 by Tim Freund

In 1897 while traveling London, an article came out that Mark Twain had died.  When asked by a reporter about this and his health, Twain replied, “Reports of my death have been greatly exaggerated.” So why this quote for a … Continue reading →

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Masterpiece, Winslow Homer and the Art of Real Estate

Posted on June 3, 2022 by Tim Freund

Growing up, one of my favorite games was Masterpiece.  It was always an adventure trying to determine which pieces of art I liked, which were valuable, and which were forgeries.  The real estate market, in times of uncertainty, is much … Continue reading →

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Talking About Location

Posted on May 25, 2022 by Tim Freund

Everyone’s heard the old adage, location, location, location.  But what does that really mean and why is it important? I had a partner years ago that explained it this way:  The first location in the phrase is in reference to … Continue reading →

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The Inventory Crisis in Housing

Posted on February 23, 2022 by Tim Freund

There isn’t enough housing for the population.  Spoiler alert: That’s the end of this story.  I thought I might start this article with the conclusion, a literary trick often used by storytellers to build suspense.  Alas, there is no suspense … Continue reading →

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