Tag Archives: Realtor

Case Shiller July 2021: You Never Hear the One That Gets Ya

Posted on July 27, 2021 by Tim Freund

With the S&P Case Shiller numbers out today for May 2021 (Case Shiller lags 2 months in their reporting) showing unprecedented year over year appreciation in all 20 Cities they follow, all we can do is shake our head.  It’s … 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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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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First Time Homebuyers Episode 9: Closing & the Final Stretch

Posted on February 10, 2021 by Tim Freund

The final episode of our First Time Buyer’s podcast!  Thank you guys for sticking around with us.  In this final episode, we finish up the buying process with the closing, and the final stretch of getting everything done. Sit back, … Continue reading →

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First Time Homebuyers Episode 8: Contingencies

Posted on February 10, 2021 by Tim Freund

Welcome to yet another episode of our First Time Homebuyers podcast series!  In this episode, we talk about contingencies!  Learn what contingencies are and what they mean when they come up during your real estate transactions. So, take a seat … 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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The American Home 2021: Trend Towards Home Improvement Continues

Posted on January 13, 2021 by Tim Freund

Everyone agrees that amongst some of the biggest surprises brought on by the Covid-19 Pandemic, is the trend towards home improvement.  The obvious need for a home school, home office or two in many cases and the need for at … Continue reading →

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January 5, 2021 – Real Estate Predictions Podcast

Posted on January 5, 2021 by Tim Freund

Hello everyone! Thanks for taking the time to join in on listening to my podcast.  In this episode, I talk about my predictions for the real estate market in 2021. The market is looking to have some incredible opportunities for … Continue reading →

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