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I am doing just fine thank you but the market has shifted since last year. The market is experiencing low housing inventories which are half of what they were last year putting upward pressure on prices. Allot of it is from super low interest rates, cash investment buying and people staying in their current homes […]
Pricing low can pay off for sellers In high-demand markets, tactic works wonders Home sellers dream of receiving more than one offer and a sale price that’s higher than the list price. With inventories low in many communities across the country, multiple offers are more common than they’ve been in years. A strategy that has […]
If home lacks features of recent comps, it’s time to subtract value A first-quarter survey of homebuyers and sellers done by HomeGain.com, a real estate services website, revealed that 76 percent of homeowners believe their home is worth more than the list price recommended by their real estate agent. Homebuyers usually have a better grasp […]
What it takes to buy a home Curt Chapman, Real Estate Broker, Coldwell Baker Star Realty (714) 458-7271 or curtc2@verizon.net Tired of renting? It could be a great time to buy your first home. In many cities, home prices have bottomed and rents have risen. Mortgage rates are still super low. In fact, homes haven’t […]
7 Factors of the ‘Just-Right’ List Price A famous little blonde girl of fairy-tale lore made it look like child’s play to master the art of finding the ‘just-right’ solution to her various lifestyle challenges (e.g., finding a bowl of porridge, a chair and a bed that suited her fancy). In the real-life world of […]
________________________________________ One of the largest misconceptions around how the FICO® Score works involves its treatment of credit inquiries, and what happens to a score when a consumer applies for credit. In this post, I’ll answer some of the most common questions we receive on this subject, from lenders and consumers alike. Does the FICO® Score […]
________________________________________ One of the largest misconceptions around how the FICO® Score works involves its treatment of credit inquiries, and what happens to a score when a consumer applies for credit. In this post, I’ll answer some of the most common questions we receive on this subject, from lenders and consumers alike. Does the FICO® Score […]
The Lansener on Real Estate Column in today’s OC register has good news for some home sellers; 28 OC Zips are UP in both sales and prices!! Read the story here: http://lansner.ocregister.com/2012/05/16/home-prices-sales-rise-in-28-o-c-zips-yours/162786/
The Seal Beach City Council on Monday, May 14, extended an interim ordinance that regulates vacation rental properties in Old Town. The council voted 4-0 to extend the temporary ordinance for 10 months and 15 days. Read more here: http://www.sunnews.org/latest-news/seal-beach-extends-vacation-rental-laws/