WHAT IS MY HOME WORTH? Sometimes our profession is guilty of tossing around abbreviations used commonly in the business and forgetting that those who are not licensed real estate professionals… Read more »
Tag: Buyers
Carlsbad Homebuyers – Are YOU Using Buyer Protection – Part 2?
The market is getting increasingly competitive and having a good strategy as a buyer in Carlsbad is essential to reach your goals. One KEY STRATEGY is using BUYER PROTECTION…having YOUR… Read more »
How About the Luxury Housing Market Over $1 Million?
There is a lot happening in the housing market, with dwindling inventory in our area (stay tuned for more updates on that), increased buyer demand, multiple offers and homes that… Read more »
Carlsbad Homebuyers – Are YOU Using Buyer Protection (Part 1)?
Some home buyers do not realize the value of BUYER PROTECTION, i.e., USING A BUYER AGENT to help in the purchase of your home. There are lots of reasons, but… Read more »
Housing Market Showing Signs of Improvement
There are a number of indications that the housing market is showing signs of improvement. First, the number of PENDING HOME SALES has been increasing, AND the overall trend of… Read more »
The Social Benefits of Homeownership
I happened upon this INFOGRAPHIC on the SOCIAL BENEFITS OF HOMEOWNERSHIP and thought I would share it. Lots of home owners think about the financial side of owning a home… Read more »
Most Affordable Counties in California for Housing
Affordability of housing has changed in a positive direction for many, if not all California counties. Some still remained less affordable based on average income and median housing prices, but… Read more »
Carlsbad Homes for Sale under $500,000
Yes, you CAN buy a CARLSBAD HOME FOR SALE for under $500,000 these days. Even with the current entry point of around $360,000 for a single family detached home, you… Read more »
An Interesting Interest-Rate Infographic
Just to put it all in perspective, here is an infographic from the California Association of REALTORS (C.A.R.) depicting the history of interest rates. We have it pretty good right… Read more »
The Cost of Housing Over the Last Decade
Here is an interesting and informative graphic showing the impact of today’s interest rates on the cost of homes over the last decade. No question buying a home is much… Read more »
Do You Think This Information MIGHT Be Important to You as a Buyer or Seller? I Do!
You have to pardon the media. They can’t or won’t keep up with local housing data when reporting how the real estate market is faring. I get that. But consumers… Read more »
Realestate-ese: The 4506T Request for Transcript of Tax Records
First off let me say I am NOT a mortgage professional, so I do not know all the ins and outs of the 4506T Request for Transcript of Tax Records… Read more »