As I read this Houzz article, I kept thinking about all the people I know who would have been empty nesters if the economy was still as strong as it was 20+ years ago. Today, many of the people we meet are ‘doubled up’ with multiple generations living in the same home. If you’re among […]
Courtesy National Association of Realtors Daily Real Estate News | Monday, January 23, 2017 Home buyers along coastal housing markets are being impacted the most by rising mortgage rates over the past few weeks, according to an analysis by the National Association of REALTORS®. The average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage went up from 3.5 percent in […]
Beach Hazard Statement Issued: 1:34 AM PST Jan. 18, 2017 – National Weather Service … Beach hazards statement remains in effect from Thursday morning through Monday evening… * hazards… another large long period west swell will bring high surf to area beaches Thursday through Monday… with a chance of much larger… damaging surf late Friday […]
Following the Federal Reserve Bank meeting last week pundits around the globe have been working at predicting future financial markets under a Donald Trump presidency. Personally, I’m holding my tongue. However, the following comments come from one of the many mortgage brokers who keep me aware of changes in the lending market. “Not only did […]
This is a “thought in process” kind of post. One of my clients isn’t ready to buy yet, but wants to “size up the market.” To make that easier, every weekend I send over a list of open houses with the right size, location, etc. A few weeks ago, that list started getting very short. […]
Checklist for First-Time Buyers By: Paula Pant, Forbes Courtesy: California Association of Realtors Here’s your step-by-step guide to getting all your ducks in a row so that you’re ready to make a winning offer on the home of your dreams. Step 1: Make sure you’re (really) ready Homeownership is a big commitment. Before you leap, […]
When I think of value, the first thought in my mind is, “Value to whom?” We each have our personal definitions of value. They’re shaped by all the years we’ve been shaped, by the people and events around us. Those definitions begin with our personal preferences. As we grow and age, they are increasingly shaped […]