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California Top Real Estate Trends for 2015
Housing Recovery Gains Momentum The economy in 2015 continued to improve complete with existing home sales hitting nine-year highs due to job growth, rising consumer confidence, and low interest rates. Individual micro markets vary from zip code to zip code and consistent year over year gains are everywhere, but there may be flattening on the…
Read MoreIn My Opinion – Pocket Listings Don’t Help Home Sellers
Do You Want To Shoot Yourself In The Foot? Sell Your Home Off-Market Or Don’t Expose It To The Multiple Listing Service With An Open House – That Will Do The Trick Every Single Time – Guaranteed! No matter what you call it, “off-market, private, or pocket listings” are on the rise again as sellers…
Read MoreHow Many Offers Will I Get On My House?
I can’t remember a listing where my client didn’t ask me, “[H]ow many offers will I get on my house? It’s a crystal ball question, but usually the answer is – “we will probably get several if we price it correctly.” The juggernaut seller’s market continues to march forward like a rapid moving lava flow…
Read MoreCost Value Ratio 2015 – What Are The Best Improvements Sellers Can Make To Improve Return-On-Investment?
Last year I wrote an article on “Cost-Value Ratio” or more appropriately what improvements are the best return-on-investment for homeowners or sellers – see link right here – https://shellyrobersonrealtor.com/home-improvements-critical-now-more-than-ever/. Home improvements are critical for sellers and buyers alike, but are sellers getting the right advice? Consistently I see mistakes by sellers, usually at the advice…
Read MoreNew California Real Estate Laws for 2015
Here is a quick recap of the new 2015 real estate laws effecting owners, residents, real estate agents, and brokers. How these laws effect you, your business interests, your family, landlords, and tenants vary greatly depending on your individual circumstances, but please read and make yourself aware of the basics. For detailed analysis or any…
Read MorePlanned-Community Zoning Is On Table In Palo Alto
The Palo Alto City Council will consider whether or not, and how, to change or adjust land-use designation process within city limits. The Council will begin Monday October 6 to look at modifying the city’s somewhat difficult planned-community zoning, which was paused due to a citizen referendum. The current zoning which has been in place…
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