What Can You Expect in the Real Estate Market for 2014?

Over the past year we've seen some great opportunities for both buyers and sellers. Interest rates were great, homes sold fast and there were tons of buyers in the market.

We don't expect that great market to go away. The market has remained stable. For buyers, now is the time to get pre-approved. Interest rates are still phenomenally low and it's important to take advantage of that now.

Sellers - the inventory is still incredibly low and buyers need your home! Put your home on the market before the spring; beat your competition.

If you have any questions about what you can expect in 2014 or are ready to buy or sell, please give me a call today! Thanks for watching and happy new year!

Happy Holidays!

It’s hardly believable that we are at the cusp of yet another year – and it’s almost 2014! With a fantastic year behind us, we look ahead toward a great future in the coming months. I can’t tell you how much of a pleasure it has been serving our community members with the expert advice, one-on-one care and guidance with real estate endeavors in our communities.

Here’s a warm, resounding “Thank you!” to all our current and past clients. We believe you are more than just clients; you’re our friends and neighbors. We cherish that special relationship we have with each and every one of you.

Whether you have engaged in the purchase of a new home, sold a property or just needed advice and counsel on your real estate transactions – we have enjoyed being a part of the journey with you.

Once again, thank you for trusting us with one of the most important aspects of your life and we wish you a warm, wonderful holiday season – with many happy times to come in the New Year and beyond!

How to Prepare Your Home for the Market

Welcome back to my video blog. If you're thinking about selling your home, you might be wondering how to prepare it for the market. While each home is different, it's important to present your home in a way that is appealing to most buyers.

Some sellers ask if they should remodel or renovate. Not necessarily. There are a lot of buyers out there looking for fixer-uppers. They want to remodel the home how they want it to look.

A basic coat of paint can really help improve how the home looks both on the inside and the outside.

You can also stage your home. This can mean hiring a professional stager or getting new furniture.

If you have questions about your home specifically, give me a call. Let's find out what's the best way to get your home ready for the market.

4 Reasons to Sell During the Holidays

Welcome back! The holidays are here and that always brings the question whether now is a good time to sell or not. There’s a big misconception that the winter months aren’t a good time to list your home, but that simply isn’t true.

There are actually four great reasons why you SHOULD list your home.

1. There’s lower inventory - Because so many people believe the misconception that now is the wrong time to sell, it means there is less competition for you.
2. Buyers are more serious - The buyers that are looking during the holidays are have-to-buy buyers. We find most people who are relocating for jobs look during the holidays.
3. Homes look great - Who doesn’t love holiday lights and decorations? The buyer often can become emotional when seeing homes like this.
4. We can arrange timing - You may be worried that you’ll have to move right during the holidays, but we can arrange the timing and the closing to fit your needs.

These are four great reasons why you should list your home now. So give me a call and we can get started marketing!

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Now is the Time to Buy and Sell

How much inventory is out there for buyers in the market

Our market is experiencing incredibly low inventory right now, especially compared to this time last year. What’s interesting, though, is our market is also expanding. This means homes are selling quickly as more and more properties are coming on the market.

Now is the ideal time to list your home. Not only will your property sell quickly, but for a great price as well. Most homes are getting multiple offers and homes are selling for list price or above!

Because of low interest rates, there is a pent up demand. Buyers want to lock in the lowest rate possible so they can pay thousands of dollars less on the life of the loan.

If you are ready to buy or sell, give me a call at 626.441.349

How are interest rates affecting the market?

Welcome back to my video blog!

How are interest rates affecting the market?

As the economy improves, interest rates begin to increase as well. While in the past couple of months they have increased, they are still historically low.

I remember in 1987 when I bought my home I was excited about the 13 percent interest rate I locked in! Can you believe that?

Now is the perfect time for both buyers and sellers. We expect interest rates to stay relatively low throughout the next year. So, take advantage!

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Increasing Home Prices

Welcome back to my video blog. As many of you may have noticed, home prices have been on the rise. How long will this last?

That’s a good question. First, it’s important to know why it’s happening. Currently we have an unbalanced market. The demand for homes outweighs the supply. This is especially true in popular neighborhoods.

It isn’t uncommon for some homes to receive up to 20 offers. When multiple offers are received on a property, the price gets bid up.

We can expect prices to drop once more homes come on the market, but we aren’t sure when that will be.

If you have any real estate questions, please give me a call! Thanks for watching!