I’ve always told my clients that the closing date is a “target date” because things can sometimes come up at the last minute that can delay the closing a day, or a week, or sometimes even longer. It seems like it’s RARE to close on time nowadays. The reasons for the delay are many. Sometimes […]
Do Houses Shrink?
So why is it that the square footage of your home is different when it is measured for an appraisal than what the builder’s floor plan showed? And how come different appraisers will measure a home at different sizes? Unless you’ve added onto the home, I’m sure it’s the same size as the day you […]
Zillow and their Zestimates
Zillow is the most popular real estate site. Their most famous (or infamous) feature is their “Zestimate” of a home’s value. Their computer looks at the public records information about a house and then make adjustments based on recent solds. It’s just a ballpark figure, but some buyers and sellers treat it as the gospel […]
C.A.R. releases its 2016 California Housing Market Forecast
From the California Association of Realtors. California home sales to increase slightly, while prices post slowest gain in five years LOS ANGELES (Oct. 8) – California’s housing market will continue to improve into 2016, but a shortage of homes on the market and a crimp in housing affordability also will persist, according to the CALIFORNIA […]
10 things a homeowner can do to recoup costs at resale.
Here is an excellent infographic of to things homeowners can do at the time of resale to recoup costs associated with home improvements. Remember to consult with your local Realtor® before you start any remodels related to reselling your home. They have local resources to help you save money and can advise you on smart […]