First-time buyers made up 33 percent of all home buyers in 2019, according to the National Association of Realtors, continuing a six-year trend of percentages right around that number. With 1 of every 3 home buyers being a first-timer and more millennials reaching Continue Reading
Recession Does Not Always Mean Housing Crises
With the Democratic debates starting, with the economy doing as well as it is, with there being question marks about whether the economy will still do well - for example, the Fed just lowered the interest rate because there were some concerns in the consumer mind. I think Continue Reading
Remodeling for Resale: 3 Tips for Home Sellers
One of the great things about being a homeowner is the ability to configure your home the way you want. If you plan on living in a home for a while, you can remodel to the very last one of your specific tastes. Change the wall colors, put in the floors and fixtures that will Continue Reading
Homebuyers: Can You Really Time the Real Estate Market ?
Since the crash that coincided with the 2008 recession in the United States, home prices have been in recovery mode. The foreclosure crisis was a major correction, and home prices have soared since then. Those soaring home prices have coincided with historically Continue Reading
Turning Drab Into Fab! Before & After Photos Of Our Recent Remodels
Turning Drab Into Fab! Check Out Before & After Photos Of One Of Our Recent Remodels This quiet Castro Valley family home sold in just under a week with the help of our remodeling and staging services. With our team of expert contractors, we gave this cul-de-sac Continue Reading
Real Estate Trends – February 2019
1.) Increased Interest Rates Mortgage rates have remained relatively stable over the past couple of years. In 2019 however, it’s expected that interest rates will increase approximately half a percent, coming close to the 5% mark. For sellers, this could mean that homes Continue Reading
Top 8 Home Design and Remodeling Trends for 2019
If you’re a current homeowner, or in the market to buy, you’re probably curious about the latest trends in home design. Sellers who make strategic updates before listing a property can generate increased interest from buyers and, in some cases, a premium selling price. Continue Reading
How to Time the Real Estate Market to Sell Your House
Time the Real Estate Market to Sell your Home When selling your home in a listing jammed packed real estate market, you’ll have to contend with similar neighboring listings. With competition, home selling is much more demanding. Houses will have to be updated and staged, Continue Reading
5 Reasons to List Your Home This Holiday Season
Although real estate activities are slower during the holiday season than in summer, there are many good reasons to list your home at this time. While it is true that most people are busy preparing for the holidays, there are families who are in-need of housing now. If Continue Reading
When it Comes to Risk, is Stock Market or Real Estate Investment Better?
There is no risk-free investment. Higher investment returns usually carry higher risk -- usually. There are some risk factors common to all investments including real estate investment, but they vary in how much effect they have on the performance of the Continue Reading
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