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It's no mystery that listings that are in great shape usually sell for more than those that are in sub-prime condition. But, is it really necessary to fix up your home for sale? Won't the buyers want to fix up the house the way they want it?
Sellers are often resistant to...
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Recently a mini subdivision of upscale homes was built in a desirable neighborhood in the Oakland Hills of northern California. The homes in the project were reasonably priced. They sold quickly, some to buyers who were moving from older homes in the same area.
The appeal...
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Knowing when to buy, hold and sell property is the key to making a fortune in real estate. For homeowners, however, making a home purchase or sale decision is complicated by the fact that the investment involved is also the place you will call home.
To further complicate...
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There are many factors to consider when choosing a real estate agent to represent you in a real estate transaction. Ideally, you'd like to work with an agent who is experienced, trustworthy, professional, reliable, a specialist in the area where you want to buy or sell, and...
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Everyone wants a good deal. But, good deals are few and far between in the many low-inventory markets around the country.
Recently a couple was trying to buy a starter home in El Cerrito, a hot housing market in the San Francisco Bay area. They lost out over and over again...
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The home-sale market picked up recently following a hike in mortgage interest rates. This typically happens as buyers accelerate their home-buying activity in hopes of buying before rates climb further. Some sellers—in certain areas, and in certain price ranges—are receiving...
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