The housing market is heating up!! 2012 is on track for the beginning of a housing resurgence! So have we really hit the bottom of the housing market? It would seem that the housing market is finally starting to heal. The housing inventory in Los Angeles is at the lowest level since 2005 and the [...]
Read moreAre there Storm Clouds on the Horizon?
January 17, 2012
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What’s next for Housing in 2012? Is the Housing Market on the Rebound? 2011 ended on a high note, and the economic indicators all seemed to be pointing to a better year for the economy. Unemployment for the month of December was down to 8.5% and first time jobless claims were also down. This stronger [...]
Read more2011 Housing Market Ends on a High Note!
December 30, 2011
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The 2011 housing market has been one of the most volatile Real Estate markets I have ever seen. The uncertainty concerning the U.S. economy has been the driving force behind most of the decisions that home buyers and sellers have been making. The year started off with an abundance of caution, so even with government [...]
Read moreWhat in the World is Going on with the Housing Market?
November 30, 2011
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The housing market is changing right before your eyes! Are you going to get left behind? In many of my previous blogs and newsletters, I have expressed my opinion that this market is being driven by public perception. The average person makes decisions on whether or not to get into the housing market based on [...]
Read moreIs this the Right Time to Sell a Home?
November 8, 2011
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Is this the Right Time to Sell a Home? What can a home seller expect in this market? If you’re asking yourself whether or not this is the time to jump into the selling market the answer might surprise you. Generally there are five economic factors that control a housing market. The first factor is [...]
Read moreFear is an Acronym! False expectations appearing real! NOW is the time to take charge!
September 9, 2011
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Is fear the new normal? Why are Americans so unwilling to show courage in the face of adversity? What is the effect on the housing market? And how do we turn this around? The fear that is gripping the nation is contagious, and it is also very dangerous. It is abnormal for Americans to be [...]
Read moreA Volatile Stock Market, Threats of a Double Dip Recession and a 9.1% Unemployment Rate (OUCH!!)
August 19, 2011
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So is this the right time to buy a home? There is no way to spin it; the economy seems to be in a free fall. Every day the data seems to be pointing to a global slowdown. The so called experts continue to argue as to the extent of the slow down, but one [...]
Read moreIs Buying a Short Sale a Good Idea in Today’s Real Estate Market?
August 9, 2011
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Is buying a short sale a good idea in today’s real estate market? Most Real Estate agents will tell any interested home buyer to stay away from short sales. The reason for this is because short sales are usually very difficult transactions, and can take a long time to close, and there is some truth [...]
Read moreAre the bargain hunters hurting the Real Estate market for both buyers and sellers?
August 1, 2011
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Are the bargain hunters hurting the Real Estate market for both buyers and sellers? The answer, in my opinion, is YES! This goes back to last week’s blog, where I pointed out that there is an enormous disconnect between the buyers and the sellers. The sellers are willing to wait out this market because they [...]
Read moreHow do I find the perfect house in this market ?
July 28, 2011
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How do I find the perfect house? Finding the perfect house is actually easier than it might seem. The first step is to decide where your comfort level is in regards to your monthly payment. This is extremely important, most buyers shop for a home based on what their lender has qualified them to purchase. [...]
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