When the economy changes, naturally the value of real estate is affected. But how is it affected and how quickly does the change register? By all measures the national economy is improving. Consumers are… Read More
It’s a delicate balance, a real estate transaction. There are a lot of things that can and do go right but a lot that can and do go wrong. Just this past Friday the escrow… Read More
Real estate is local. That’s what they say anyway… usually it’s the final tag line in an article or interview discussing real estate values and market conditions. Kind of an afterthought really, yet factually just… Read More
The cost of doing real estate just got a whole lot more expensive. You know there’s an old joke: What’s the difference between and California real estate license and a California driver’s license? Not everyone… Read More
When I am asked to meet with a potential seller to discuss listing their home for sale, the first thing I need to understand is their motivation. Why are they selling? Could it be there… Read More
Twice a day the father of two middle schoolers, checks his favorite MLS site to see if anything new has come on the market. He’s looking for the perfect place to call their next home. … Read More
The latest Case-Shiller Home Indices came out yesterday and there were few surprises. Price appreciation declined in almost every market, a fact that suggests that home values are stabilizing. This should come as no surprise since… Read More
OK, so maybe a Big Day for the Conejo is a bit of an exaggeration. Still, it’s worth noting that today our total number of units stands at 497. The reason this is significant, is… Read More
Most people I meet don’t know that in California, every home is sold as is. It’s sort of a presumption that the seller will make repairs but this is not always the case. Why should… Read More
A friend called me up the other day asking me to help her sell her home. I told her that even though I could technically list it, I really wasn’t the right guy for the… Read More
