Buyers' remorse is a real event that gets ignored by those in the business. Agents tend to focus on plowing through their checklists without recognizing the human elements that arise. Sellers have remorse too. With all parties focused on that ideal fantasy sale,...
It's natural for home buyers to be leery about paying too much. Since the beginning of time, sellers have always pushed for a higher price, and buyers want to pay less. It's the primary reason why agents have a job. But the market's recent resurgence has seen many...
Are you accustomed to using the internet for all your shopping needs? Those who prefer to research and buy products and services on-line will find it natural to do the same for agents. Here are four ways to use the internet when selecting a realtor: 1. Google their...
People are clamoring for more on the La Costa Town Square: Arterro is the name of the Davidson tract. From their website: Located off Rancho Santa Fe Road just east of La Costa Avenue, Arterro is a 22-acre residential element of La Costa Town Square, a planned...
If you are buying, look hard at what's being offered:
The internet dominates the real estate business today, and buyers want to make quick decisions using their favorite web tools. If they do seek advice, are their realtors any better at determining what a house is worth?
The word 'bubble' is getting thrown around a lot these days, provoking thoughts of gloom and doom from the not-so-distant past. Here is what wiki has to say: A real estate bubble (or housing bubble for residential markets) is a type of economic bubble that occurs...
These thoughts are one man's opinion, but he speaks on behalf of many:
This is a good example of a new listing in a prime area where offerings have been thin, so the sellers and agent are going for it. They have a couple of comps: http://www.redfin.com/CA/Encinitas/125-4th-St-92024/home/4113360...
Hat tip to 'just some guy' who sent this in: http://www.sfgate.com/realestate/article/Creative-ways-to-buy-a-house-4806993.php He was worried that it could mean early retirement for JtR, but we are a creative bunch over here. The creative methods in the article are,...
