It's more complicated to look at homes for sale these days. Open houses have been banned, everyone who enters must sign disclosures for each house in advance promising not to sue realtors if you get the bug, and of course you have to wear the PPE and sanitize before...
Why You Should Hire Jim as your Buyer’s Agent
Why Home Prices Will Keep Rising
Over the history of real estate, buyers have determined the market. They decide how much education and investigation they need to complete before making what is now the biggest decision of their life, and then they proceed when ready - or when they see an attractive...
Off-Market Sales
Yesterday, we closed our fourth off-market buyer sale of the year (Richard, 1 and Jim, 3). Here's how they happened: Reaching out to other agents working the neighborhood. Saw one in the Compass Coming Soon section (which was public). Saw one on Zillow as a Coming...
Coronavirus Changes to Housing
Rates are getting more attractive and it seems that people are a little more comfortable going out. What will be the priorities for homebuyers?
Buyers’ Market
Tips for buyers and sellers for successfully navigating a buyers’ market.
When Will the Market Comeback?
Everything seems like "If" these days, but if we had a market comeback, the dates of a modified and compressed selling season would be fairly predictable, looking at it logically. The actual results will be a matter of compression and intensity. If there isn't much of...
Coronavirus and Real Estate, Part 2
The panic ensues over the coronavirus, but people want and need to move too - especially as mortgage rates climb higher. What can we do to keep the real estate market hopping? Here's what can we do for home sellers. Those who are concerned about strangers coming into...
Homebuyers Guide
With our tight inventory and ultra-low mortgage rates, it kinda feels like Tesla stock. One minute you're in the $800s, and the next thing you know, the same house is in the $900s! What can buyers do? Buy location. Don't buy crap. Simple enough, right? But it's hard...
La Jolla Mid-Century Masterpiece
The photo you saw was from the house I sold at the top of the hill in La Jolla. Above is about half of the ocean view - here is more of it below. The sunsets will be outrageous next summer: Full video tour here - hat tip Sam!
When to Buy A Home
When to Buy A Home in San Diego