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2020 Migration Patterns in the Bay Area: Did Tech Workers Really Flee?

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The pandemic has affected US workplaces like nothing else in modern history – resulting in high unemployment, the shuttering of businesses, and the shift of many workers to off-site, remote work.

But wait – was there really a mass exodus this year? Are people still moving to the Bay Area? Where are the tech workers going?! We’re answering these questions and more…

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5 Reasons Why Winter is the Best Season to Buy a Home

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Spring is certainly the busiest time of year for most real estate markets. As the weather warms up, many put their homes up for sale and even more consider buying, casually strolling from one open house to the next on a sunny afternoon. Those seeking a bargain, however, know to look during the winter. While there may be fewer homes on the market during this time, there are also fewer buyers, and less competition means lower prices.

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Some News for You Before *THE NEWS* Tonight

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Well…here we are; the day we have been waiting for. I hope we have some answers by tonight, but I expect it will be a bumpy ride. Buckle up!

Rest assured, I’ll be keeping a close eye on the macro and micro market trends as the election results come out. But, as the age-old saying goes, “With uncertainty comes opportunity.” I am confident there will be plenty of both of those as we round out this wild year. If you ever want to chat about what those opportunities could look like for you, don’t hesitate to reach out!

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Your roadmap to refinancing (to save you money!)

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Thinking of refinancing? The process is pretty similar to when you first got your mortgage. If that all seems like a blur, don’t worry. At Better Mortgage, the online portal shows you exactly what’s next on your refinance to-do list, and they’re there every step of the way in case you need help. Here’s a

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Back 2 School for Bay Area Real Estate

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The economy engine is getting back in place. People are spending. FUN FACT – used car prices tend to be a major metric to watch, and they are rising. People are getting out there, driving, actually going to work in some cases, etc.. In fact, the July consumer index had the biggest jump that we’ve seen in decades between June and July.

Want to nerd out on the data with me? Take a look below, and, as always, if you do want to double-click on anything or have a convo – I’m here for you!

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In Recovery?

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Things are certainly picking up: Mortgage applications have increased dramatically. and inventory levels are on the rise. However, prices aren’t falling that trend in all cases. (Great for buyers!) We’re seeing an average of 1-4% over the asking price (vs 20-30% in many cases in the past)! This does vary property-to-property, and if you ever need help navigating pricing or the right offer strategy to win, you know who to ask! 🙂

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Here’s Evidence of V-Shaped Economic Recovery

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Purchase applications were up 18% compared to the same time last year and up 6% from a week ago, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association‘s Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey. This gives us two back-to-back weeks of positive year-over-year prints for purchase applications in the final weeks of the typical housing market heat months. It’s not a coincidence that

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Will April Showers Bring May Flowers?

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Things have undoubtedly been crazy lately, and many of you have been asking about the impact to the housing market in the Bay Area.

Inventory is low, but on the rise. Prices are down, and buyers have increased leverage. As we move towards reopening, I strongly believe that many of these trends will be temporary. The housing market here will stay resilient and, therefore, competition will heat up. If you’re realizing now that you don’t love your home, there is really no better time to buy.

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As coronavirus restrictions lift, China’s real estate sales bounce back

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If trends in China are any indication, real estate sales could bounce back as soon as coronavirus restrictions are lifted. Emerging from the outbreak, the country has slowly started easing lockdowns and saw real estate activity come back even stronger as a result.

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