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What Sellers Need to Know

If the Definition of Home has Changed, Where Should you Put your Money?

What makes a house a home hasn’t fundamentally changed. BUT, given recent environmental changes (Thanks, COVID!), we see that people are putting increasingly more money into their home so that it can better suit their needs and become their own sanctuary.

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Closing Costs Across the Bay Area: Who Pays What?

As you’ve likely heard, real estate tends to be very local – aka, it’s done a little bit differently (and the norms can also be different), depending on where you are buying or selling. The good news is that our team works really (I mean, REALLY!) hard to work across most areas in the Bay! This is not a “traditional” approach. Many agents have an old-time view that you “shouldn’t cross a bridge.” *Sigh!*

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Back to Normal? The Future of Housing Inventory

Back to Normal? The Future of Housing Inventory

For the most part, inventory is UP, and people are in shock. We’re seeing some sellers who are being overly greedy (and who need a reality check), and, at the same time, many buyers who are being overly picky. The result? Some really great opportunities for buyers who are decisive and realistic.

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Exodus or no exodus? What the data shows us about people’s movement.

Exodus or no exodus? What the data shows us about people’s movement.

How far will the migration patterns go? I just got back from Croatia… will people move there? Bali? By and large, cities are coming back, and NYC is leading the way. We know that longterm Airbnb stays increased dramatically during the pandemic as people looked for more space and embraced “working from anywhere,” but at what point do people begin returning back to “reality?”

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The Tipping Point: Will Home Prices Go Up or Down?

The Tipping Point: Will Home Prices Go Up or Down?

This report will be different than others. Right now, there are two very distinct viewpoints about the future of home prices — Some think prices will continue to rise. Some think they the growth will cool down. So, who’s right? In this report, I will present you with data to support both sides, so you can draw your own conclusions.

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Inflation and the Resurgence of Economic Activity

Inflation and the Resurgence of Economic Activity

The famous early 2000’s band has been forced to change its name. It will now be going by Dimeback. Thank you, Inflation. LOL! (Sorry for the cheesy joke, but I heard it the other day and had to share…) So, why is everyone talking about inflation these days? Well, it’s a real risk right now,

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Fighting birds in motion

How to win a bidding war

Talk to any real estate agent today, and nearly all will tell you they’ve never been busier. Even with mortgage rates having gradually inched higher since the beginning of the year, and home prices continuing to climb as well, buyers have not been deterred. And now, the country seems to be itching with a spring homebuying fever.

Unfortunately for buyers, that means the competition stands to get heated this year. Bidding wars have already surged in recent weeks, and don’t show signs of slowing.

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