by Heather | Oct 14, 2013 | C.A.R., TSBOR, TSMLS
Talking Points … The September Home Data Index released this week by Clear Capital reports that San Francisco and Detroit led the housing market rebound. The Bay Area city led metro price performance in September, with 4.4 percent quarterly growth and 28.3 percent...
by Heather | Nov 5, 2012 | C.A.R., TSMLS
Pointers for first-time buyers: When looking for a lender, it’s important that buyers – especially first time buyers – do their research. Buyers should ask for resumes, references, and see if they have an active online presence. When submitting offers, buyers should...
by Heather | Oct 24, 2012 | C.A.R., TSBOR, TSMLS
Talking Points Want to sell a house fast? It’s not what’s sad, but how it’s said that matters. Houses that real-estate agents describe as “move-in condition” sell 12 percent faster than homes listed without those words. “Starter homes” sell 9 percent faster. But be...
by Heather | Sep 18, 2012 | C.A.R., TSBOR, TSMLS
Talking Points There are several ways a new home-buyer can save money. From major moves like refinancing a mortgage, to more humble acts like bundling Internet and cable with one company, the savings potential for new or prospective homeowners is big. Borrowers who...
by Heather | Aug 6, 2012 | C.A.R.
Talking Points As home sales increase and contractors see improving business conditions ahead, remodeling activity in the U.S. is expected to grow by the end of this year and into 2013, according to the Leading Indicator of Remodeling Activity (LIRA) released today by...
