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6 Steps to Make Sure the Price is Right!

Selling in a Buyers Market It's tough being the seller in a buyer's market like the one we have currently. But you can improve your odds of selling dramatically by following these 6 key steps. 3 Tips for Getting Top Dollar for your Home here In many cases, making a smart move and getting the best price come down to (more...)
Click Here To Read More... Did the inventory in your city go up or down in the last week? In this new installment of our weekly series on North County sales and inventory activity I decided to mix up the format a bit. The previous version was too hard to follow. The addition of data tables should make it a bit simpler to follow. It is important to keep... Click Here To Read More...8 Good Reasons to Sell During the Holidays!

As the year winds down, many potential sellers fear that now may be a bad time to sell their home. Yes, it is true that the holidays can deter some people from action and making any type of major purchase. It is also true that homes still change hands during this time and you will find those that do are motivated...
Click Here To Read More...The #1 Problem with Short Sales Right Now…

The Problem with Short Sales Right Now Experts estimate that 80% of all short sale offers never get accepted by the lender. Why is that? One of the biggest reasons in the current market is the BPO. BPO is short for "Broker Price Opinion", and it is the way most lenders determine the value of a short sale property. It is sort of...
Click Here To Read More...Attention Buyers-Are Short Sales a Real Deal?

The Real Deal? Foreclosures make up a large segment of the housing market at this time, accounting for around 19% of total sales nationwide. This percentage is much higher in areas that went from boom to boost, such as in my home state of California and in my hometown of San Diego. This is also true in Florida, Nevada, and Arizona. According to...
Click Here To Read More...Your Secrets are Safe with Me…

I heard a story about some time ago that I always like to share with sellers. Especially if they are planning on selling the home themselves (FSBO) or using a cut rate agent that requires them to do most of the work (like open houses) themselves. The story was about a couple that went to the medicine cabinet several hours after an open...
Click Here To Read More...North County Activity Report 11-8-10

Weekly Home Values Report for North County San Diego This is the second installment in a weekly series I am starting on home values in North San Diego County. I decided to keep it simple and report on the total number of Active, Contingent, Pending, Sold, and Expired listings in each of several cities in North County. Click Here for a more detailed...
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