Bay Area Leads in New Construction–Again

One constant in determining value and desirability of homes in a given area is the number of new homes constructed in a given period.  The reason is simple.  Developers aren’t going to go through the time and expense of building new homes if the return on their...

Home Maintenance–Annual Costs

So now you own a house!  Or maybe you’re thinking of owning one.  After that big expense of buying it has passed, the question arises: ” How much should I spend annually on keeping it in good shape?”  Well, there are a variety of answers.  Read on to...

Millennials–They’re Here and That’s Good!

Well, as with everything, in recent years we have had our vocabulary, not to mention our daily activities and culture, altered by a new word–and what its place in the world is.  Today’s new word is MILLENNIALS.  It is having an increasing effect on...

Employment Grows–How It Affects You!

Regular readers have previously seen me discuss the benefits to both Owners and Buyers of homes that derive from strong employment.  Here’s the latest info on this subject. The jobless rate in California is now at an all-time low. • In the last two months of...