by Peter Richmond | May 31, 2019
The latest going on in the market shows things seeming to go in opposite directions at the same time. Numbers of homes sold in April have increased by almost 50% over March, while rising less than 1% from a year ago.Median price, however, has decreased in both...
by Peter Richmond | Apr 26, 2019
It seems like yesterday! Huge new IPO’s are again starting to hit the stock market. Execs of these companies are making millions and every day another household name may enter your portfolio. Uber, Lyft, various media posting firms, to name a few, are issuing...
by Peter Richmond | Mar 29, 2019
In statistics released yesterday by Core Logic, home prices are still going up in February, 2019, both in comparison to January and compared to a year earlier. Fueled in large part by anticipation of a number of IPO’s, more people are jumping onto the market and...
by Peter Richmond | Mar 22, 2019
As we move into Spring, it’s time once again to use the milder weather, especially when we have a rain break, to undertake repair or remodel projects. No matter if the issue is delayed repairs, upgrading your landscaping or getting that long discussed remodel...
by Peter Richmond | Mar 15, 2019
More Good News for U.S. and California Home Shoppers, as Appreciation Slows The median price for an existing U.S. single-family home was $257,600 as of the fourth quarter, up by 4.0 percent year over year. U.S. home price growth outpaced annual appreciation in...
by Peter Richmond | Mar 1, 2019
One item that is always an issue with buyers, especially first timers, is the frequent requirement for hefty down payments. Fear not–there may be ways to avoid this. Interested? Read on! First-time homebuyers in the San Jose and San Francisco metropolitan...