Market Happenings

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...

IPO’s and Market Values

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...

Prices Still Climbing in Marin

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...

Home Upgrades

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...

Appreciation Slows–And We Can Appreciate That

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...

BUYERS: Avoid Huge Down Payments

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...