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real estate trends: Cash Buyers Make Their Move - 04/08/11 02:07 PM
We've been talking about Cash buyers and the increased number of all cash transactions. This week, the Economic Focus wrote the following for the week of April 4, 2011:
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real estate trends: First Quarter Trends - 04/01/11 02:56 PM
The first quarter of 2011 is over and we can now ask what's happening in the real estate marketplace and what are the new trends?
More ALL CASH transactions: In January, over 30% of all real estate transactions in California were All CASH. In 2010 27.8 % of all sales were all cash. Many investors paid all cash as did 29.2% of the buyers of the $1,000,000 and up market.
Vacation Homes Sales surged higher in a sign that the housing market is finally making a major move in a positive direction. Condo sales in Hawaii and Florida are … (0 comments)
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real estate trends: The 'surge' is coming! - 01/24/11 06:54 PM
http://kcmblog.com/2011/01/24/distressed-inventory-to-step-out-of-the-shadows/#more-7053
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real estate trends: You must sell now! - 01/18/11 06:55 PM
Here is a link to a video featuring Steve Harney of "Keeping Current Matters" talking about shadow inventory that most likely will be coming on the market soon http://vimeo.com/18865192
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real estate trends: Six Reasons to List your Home During Winter - 12/10/10 02:52 PM
Fewer Showings:
While there are fewer buyers out looking and therefore fewer showings, the appointments made for your house will be by serious buyers, who are looking at homes rather than doing holiday shopping. Make sure you carefully "black out" the days that you absolutely do not want visitors, and for the rest of the time try and make your home available.
Less Competition:
Many people wait until the first of the year or even the beginning of spring to list their home. This means that you will have less competition during the winter than at any other time of … (3 comments)
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real estate trends: Is it Time to Buy? - 05/14/10 03:57 PM
Should I Buy Now?
Lesslie, I'm thinking of buying a house and am concerned about appreciation and how the housing market is changing. What do you think? Cliff D.
Cliff, this is s really good question. The Urban Land Institute recently predicted two major changes in the U.S. housing market-very low appreciation of just 1-2% annually (probably for the next 4-5 years) and that the current rate of homeownership (down from an all time high of 69% to about 67% at present) will fall further to 62%.
Appreciation is just one of the many factors to consider when buying a house, … (0 comments)
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real estate trends: Is it time for homeowners to refinance? - 04/09/10 04:14 PM
Is it time for homeowners to refinance?
Consumers considering a home refinance should begin the process now, according to mortgage experts at Bills.com, a leading resource for free, objective and expert money advice. Further, the company reported that the most frequently asked question of its "Ask Bill" expert advise center concerned home refinancing rates and recommendations.
"Market conditions have aligned to make this a perfect environment for home refinancing," says Ethan Ewing, president of Bills.com. "Low rates and compelling opportunities to refinance into shorter term loans have arrived at the same time as large consumer demand."
"Ask Bill" is a … (0 comments)
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real estate trends: Home Improvement Trends for 2010 by Rismedia... - 02/05/10 05:25 PM
Home Improvement Trends for 2010
RISMEDIA, December 31, 2009-(MCT)-Most homeowners are unlikely to be building, remodeling or decorating with abandon in 2010, given the slow recovery from the recession. But if you do plan to update your home or garden, here are some trends to keep in mind.
Home decor. The sleek, sophisticated but comfortable style known as "soft contemporary" will be a key look for the New Year, said Kris Kolar, vice president of interior design at Robb & Stucky Interiors. Instead of the eclectic clutter that has been popular for a while, there will be a move toward using … (2 comments)
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real estate trends: Villa Park is Hot! Ten properties under contract in September 2009 - 10/13/09 06:51 AM
Sales in Villa Park are UP. More sales already in 2009 than in all of 2008!
As of October 2, 2009, there have been a total of 50 properties that are under contract or have sold in Villa Park in 2009-already 2 more than all of last year.
Of the 50 properties, 36 have already closed. For these 36 properties, the Average sales price is ($1,013,483/3583 sq. ft.) $282.86 per sq. ft.
For just the month of September Ten sales in Villa Park were reported.
There are 4 properties in "Back Up"- Average List Price /$ per sq. ft.: (928,125/3043 … (4 comments)
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real estate trends: Trends in Real Estate June 15, 2009 - 06/18/09 04:23 PM
Tuesday June 16, 2009 Seven Gables held a seminar with the latest information Trend Graphics and we are sending you the information we received. In addition
I went to hear Dr. Jim Doti and Dr. Adibi Wednesday morning at 7:30 at the Costa Mesa Hilton to hear their economic update. Their projection was actually more positive than any I have heard and I noticed a big spread in the Register and Timers today on the Chapman Economic Forecast, as well as articles on Median price rising for OC and some of the higher end selling. Trend Graphics Report: What kind of … (0 comments)
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