brad rachielles: Upland, CA. Neighborhood Series: The Peppertree Ln./Driftwood St. Area
- 08/10/15 11:12 AM
Upland, CA. Neighborhood Series: The Peppertree Ln./Driftwood St. Area By Brad Rachielles, Realtor(R), CDPE. This is the first in a series of stops on our tour of Upland, Ca. neighborhoods. The longer that you live in a neighborhood, the more important it will become to you. It's likely that you will make friends that will last a lifetime. You will see changes in the landscape as trees mature and new homes are added. Folks around you will gro, mature, move away and new neighbors will move in and expand your friendships. Also, your neighborhood may have to face challenges (the garage rock band, … (1 comments)
brad rachielles: Upland, Ca. Neighborhoods - A NEW Real Estate Series
- 07/27/15 08:39 AM
Upland, Ca. Neighborhoods - A NEW Real Estate Series. By: Brad Rachielles, REALTOR®, Upland, Ca. Throughout history, the concept of "neighborhoods" has been extremely important, not only to identify a vicinity, but, more importantly, it can describe a relationship between people with some common interest or character. In Real Estate, a neighborhood is likely to have specific geographic boundaries that could be defined by natural barriers ( rivers, mountains, valleys, islands etc.), or possibly man made borders (expressways, school districts, common interest communities like golf courses, zip codes, builders tracts and developments etc.). Neighborhoods are not always easy to define because different residents may … (2 comments)
brad rachielles: Follow-up: 762 N. Redding Way - SOLD
- 04/10/15 01:28 AM
Follow-up: 762 N. Redding Way - SOLD This cute single story in the heart of Upland received several offers within just a few days. Escrow closed in 36 days and the appraisal supported the purchase price of $339,900. The final meeting with the Successor Trustee was bitter sweet. The transaction went just as hoped.... a success, but I am the final link that the trustee has with Upland, his family home where he grew up, and some of his parents past friends. His words - " Brad, you have now moved from mostly being a REALTOR(R) .... to being a friend." Will remember this for … (3 comments)
Every time I see a difference between National real estate numbers and Local numbers I think that I should document it – not to be argumentative, but to point out that watching the local numbers is more important for my understanding of the service area than listening to the huge number mills. This is a case in point and appeared in my e-mail this morning:
From: RISMEDIA, Newsletter@rismedia-enews.com Dated: 12/2/14 Title: "Pending Home Sales Slow In October But Remain Higher Than A Year Ago"
First, there is absolutely no dispute with … (9 comments)
brad rachielles: Claremont, CA - Real Estate Market Report - August, 2014
- 09/11/14 01:48 PM
Br Brad Rachielles, REALTOR Claremont is the home of the famous college group, collectively called the Claremont Colleges. The whole community would appear to place a heavy emphasis on education. As such, real estate needs are diverse, so let me stick to only the single family residences (S.F.R.). Home sales prices for the last year ranged from $265,000 to $3,600,000 with only 297 closed sales in Claremont. Looking at August, 2014 S.F.R. Sales Active listings in Claremont remained mostly constant in August from a month ago. Closed sales would seam to have plummeted if you look at the percentages.... the reality is … (3 comments)
brad rachielles: Rancho Cucamonga, CA - Real Estate By The Numbers - August, 2014
- 09/08/14 08:40 AM
By Brad Rachielles, REALTOR(R) Real Estate statistics may just be handled best the way Joe Friday on Dragnet would have handled them saying..... " Just the facts please, just the facts." And so it shall be. JUST THE Single Family Resident FACTS...... The August, 2014 Active Listings in Rancho Cucamonga (R.C.) inched up just 13 listings over July while sold units plummeted almost 24%. Home prices rose minimally 0.4% to an average selling price of $480,311. This price increase is likely accurate as the average size of the sold homes remained constant. One of the best indicators of the immediate future … (8 comments)
brad rachielles: Upland, CA - Single Family Residence Market Report - August, 2014
- 09/08/14 03:53 AM
By: Brad Rachielles, Realtor To say that the Upland, CA. Real estate Market is changing is an understatement. However, listening to the national or even county stats from the big name reports may be confusing, especially when you get right down to buying or selling a home in Upland, CA. So, the following information is totally LOCAL Real Estate activity and only for Upland, CA in August, 2014. This can be broken down even further to the neighborhood level, so call me and I'll be happy to help you get the numbers you need. UPLAND IN A NUTSHELL Active listings fell … (0 comments)
brad rachielles: Even More Important Today Than 4 Years Ago - Great Advice.
- 07/08/14 07:31 AM
So many things have changed in recent years, but Even More Important Today Than 4 Years Ago - Great Advice. That advice being..... if you want to buy a home in my market, please have a confidential meeting with your lender and get pre-approved before you go shopping for a home. You will know you can afford and how much money a lender will be willing to lend you for the most part. Heard this before? .... you bet. See "Pre-Approval - An E-Ticket to Ride." This post was from 2010. Many of your questions will be answered at the … (7 comments)
brad rachielles: You Don't KNOW THE MARKET If You Don't Know The NUMBERS - Upland, CA
- 05/01/14 12:30 PM
You Don't KNOW THE MARKET If You Don't Know The NUMBERS - Upland, CA. By: Brad Rachielles, Realtor I "run the numbers" for my service area every month. April, 2014 saw very little change from the prior month. Home inventories were down some. Even though the National Association of Realtors is indication National Inventory levels of 5.2 months, Upland fell back to 1.7 months. That is significantly better than April, 2013 when we were at o.9 months. Active listings fell but "Closed Sales" Doubled. The good news is that there are ready, willing and able buyers out there and they are … (22 comments)
brad rachielles: It Should Not Be A Surprise..... IF We Have Prepped Our Buyer Well.
- 04/22/14 01:47 AM
It Should Not Be A Surprise..... IF We Have Prepped Our Buyer Well. By Brad Rachielles You may know by now that I watch the LOCAL real estate numbers closely. One of the very interesting statistics is the ratio between the asking price and the selling price. Taken as an average, this number speaks to the market condition. In a seller's market, (as my Local Market is with only 2.4 months of inventory) we can look for that ratio to be high, often seeing the selling prices exceeding the asking price. It is hard to generalize here. Even in a … (40 comments)
brad rachielles: Home Financing - InfoGraphic May Make Some of It Easier to Grasp.
- 03/04/14 02:15 AM
Home Financing - InfoGraphic May Make Some of It Easier to Grasp. First time home buyers are to be commended for their commitment and courage. There is a lot to grasp and learn in this mostly foreign process. Before the transaction comes the first hurdle.... financing the new home. Qualifying, Pre-approval vs. Pre-qualifying, down payment, earnest money, closing costs etc. .... all can confuse. I have found an InfoGraphic from the California Association of Realtors that addresses one small segment of this phase of home buying. I think you will enjoy it.
I make no pretenses of being a … (6 comments)
brad rachielles: You've Decided to Sell Your Home - Smooth Sailing or Choppy Seas? #3
- 02/06/14 12:22 AM
You've Decided to Sell Your Home - Smooth Sailing or Choppy Seas? #3 & Final. Earlier posts in this short series have addressed seller mistakes. Physical characteristics of the property, agent selection, seller wanting to help too much, seller attitude, seller preparation and home availability for showings have caused homes to languish on the market, the sale at below market values or even no sale at all according to an ActiveRain survey of thousands of agents. But the..... BIGGEST SELLER MISTAKE OF ALL IS..... OVERPRICING YOUR HOME! So many things come into play when the seller sets the asking price of their home: … (2 comments)
brad rachielles: You've Decided to Sell Your Home - Smooth Sailing or Choppy Seas? #2
- 02/04/14 02:54 AM
You've Decided to Sell Your Home - Smooth Sailing or Choppy Seas? #2 Yesterday, we looked at five of the ten Worst Mistakes That Home Sellers Make in our countdown to Worst mistake of all. If you missed yesterday's post, take a second to review 10 through 6 on the Realtor Survey. On to ..... Even bigger mistakes that Sellers Make in Selling Their Homes..... 5. It's a Mistake to be Unwilling To Make Repairs Prior To Listing - You're Selling... You're Leaving.... you lived with that problem for years. Why Spend money to fix a problem now when I won't … (0 comments)
brad rachielles: You've Decided to Sell Your Home - Smooth Sailing or Choppy Seas? #1
- 02/04/14 02:41 AM
You Have Decided to Sell Your Home - Smooth Sailing or Choppy Seas? Decisions of this magnitude are not made frivolously. Either the desire or the need is there and a minority of the homeowners (outside of Realtor homeowners) have experience selling their home. The results of the sales effort vary greatlywith some sellers closing very quickly and for a great price, and other properties languishing for long times without so much as an offer. Recently, thousands of Real Estate Agents were asked to identify the biggest home seller mistakes. The results are in and I have the Top Ten with explanations. … (2 comments)
brad rachielles: So ... Imagine that! They offered......
- 01/14/14 06:30 AM
So ... Imagine that! They offered...... So, right after leaving my REALTOR's office to handle my listing, I headed for "bridge club" said Thelma. Whew, I was almost late but the girls were all waiting to hear just how it went. I told them that Brad was the nicest man and he answered all my questions. I said "We did have some discussion about pricing my home. He said that the comps indicated $500,000 but I feel it is worth $600,000. After a long discussion, we agreed that I may be high..... but that's ok.... we also agreed that $500,000 would … (8 comments)
brad rachielles: A Man's Home Is His Castle...Redux.
- 12/17/13 01:00 AM
Information from the California Association of REALTORS® (C.A.R.) has prompted me to dust off this post from several years ago. Although the prices may be different, the concept is really valid for today. I think you will enjoy. Brad Rachielles
A Man's Home Is His Castle..... .... unless it becomes his ball and chain. One of the significant benefits of home ownership is that you have the freedom to make changes to the home to suit your lifestyle... to a point. Here is where that point was reached and surpassed. The Setting: A 1950s neighborhood full of 3 bedroom, one bath, 1200 … (6 comments)
brad rachielles: And The Survey Says.....
- 11/25/13 02:44 AM
And The Survey Says..... by: Brad Rachielles Information abounds on the internet, and the California Association of Realtors is an abundant source of intreresting facts for our state. Ergo....
Note that 3 of the 11 most wanted items are energy related. Very smart consumers...
I've also noted that many are frequently looking for: Maintenance free or eco-friendly landscaping, Open concept room arrangements, Network ready and entertainment wired rooms. Neighborhoods close to schools, shopping or parks/entertainment. Some want walk-able neighborhoods while others need accessibility. The MLS has Hundreds of Features that can be Included In A Listing.... and searched … (3 comments)
brad rachielles: Are You Tired Of Trying To Sell Your Warren County Home By Yourself?
- 11/25/13 12:54 AM
This COULD have been titled: "Are You Tired Of Trying To Sell Your Inland Empire, CA Home By Yourself?" There are certainly major differences between selling Real Estate in Ohio and Selling it in SoCal, as all real estate is LOCAL. Yet, there are some universal concepts that apply regardless of where you live and Bill and Liz Spear have a wonderful way of bringing the sometimes missed truths to light. While I'm not seeing very many homes for sale by owner, I know that there are some, and they should know that I am available to provide the expertise necessary … (1 comments)
brad rachielles: Inland Empire - And that's the Way It Was - October, 2013
- 11/12/13 02:38 AM
Inland Empire - And that's the Way It Was - October, 2013 By Brad Rachielles. Getting the REAL Local real estate stats would be wonderful for my clients in a blog post. When the need exists, drilling down to the neighborhood level for specific decision making numbers on a property is so important. The problem is that covering each neighborhood in a very populous, highly mobile market would take dozens of posts each month .... or one VERY long post that would be unreasonable, and likely out of date by the time it was signed at the end. The big publishers try to … (0 comments)
October, 2013 has some changes in the real estate market in Upland, CA. Average Selling Prices continue to climb generally with average selling prices up 19.2% from October, 2012 (although this also reflects an increase in the average size of the homes purchased). Square foot pricing is still up 23% from October, 2012.
While interest rates have taken a dip in the past several weeks, some lenders indicate that rates are up this last week. They are still at very attractive levels..
Author Bio: Brad Rachielles , after many years of sales, marketing and management in industry, has chosen real estate where his negotiating, client and analytical skills are being used for home buyers and sellers.
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