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Coronavirus vs. Real Information Observations from a Beverly Hills...

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Coronavirus vs. Real Information Observations from a Beverly Hills Realtor: Endre Barath, Jr.

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I have not written a blog post in some time; the reasons are many.  Gratefully, the main reason was because, I have been extremely  busy.  This post was inspired by all the bad information I have seen that has been creating volatility and has been pushing the stock markets lower.

I saw a post from a well-respected California Association of Realtors “expert”, I could not believe my eyes she was blaming three months ago California Real Estate Activity on the Coronavirus, SERIOUSLY??? Sadly, I find that the coronavirus is a human tragedy and I sympathize with all those people who have been directly impacted. It does not give the right for people to give bad information and calloused information about the causes and effects. Experts need to own up to their titles and not provide misinformation if they want to keep their title of being experts.

Yes, I understand  that the virus-related information  has been and continues to affects the global stock market.  I find it very reactionary and just because inexperienced investors quickly buy or  sell without deep analysis, that does not mean the world is coming to an end. Let’s be clear there are algorithmic and program trading that are in the mix as well.

Real Estate is not in a reactionary stage and it really annoyed me that someone so well-respected from the California Association of Realtors, who has been touted as an Expert would try to blame the Real Estate activity or the lack of on the Coronavirus. Serious investors generally gravitate to Real Estate when the Stock Market is acting up.

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Just to be clear, this year, I have sold a house in Irvine in January and the seller was from Asia and the buyer was from India. We did not even hear of the Coronavirus for all practical effect. Then in February I sold a house in Mission Viejo to an Asian buyer, yes, we read about the Coronavirus, clearly no effect.

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Small time investors need  to look at their risk tolerance, the less your risk tolerance is the more you need to move into safer assets and guess what Real Estate generally is a safer asset. If there is a shortage of inventory in California the odds are better for you to invest into income property and know you will not only generate income, but your home values will increase in the long run.

So, with that said do not stress but reach out to someone who is knowledgeable about not only the Stock Market but the Local Los Angeles Real Estate Market.

Again, my heart and thoughts are with those who have been directly impacted by the coronavirus but let me encourage you to speak with me if you have specific question about your situation and what your long-term goals are. I have been a Beverly Hills Realtor for the past 23 years and I am confident I can give you straight answers.

If you are looking for a knowledgeable, focused and goal-oriented Realtor in the Beverly Hills area who will help you achieve your Real Estate goals, please reach out to me directly!

If you are looking for a pet friendly Beverly Hills Realtor who can handle and sell the most difficult properties that no one else could, please reach out to me directly!! If you are considering buying or selling a home, a luxury home, luxury investment real estate, luxury vacation homes, or luxury beach properties in Southern California, Los Angeles, Century City, Westwood, West Hollywood, Beverly Hills, Marina Del Rey, Venice or Malibu, feel free to contact me at 310.486.1002 ( m)  homes@endrebarath.com or visit one of my websites at https://www.endrebarath.com  I contribute a portion of my commission to local animal rescue organizations.

 

 

Endre Barath, Jr.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties - Beverly Hills, CA
Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002

Claude Labbe  I loved your comment and what makes me wonder is how they can blame everything  on the new virus.... you and I agree... on a side note I have a theory, Honesty is the Best Policy:)Endre

Mar 02, 2020 09:36 PM
Endre Barath, Jr.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties - Beverly Hills, CA
Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002

Kathy Streib  thank you for your kind words and yes we are on the same page, Endre

Mar 02, 2020 09:37 PM
Endre Barath, Jr.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties - Beverly Hills, CA
Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002

Joe Pryor  looking at the market today, I hope you made lots of money:)Endre

Mar 02, 2020 09:38 PM
Endre Barath, Jr.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties - Beverly Hills, CA
Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002

John Pusa  well said indeed, Endre

Mar 02, 2020 09:39 PM
Endre Barath, Jr.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties - Beverly Hills, CA
Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002

Lottie Kendall  we both have been saying the same statistics, 2 vs 64 ironically I was calming down a potential seller too, Endre

Mar 02, 2020 09:40 PM
Endre Barath, Jr.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties - Beverly Hills, CA
Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002

Jeff Dowler, CRS  well said and you have probably met the "expert" I was mentioning, Endre

Mar 02, 2020 09:41 PM
Endre Barath, Jr.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties - Beverly Hills, CA
Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002

Leanne Smith  you make a great point, excuses that do not hold water, Endre

Mar 02, 2020 09:43 PM
Endre Barath, Jr.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties - Beverly Hills, CA
Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002

Debra Leisek  thank you for your heartfelt comment, no wonder we are friends, Endre

Mar 02, 2020 09:49 PM
Sham Reddy CRS
Howard Hanna RE Services, Dayton, OH - Dayton, OH
CRS

Thanks for sharing Endre!

I understand  that the virus-related information  has been and continues to affects the global stock market.  I find it very reactionary and just because inexperienced investors quickly buy or  sell without deep analysis, that does not mean the world is coming to an end. Let’s be clear there are algorithmic and program trading that are in the mix as well.

Mar 03, 2020 04:21 AM
Marney Kirk
Cummings & Co. Realtors - Towson, MD
Towson, Maryland Real Estate

The Feds cut rates again today, so I expect things to pick up pretty quickly - either in spite of or because of the Coronavirus! I was speaking to a wealth manager yesterday and he said that the stock market needed a correction - that this was faster and deeper than expected, but he also expects it to go back up shortly - but at a more reasonable rate.

Mar 03, 2020 09:15 AM
Mary Hutchison, SRES, ABR
Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate-Kansas City Homes - Kansas City, MO
Experienced Agent in Kansas City Metro area

Here in my small part of the real estate world, so far absolutely no effect regarding extremely high demand for starter homes for first time buyers--those priced under $300K.  

Mar 04, 2020 07:10 AM
Endre Barath, Jr.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties - Beverly Hills, CA
Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002

Scott Seaton Jr. Bourbonnais Kankakee IL Home Inspector  thank you for commenting and you know the old saying everything before BUT...Endre

Mar 04, 2020 10:00 PM
Endre Barath, Jr.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties - Beverly Hills, CA
Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002

Debe Maxwell, CRS  not the first time and it will not be the last time either:))Endre

Mar 04, 2020 10:01 PM
Endre Barath, Jr.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties - Beverly Hills, CA
Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002

Sheri Sperry - MCNE®  I find common sense is becoming a rare commodity:))Endre

Mar 04, 2020 10:02 PM
Endre Barath, Jr.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties - Beverly Hills, CA
Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002

Jan Green  sadly this person is so high up in the California Association of Realtors that what she says people perceive as Gospel Truth...Endre

Mar 04, 2020 10:04 PM
Jan Green - Scottsdale, AZ

Hmmmmm, using a position.

Mar 05, 2020 08:00 AM
Endre Barath, Jr.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties - Beverly Hills, CA
Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002

Sham Reddy CRS  we are on the same page, Endre

Mar 04, 2020 10:05 PM
Endre Barath, Jr.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties - Beverly Hills, CA
Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002

Marney Kirk  yes I saw the cut in the rate and I just wondered who will reap the benefit from it? Time will tell, Endre

Mar 04, 2020 10:06 PM
Endre Barath, Jr.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties - Beverly Hills, CA
Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002

Mary Hutchison, SRES, ABR  same here and add another zero to it or a one in front of it in my market, Endre

Mar 04, 2020 10:07 PM
Steve Higgins
RE/MAX Kelowna - Kelowna, BC

Hi Endre,

I seem to be on a commenting roll. Good post, the Coronavirus has almost everyone freaking out. Just watching the news and Costco is selling out on toilet paper, hand sanitizer, soap etc. faster than they can put it on the shelves. It has not changed our market in fact our market has picked up since last year.

Mar 05, 2020 07:10 PM
Elyse Berman, PA
LoKation Real Estate - Boca Raton, FL
Boca Raton FL (561) 716-7824

Hi Endre, I, too, have been absent from Active Rain for a while.  It's been busy.  That would really bug me too. I think buyers should take notice if they are serious and jump in now.  Just my opinion.

Mar 10, 2020 04:18 PM