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betterthanfsbo: HOT NEW LISTING - Cozy bungalow ready to be moved into! - 04/15/21 08:54 AM

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Walk into this warm, cozy bungalow located in a quiet neighbourhood. The moment you step in, you are welcomed by bright lighting and a large open space that includes the living room, dining room, and kitchen. This is extremely ideal for any large family gathering. Down the hall, we have a large primary bedroom and two additional bedrooms that can be turned into an office space. The lower floor is fully finished and has beautiful heated floors, providing warmth to the snug family room. … (1 comments)

betterthanfsbo: Why You Should Consider a Landscape Screen for Your Yard - 04/14/21 09:28 AM

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Why You Should Consider a Landscape Screen for Your Yard
A landscape screen is more than a practical problem-solver. With the right materials and design, it becomes an eye-catching focal point in your landscape. It also gives you a chance to experiment with different looks without a landscape overhaul.
The Purpose of a Landscape ScreenLandscape screens can be highly practical, simply decorative or, ideally, a blend of the two. Because they’re generally a smaller element in your landscape, screens allow for plenty of flexibility … (0 comments)

betterthanfsbo: Many SoCal Buyers Prefer Smaller Homes - 04/13/21 10:14 AM

Over the past year, we’ve had plenty of opportunities to reflect on what we consider most important in our lives. The place we call home is one of the biggest things many of us are reevaluating. George Ratiu, Senior Economist at realtor.com, shares:
“The very nature of the pandemic, through the health implications, social distancing, and need to isolate, has really brought a central focus on the importance of home for most Americans…In a sense, it has elevated real estate markets as a centerpiece of our lives.”
For some, this has spurred an interest in making a move to a home that better suits our changing needs. … (1 comments)

betterthanfsbo: Spring 2021 Austin home price update - 04/13/21 10:01 AM

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Friends and Clients --
You’re getting this email because I helped you buy or sell a home here in the greater Austin area, you inquired about real estate, or you’re a friend or family member.
Thank you for opening this!
I want to let you know the Austin real estate market is the most active I’ve ever seen. 
This isn’t a 2008-2009 bubble, either – loan standards are high right now. This is true buyer demand.
Last year there were … (0 comments)

betterthanfsbo: Four Reasons SoCal Owners in Forbearance Won’t Lose Their Homes to Foreclosure - 04/12/21 05:16 PM

There has been a lot of discussion as to what will happen once the 2.3 million households currently in forbearance no longer have the protection of the program. Some assume there could potentially be millions of foreclosures ready to hit the market. However, there are four reasons that won’t happen.
1. Almost 50% Leave Forbearance Already Caught Up on Payments According to the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA), data through March 28 show that 48.9% of homeowners who have already left the program were current on their mortgage payments when they exited.
26.6% made their monthly payments during their forbearance period 14.7% brought past due payments … (1 comments)

betterthanfsbo: Lake Arrowhead Home with City Light Views - 04/10/21 04:25 PM

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Soak up the panoramic views of the Pinnacles and city lights on your large deck, or BBQ while watching the sunset. This 4 bd/4ba home as room for everyone, including two loft area that are not included in the 2,492 square feet. 2-bedrooms and 2-baths on the main floor. Game room is currently set up as a 5th bedroom. 2-car garage, on a paved and maintained street, and fenced backyard that runs up to the access road behind. Lake Rights. Adjacent ¼ -acre … (0 comments)

betterthanfsbo: The U.S. Economy Comes Roaring Back and California Reopens - 04/09/21 12:15 PM

by Mark Schniepp
April 8, 2021
With the advent of spring the U.S. economy is clearly strengthening and is further along than nearly every other big economy in the world. Nationwide, the economic recovery has gained new momentum with a collection of economic indicators recording some of their highest values since the pandemic began a year ago.
Attribute all of this to the precipitous decline in positive case counts, the complete or near-complete opening up of large states like Texas, Arizona, and Minnesota, and gradual relaxation of restrictions in other states.
The stock market remains at or near record levels of valuation. The S&P 500 … (1 comments)

betterthanfsbo: SoCal Multigenerational Housing Is Gaining Momentum [INFOGRAPHIC] - 04/09/21 11:51 AM

Some Highlights If your house is feeling a little cramped with the addition of adult children or aging parents, it might be time to consider a move-up into a multigenerational home that better suits your changing needs. With benefits that include a combined homebuying budget and shared caregiving duties, an increasing number of households are discovering the value of a multigenerational home. With such high demand for houses today, now is a great time to sell so you can upgrade to a multigenerational home that may better suit your evolving needs.
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betterthanfsbo: Why Should I Work For LESS, When I'm Doing MORE? - 04/09/21 11:33 AM

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Why Should I Work For LESS, When I'm Doing MORE?
I know I am not the only listing agent out there being tried by sellers who want major discounts because "it's so easy to sell homes these days." The reality of the situation is this, we do the same amount of work for every listing regardless of market when it comes to preparation. When it comes to reviewing dozens of offers in a tight time frame and picking the best one for a seller's … (0 comments)

betterthanfsbo: Thankful Thursday: A Feast Full of Eye Candy! - 04/08/21 12:55 PM

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We are so thankful to be living in a county that is full of blooms everywhere we looks. Coral trees are in various stages of blooming as pictured above. You can also see them on the sides of the freeway. In another month the freeway medians will be in bloom with various colors of oleanders.

One of the nurseries had wisterias for sale, which are also blooming in front of commecial buildings, and on the sides of the freeways.

On the smaller … (1 comments)

betterthanfsbo: SoCal's Latest Jobs Report: What Does It Mean for You & the Housing Market? - 04/07/21 02:12 PM

Last Friday, the Bureau of Labor Statistics released a very encouraging jobs report. The economy gained 916,000 jobs in March – well above expert projections of 650,000 to 675,000. The unemployment rate fell again and is now at 6%.
What does this mean for you? Our lives are deeply impacted by our nation’s economy. The better the economy is doing overall, the better most individuals in the country will do as well. Here’s a look at what four experts told the Wall Street Journal after reviewing last week’s report.
Michael Feroli, JPMorgan Chase: “The powerful tailwind of the reopening of economic activity appears to be gathering force; … (0 comments)

betterthanfsbo: Home Price Index Report February 2021 - 04/07/21 12:50 PM

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On April 6, 2021, Molly Boesel of CoreLogic reported that nationwide home prices including distressed sales higher in February of 2021 from January of 2021, and increased 10.4% from February of 2020. The lowest price tier home prices were highest with 14.2% gain in February 2021 from February 2020.
State of Idaho had the highest price increase with a gain of 22.6% in February of 2021, from February of 2020.
This is an indication that real estate values slowly increasing perhaps stabilizing.
For more … (1 comments)

betterthanfsbo: SoCal, Don’t Sell on Your Own Just Because It’s a Sellers’ Market - 04/06/21 09:42 AM

In a sellers’ market, some homeowners might be tempted to try to sell their house on their own (known as For Sale By Owner, or FSBO) instead of working with a trusted real estate professional. When the inventory of homes for sale is as low as it is today, buyers are eager to snatch up virtually any house that comes to market. This makes it even more tempting to FSBO. As a result, some sellers think selling their house will be a breeze and see today’s market as an opportunity to FSBO. Let’s unpack why that’s a big mistake and may actually cost you more in the long run.
According to the Profile … (1 comments)

betterthanfsbo: When Life seems difficult - 04/06/21 09:25 AM

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Good morning. Hope you are doing well this Tuesday morning, had a great Easter weekend and a good Monday. Wanted to share Tim's Time Outs: WHEN LIFE SEEMS DIFFICULT: When life seems difficult, it's because you are comparing the way things are to how good you know they can be. That's actually a GOOD thing, because it connects you with your positive expectations. Each time you encounter what feels like difficulty...REMIND yourself to also notice your positive expectations and possibilities. Let … (0 comments)

betterthanfsbo: Just Sold!!! Grand Panama Unit 1-1203 Panama City Beach, FL - 04/05/21 09:39 AM

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11807 Front Beach Road 1203, Panama City Beach, FL 32407

Grand Panama Unit 1-1203
Panama City Beach, FL 32407

2 Bedroom | 2 Bathrooms | 1135 Sq ft.

For more details surrounding the sale of this condo please contact the following:
John Skinner, Realtor/Listing Specialist
Keller Williams Realty Emerald Coast
36008 Emerald Coast Parkway, Suite 201
Destin, FL 32541
Panama City Beach - Bay County - 30A
E-Mail: JohnSkinner@AtTheBeachTeam.com
Website: www.AtTheBeachTeam.com
John Skinner
Office: 850-654-3325
Mobile: 850-543-5763
Fax: 800-654-2959
… (0 comments)

betterthanfsbo: Happy Easter To All Of My AR Friends | Eat Eggs | It's A Healthy Food - 04/04/21 09:59 AM

betterthanfsbo: Reblog: Zillow lack of Accountability for Services not Provided - 04/04/21 09:57 AM

Zillow lack of Accountability for Services not Provided By Tatiana FredericoReal Estate Agent April 04, 2021 09:41 AM My name is Tatiana and I am a Realtor in the State of California. I have been in California for a little bit over 3 years now and i am still building up my business.
When Covid hit it was hard for me. Since that I am new in the Business here, I was relying on building my new clientele by organizing get togethers, dinner parties and so on. During the first year of Covid, I wasnt able to do that anymore and … (0 comments)

betterthanfsbo: SoCal Buyer Competition Is Good News for Sellers [INFOGRAPHIC] - 04/02/21 01:40 PM

Some Highlights With so many buyers looking for homes to purchase and so few houses available today, there’s a substantial increase in bidding wars, and homes are selling fast. According to the latest Realtors Confidence Index Survey from the National Association of Realtors (NAR), on average, houses are receiving over four offers from buyers and they’re selling in less than three weeks. If you’re ready to make a move, let’s connect today so you can sell your house while the market is in your favor.
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betterthanfsbo: Prop 19 FAQs 1-How Prop 19 Benefits Calif. Housing Market - 04/02/21 01:35 PM

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Proposition 19 is designed to increase housing sales and specifically benefit California homeowners who are over 55, severely disabled or victims of wildfires or other natural disasters. There are additional parts of Prop 19 that affect the tax basis of inherited primary residences and remove the low tax basis of non-primary residential real property.
Part of Proposition 19's purpose is to motivate more people to sell homes, thereby increasing available inventory in key real estate markets. Combined with the current availability of up to … (0 comments)

betterthanfsbo: Branding Moment: This Brand "Pull"Pulled" Us In! - 03/31/21 09:33 AM

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As we were walking down the aisle at El Rancho Market in Santa Ynez, ready to check out, this brand "pull"ed us in to stop and take a photo. The price is certainly appealing as is the blessing and rating of the "Wine Enthusiast!"

We liked the label featuring two types of wine openers, one for the chardonnay, and the other for the cabernet sauvignon. It is clever and well-thought out brand. It is clear, simple and to the point.

And, … (1 comments)

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