Parades and fireworks and clambakes. With summer in full swing, the month of July can seem to zip by. Make the most of your month with these 10 to-dos, covering everything from weekend guests to flag etiquette. Banks Design Associates, LTD & Simply Home 1. Unfurl a flag for the Fourth. Get in the Independence Day spirit by putting up … (0 comments)
your top listing realtor with allison james estates homes elite: Northern California Real Estate (and some of SoCal) Is Still Hot!
- 06/30/16 06:21 AM
The overall residential housing market is heating up this summer, but a markets in a few cities across the country are in a league of their own, notes Jonathan Smoke, realtor.com®’s chief economist. Read more: Existing-Home Sales at Highest Pace in 9 Years Realtor.com®’s research team identified the hottest markets by factoring in which ones had the most views per listing on its website and saw the quickest inventory movement. In these markets, homes are selling 20 to 38 days faster than the rest of the U.S. Once again, California dominates this month’s list, but eight other states are also represented … (0 comments)
What makes a hot housing market? Every day there’s a new news story with a list of top performing cities — but do these cities really reflect what is going on in the real estate market? At Home Value Forecast (HVF), we believe that a housing market’s health is made up of many factors. Much like a doctor who looks at multiple vital signs to make a diagnosis, we analyze multiple data points, track trends and use consistent methodology in our rankings. This month’s top ten include: Colorado Springs, CO Boise … (0 comments)
What Is My Home Worth? Your Real Estate Update Pricing Your Home To Sell! HyperLocal Updates Sell, Remodel, Repair-Have Tough Questions? HyperLocal Updates Ventura County Bank Owned, REO, Short Sale & Probate Properties … (8 comments)
your top listing realtor with allison james estates homes elite: How Much Does a Remodel Cost, and How Long Does It Take?
- 06/25/16 05:12 AM
Chris B Johnson REALTOR® - Luxury Home and Estate Specialist Your home is probably the biggest asset you own. This is why you should hire a professional REALTOR® to guide you. I help 24 to 28 families each year buy or sell a home. I have been a financial & real estate consultant for the past 30 years and specialized in loan loss mitigation, short sale negotiation and REO marketing. I know how to negotiate contracts & navigate through the most difficult transactions. Chris B Johnson CalBRE 01501699-Allison James Estates & Homes CalBRE 01885684 Saturday, June 25, 2016How Much Does a Remodel Cost, … (2 comments)
Featured Listing Time to Sell Your Home? Mortgage Pre Approval Neighborhood Market Report Time To Buy A Home Selling Your Home This Summer … (2 comments)
Price Trends - Sold vs. Listed Understand the difference between "listing prices" (what sellers are asking for) and "sold prices" (what buyers are willing to pay). By comparing these price trends, you'll have a good idea of … (1 comments)
your top listing realtor with allison james estates homes elite: Trulia Sees Markets Slowing Down While NAR Says They Are UP???
- 06/23/16 01:10 AM
Chris B Johnson, REALTOR®, SFR®, CDPE®, CHS® Buying A Short Sale HyperLocal Updates There are signs that some of the hottest markets may be slowing down, while those slow to rebound are finally heating up. As the U.S. housing market has recovered from the Great Recession, homebuyers have been faced with declining inventory and worsening affordability. However, there are signs that some of the hottest markets on the Costly Coasts may be slowing down while slow-to-rebound markets in the Bargain Belt are finally heating up. In this edition of Trulia’s Fastest Moving Markets Report, we not only look at how fast homes are moving … (0 comments)
Yesterday, we reported that according to CoreLogic’s latest Equity Report, nearly 268,000 homeowners regained equity and are no longer underwater on their mortgage in the first quarter. Homes with negative equity have decreased by 21.5% year-over-year. A study by Fannie Mae suggests that many homeowners are not aware of how their equity position has changed as their home has increased in value. For example, their study showed that 23% of Americans still believe their home is in a negative equity position when, in actuality, CoreLogic’s report shows that only 8% of homes are in that position. The study also … (0 comments)
your top listing realtor with allison james estates homes elite: 5 Reasons Why Owning A Home Makes Sense Financially RIGHT NOW!
- 06/21/16 01:04 AM
Chris B Johnson, REALTOR®, SFR®, CDPE®, CHS® Harvard: 5 Reasons Why Owning A Home Makes Sense Financially We have reported many times that the American Dream of homeownership is alive and well. The personal reasons to own a home differ for each buyer, but there are many basic similarities. Eric Belsky is the Managing Director of the Joint Center of Housing Studies (JCHS) at Harvard University. He authored a paper on homeownership titled - The Dream Lives On: The Future of Homeownership in America. In his paper, Belsky reveals five financial reasons why people should consider buying a home. Here are the five reasons, each followed by an excerpt from the … (2 comments)
your top listing realtor with allison james estates homes elite: Thinking of Selling? 5 Reasons You Shouldn’t Go It Alone
- 06/20/16 06:08 AM
Chris B Johnson, REALTOR® Featured Listing Time to Sell Your Home? Mortgage Pre Approval Neighborhood Market Report Time To Buy A Home Thinking of Selling? 5 Reasons You Shouldn’t FSBO Monday June 20th, 2016 For Seller In today’s market, with home prices rising and a lack of inventory, some homeowners may consider trying to sell their home on their own, known in the industry as a For Sale by Owner (FSBO). There are several reasons why this might not be a good idea for the vast majority of sellers. Here are the top five reasons: 1. There Are Too Many People to … (3 comments)
your top listing realtor with allison james estates homes elite: Sales Are Down & Prices Unchanged? Time 2 Buy... or Sell??
- 06/18/16 07:45 AM
Chris B Johnson, REALTOR® Featured Listing Time to Sell Your Home? Mortgage Pre Approval Neighborhood Market Report Time To Buy A Home Ventura County single-family home and condominium sales were up 2.2 percent from a revised 36,287 in April 2016. On a year-ago basis, sales were down 4.7 percent from 38,921 in May 2015. “Sales continue to be lackluster state-wide,” said Madeline Schnapp, Director of Economic Research for PropertyRadar. “Without an increase in affordable inventory, high prices continue to depress sales. Unfortunately, our 2016 forecast of anemic sales in the face of high prices and low inventory is shaping up to be right … (1 comments)
your top listing realtor with allison james estates homes elite: Ventura County Real Estate, Single Women Make Up 2nd Largest Home Buys
- 06/11/16 09:01 AM
Chris B Johnson, REALTOR®, SFR®, CDPE®, CHS® Buying A Short Sale HyperLocal Updates According to the National Association of Realtors’ (NAR) 2015 Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers, single women made up 18% of all first-time homebuyers last year, second only to married couples who made up 54% of total buyers. Whether they are young, single and no longer want to rent, or newly divorced, the amount of single women becoming homeowners greatly outnumbers single males (11%). A survey of recent home buyers revealed some interesting trends about this rapidly growing group: Average Age: 32 years old Average Income: $49,400 Single women are more likely to … (0 comments)
your top listing realtor with allison james estates homes elite: Serious About Home Buying? Get Pre-Approved #ChrisBJohnsonRealtor
- 06/10/16 10:02 AM
Chris B Johnson, REALTOR® Featured Listing Time to Sell Your Home? Mortgage Pre Approval Neighborhood Market Report Time To Buy A Home In many markets across the country, the amount of buyers searching for their dream home greatly outnumbers the amount of homes for sale. This has led to a competitive marketplace where buyers often need to stand out. One way to show you are serious about buying your dream home is to get pre-qualified or pre-approved for a mortgage before starting your search. But even if you are in a market that is not as competitive, knowing your budget … (0 comments)
California May Pay You To Short Sale The Cost Of Waiting Camarillo REO Coming To Market What Is My Home Worth? Your Real Estate Update Pricing Your Home To Sell! HyperLocal Updates Sell, Remodel, Repair-Have Tough Questions? … (0 comments)
your top listing realtor with allison james estates homes elite: Interest Rates Are Staying Low-But For How Long? #ChrisBJohnsonRealtor
- 03/30/16 02:44 AM
Chris B Johnson, REALTOR® Time to Sell Your Home? Mortgage Pre Approval Neighborhood Market Report Time To Buy A Home Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen said on Tuesday the U.S. central bank should proceed cautiously as it looks to raise interest rates, pushing back on a handful of her colleagues who have suggested another move may be just around the corner. Yellen's comments were echoed on Wednesday by Chicago Fed President Charles Evans, who said there was a high hurdle to raising rates in April, given low inflation. "You have got the follow through from the Fed. They are … (0 comments)
your top listing realtor with allison james estates homes elite: Do Interest Rates Have The Biggest Effect On Affordability ?
- 03/29/16 11:24 AM
Chris B Johnson, REALTOR®, SFR®, CDPE®, CHS® One of the most important life goals for millennials across the country is home ownership. They crave a sense of community and a place where they truly belong. However, affordability plays a large role in purchasing a property and when it comes to affordability, nothing is more important than interest rates. With rates currently hovering around a five-year low, now is the ideal time for millennials to become home owners. Here’s an example of how interest rates affect affordability: In 1985 when the interest rate was 11.50%, for someone who had a budget of $1,000 per … (2 comments)
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