real estate: Podcast: Monetize The Debt? You Bet! - 08/23/09 03:41 PM
I stopped posting my podcasts to Activerain a while back. Well, I have since been told by a few folks that they miss being able to track my podcasts and market info on Activerain, so I am back and will be posting all my real estate related work here. So here it is, my return to podcasts on Activerain! If you want to get access to all the other podcasts I have done (I just stopped posting them here, not doing them), you can find them at my website (www.soldbyrobert.com). Thanks go out to all those who were kind enough to … (0 comments)

real estate: Holiday Lake Estates - Q1 - Q2 2008 - 07/03/08 01:02 PM
 
Holiday lake estates has really been hit by the market. It got to the point where reporting market activity on a monthly basis did not make sense.Nothing was selling! There have been plenty of attempts to get homes sold, but many have ended in homes languishing on the market or being withdrawn from the market or expiring.
Now the same can be said for the first two quarters of 2008! In the last 6 months, 1 (one) home has sold in Holiday Lake Estates! 
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real estate: Santa Clara County - April 2008 - Real Estate Market Analysis - 05/07/08 04:13 AM
We look back on Aprils numbers to see if we can figure out what direction the market might be heading. There is some good news in that many things seem to be flattening, but we continue to see a decline in average sales price. When we consider that we are also seeing record inventories and fewer homes sold, there is plenty of room for worry. However, there is still room to hope for a more stabilized local market. What is the big story to take from these numbers? While the county numbers are interesting, there is HUGE variation from area to … (0 comments)

real estate: PODCAST: Market Heads Up For May 2008 - 05/07/08 04:07 AM
We take a birds eye view at the Santa Clara County market. We look into average price changes, inventory and sold numbers from all over the county to see what we can learn from them. We will also talk about some general California numbers to put everything into perspective.
 
 
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real estate: Cupertino - March 2008 - Real Estate Market Analysis - 04/09/08 06:13 AM
The real estate market in Cupertino, California continues to buck the trends of the county in general.
Average home prices continue to increase. The average days on market continue to be low. The total inventory stays at a healthy ratio to the number of homes being sold (just under 3 homes on the market for every home that sells).
However, we do see some small signs of slowing. At the worst, it looks like things may flatten a bit for Cupertino - but even that would be a pessimistic view given the amazing performance of this community over the … (1 comments)

real estate: Santa Clara County - March 2008 - Real Estate Market Analysis - 04/09/08 06:06 AM
Santa Clara County real estate has started to show signs of the downturning market. Over the last few months, we have seen the average sales price of a home in Santa Clara County drop after years of continuing to increase despite huge inventories and low sales.
This month showed a continuation of that trend, with perhaps a few indications that we might be pivoting towards stability. Take a look at this months video presentation for all the details.
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real estate: PODCAST:The Commission And A New Way To Look At It - 04/01/08 04:47 AM
There are a few different ways for agents to get compensated. In this weeks show, we talk about that a bit. What we really get into is what might just be a better system that works better for clients. We are going to look at where vested interests lie and explore and idea on how we might better line up vested interest with client interests.  We will also get some advanced info on the open houses that the Rebel Broker will be holding this weekend. So take notes and if your in the area, come on out for a visit!
 
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real estate: PODCAST: Inspecting your property for buyers and investors. - 03/29/08 02:56 PM
This week I give you all a heads up on open houses I will be holding over the next two weeks. This weekends is a fantastic loft in Santa Clara, so make sure and come by to see this unique property - even if your not in the market, taking a look at what loft living has to offer is worth the time.
We will also get a quick update on some market numbers for California. Then, we will discuss what buyers and investors should be looking at when they are touring a property they are thinking about buying. It's … (0 comments)

real estate: PODCAST: Some good books for any buyer or investor - 03/29/08 02:54 PM
This time around we will be talking about some general California issues and numbers. In addition, we will talk about just a few of the books out there that anyone interested in real estate investing should be considering. Even if your just looking to buy your first home, these books could be a great way for you to attain that next level of knowledge required to make a smart home buying decision. Plus, find out where the Rebel Broker will be holding his next open house and if your in the area, come on by for a visit!
 
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real estate: PODCAST: Are bad agents born or made? - 03/19/08 11:20 AM
In this weeks show we talk about the good news in the mortgage rates arena. Rates are down and times are good for folks that need to borrow money.  Also, we are going to explore whether agents that really stink are born or made. Sort of.  Do some of the books aimed at real estate agents encourage them to be deceptiive? Are many agents actually being taught to be dishonest? Check in with your Rebel Broker and find out.
 
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real estate: Morgan Hill - Feb 2008 - Real Estate Market Analysis - 03/19/08 11:15 AM
The real estate market in Morgan Hill continues as we have seen in the past. There are some subtle changes that might indicate we are heading into a transition period, but nothing concrete. I would love to be able to tell everyone that thre are some clear cut signs of improvement, but that is just not the case. Some things are moving in a "worse" direction and other things appear to be stabilizing.
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real estate: PODCAST: March 2008 Market Heads Up and more - 03/08/08 10:03 AM
This week we take a look at last months numbers and see what that might tell us about the market in March. We'll include advice for buyers, sellers and investors and even talk about some communities that are starting to look like the slow market is catching up with them.
 
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real estate: PODCAST: Agent Provided Tools For Buyers and Seller - 02/13/08 05:58 AM

This week we are going to take a quick look at what tools are out there for buyers, sellers and investors. There are lots of real estate folks out there (including me!) that go the extra mile to provide their clients with the best tools available. But not agents go to the extra effort or expense to provide these tools. This includes everything from the buyers home search to the marketing of a sellers home and tracking the escrow process.So sit down and take a few minutes to hear about some of the tools out there, what they can do … (2 comments)

real estate: PODCAST: The "HOPE Now" program for homeowners - 02/10/08 06:26 AM
President Bush's "Hope NOW" program is another source of relief for homeowners that find themselves in trouble. In addition to some of the other relief programs we have talked about in previous shows, this program offers those facing possible foreclosure a way to regain control of their financial situation. In this show we talk about the different situations in which this program can help and discuss what it does and how to get in touch with them.
 
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real estate: PODCAST: Get it SOLD in 2008! - 01/25/08 06:25 AM
This one is aimed right at the folks looking to get their home sold in 2008. If you are even considering selling your home in 2008, we will be talking about the right time to get your home on the market and what to do before you actually list your home with an agent.
If you are going to be trying to get your home sold in 2008, let me suggest you also take the time to listen to my podcasts on finding an agent and getting ready for the sale.
 
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real estate: PODCAST: 2007 Summary Look Back and Forward - 01/20/08 06:20 AM
Well, 2007 is in the can and in this weeks show we take a look back and see what happened. We will compare 2007 to previous years and even try to figure out what the market is going to do in 2008. We will explore the numbers for Santa Clara County and for Morgan Hill.
 
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real estate: PODCAST: New Years Resolutions 2008 - 01/20/08 06:17 AM
It's a new year and we should all take some time to evaluate where we are and where we want to be. We will talk about a view resolutions that should be on everyones list. While there are plenty of scary indicators out there, with the right mindset and preparation, you can be ready for just about anything.
 
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real estate: PODCAST: Market Heads Up - December 2007 - 12/20/07 11:47 AM
This week we take a look at last months numbers to help us understand what might be in store for us in the month of December 2007. We will start out looking at some very local communities and then broaden our analysis.
Also, in this months episode, we will talk a bit about chasing the market and what sellers need to do in order to avoid this deep real estate pitfall.
 
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real estate: PODCAST: The Property Parity Myth - 11/19/07 04:21 AM
Just because the market is down in general does not mean it is down by the same amount everywhere. In fact, many areas are not down at all, but enjoying continued average home increases. If your a seller, that means your a buyer too... unless you plan to become a renter. Do you know how the market has performed in the areas you are thinking of moving too? Have you compared that performance to where your home currently is? What you don't know could cost you thousands of dollars. Make sure your real estate agent is giving you all the information … (0 comments)

real estate: Sellers - make sure that visitor is REALLY an agent. - 04/10/07 11:24 PM
Many agents think that that photos on cards are cheesy. I tend to agree. Even some marketing studies show that having your photo on your card can sometimes work against you.
However, I would say that there is a good reason to keep a photo on your card, if for no other reason than for the safety and peace of mind of ourclients.
We have probably all heard by now of cases where someone posed as a real estate agent to gain entry to a home to "case" it for a future robbery or other activity. In the case in Texas, the person … (29 comments)