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May, 2013, Newsletter
Dear Neighbor: Onward and upward! Reasonably-priced homes continue to sell quickly, often with multiple offers. Interest rates still have not moved upward, remaining at around 4%. And lenders have begun making 95% loans again (5% down) – I think this is called amnesia. One of the less-obvious issues we’re having these days is that of appraisals. This is always a problem when the market is rising, as appraisers use closed sales (which, of course, are lower in a rising market) to determine...Continue Reading!
March 2013 Newsletter
Dear Neighbor: The real estate market is still jumpin’, with interest rates remaining below 4% for all but the biggest loans or smallest down payments. There is still very little for sale, and prices have certainly risen during the past 6 months or so. The feeling on the street is that it’s just a matter of time (and not much time) before rates rise, so my theory (not exactly genius) is that everyone who has been thinking about buying and can,...Continue Reading!
Hilltop Circle — Sold in Two Days!
On the market as of January 8, 2013 is this lovely 1948 square foot 2 or 3 bedroom RPV townhouse. Located in desirable Hilltop Circle, it features a sweeping view of the City, Mountains, and Bay, remodeled kitchen and baths, 2-car attached garage, high ceilings, new carpet, new paint, gated community with all amenities, and is priced to sell at $695,000. So don't wait. Call me if you're interested -- 310 613-1076. [nggallery id=22]Continue Reading!
November 2012 Newsletter
Dear Neighbor: As you can see from the enclosures, things are jumpin’. As I hinted the last time I wrote, it seems as if everyone who ever thought of buying is attempting to do so now – and who can blame them? With interest rates at levels we won’t see again in our lifetimes (3.5% 30 year fixed -- well, not in my lifetime -- maybe in yours) and prices still unrecovered from the ridiculous levels of 2007 (don’t hold your breath...Continue Reading!