C21 HOMETOWN’S - 7 DAY PLAN TO A HAPPY, HEALTHIER HOME We’ve all heard the old adage “a clean home is a happy home.” It’s pretty safe to say a clean home is also a healthier one as well and we call use an extra dose of healthy! In the world of real estate, “Spring Cleaning” a house before selling is always key in making sure the house sell faster...
Lower than expected interest rates kept real estate strong in 2019 and many experts predict 2020 will keep rolling in the same direction. According to a recent article in Forbes, Odeta Kushi, deputy chief economist at First American, shared that mortgage rates will remain low next year, between 3.7 and 3.9%, fueling a healthy real estate market. PRICES TO KEEP RISING Tight inventory and increased demand will keep pushing prices...
Selling your home during the holidays can be seen as an added hassle to the hustle and bustle, but it may provide the best opportunity if your Christmas wish is to sell! The holiday season is a time many sellers consider taking their home off the market due to a lower number of buyers and the inconvenience of showings, but your agent can’t sell your house if it’s not on...
Central Coast locals often boast that Fall is one of the best times of year to enjoy all our area has to offer. The season brings smaller crowds at the beach, warm sunny days, a plethora of fun Festivals and the long-awaited harvest seasons at the wineries. But did you know it marks a great time for buyers and sellers and is actually the best time of year to move?...
WHEN DOWNSIZING COULD MEAN LIVING THE DREAM While owning your home is still the American Dream, the idea of living out the golden years in the same home has changed for many Empty Nesters. As you get older, downsizing or settling into a smaller home with a simpler lifestyle could be one definition of “living the dream.” REVISIT HOUSING SITUATION At least 37 percent of Baby Boomers said they plan...
The “California Housing Market Report and Predictions” article released by Gord Collins of Manage Casa, explored the key factors that will drive the California market for the years ahead. Below are key excerpts from the article. CALIFORNIA DREAMIN’ California is a special place to live and rent, and to buy and sell a home. The market diversity is hard to comprehend. And the battle for homeowners hanging onto proposition 13...
In view of the healthy economy, you may be thinking of buying a second home as a vacation getaway, as housing for family members or as an investment property. That could reap great benefits, but you should only proceed with insight into this year’s secondary home market. A few predictions from real estate specialists: In general you can expect a buyer’s market, according to Bloomberg. Costs may be attractive in...
If you’re planning to put your luxury home on the market, consider staging it first. Staging is the process of “styling” a home to maximize its appeal to potential buyers. It can be as simple as eliminating clutter or reorganizing a bookcase, or staging can involve removing, replacing or re-arranging furniture, adding accessories or taking down heavy draperies that block the light. According to StagedHomes.com, which provides training and awards the...
Governor Brown signed a series of legislative bills on September 30, 2018. Below is list of new laws pertaining to real estate that agents should anticipate to impact California real estate in 2019. 1. Building Permits Expiration Period Extended (AB 2913) - Effective 1/1/19 This bill provides that a permit would remain valid for purposes of the California Building Standards Law if the work on the site authorized by that...
HEARTFELT THANKS FOR A GREAT 2018! As the hustle, bustle and chaotic pace of the holidays continues, we want to just take a moment to stop and express our heartfelt gratitude and reflect on what you, our treasured customers and Hometown Realty Team mean to us! TO OUR CUSTOMERS Here at C21 Hometown Realty, it is our privilege to help you make one of the most important decisions you will...
