Having a Starbucks location nearby is great for coffee drinkers. However, did you know the benefit it has for homeowners? The Starbucks effect adds value to help homeowners maximize their real estate investment. While people can have differing opinions about Starbuck – see all of the mania surrounding their Christmas, I mean holiday cups – one […]
What is REX Real Estate? An AI-Driven Company Changing the Industry
At its core, REX Real Estate is an alternative to selling on the multiple listing service (MLS) with a traditional real estate agent. What is one of the biggest complaints when selling a home with an agent? High commissions rank right up there. Usually, it’s the number one complaint. $30,000 to a real estate brokerage […]
Home Price Reductions Becoming More Common in the National Market
A recent Zillow analysis discovered a trend of home price reductions across the United States. The number of homes on the market that have reduced their price to be more appealing to buyers is growing. In June of this year, 14.2% of U.S. homes listed for sale on Zillow had at least one price cut. That’s […]
Are Real Estate Commissions Negotiable in California?
With home sellers paying real estate agents significant fees for their services, many California homeowners are unaware how real estate commissions area set. Are real estate commissions negotiable in California? Yes! In the California Association of REALTORS Residential Listing Agreement (C.A.R. Form RLA), which is a very common contract used in real estate transaction, there […]
When Will the Housing Market Crash?
With U.S. home prices appreciating rapidly and the memory of the great recession not that distant, it’s natural to ask, when will the housing market crash next? According to a recent report by Zillow, more than half of U.S. homes are valued more than their peaks before the Great Recession. The median home sales price in […]
How Do REALTORS Get Paid?
For those of us who haven’t bought or sold a home before, you may be wondering how do REALTORS get paid? When someone is ready to sell their home and decide not to do it themselves, but rather hire a professional, they often will solicit the services of a real estate agent (affiliate link). The REALTOR will, […]
Here’s How To Showcase Your Home When You’re Trying To Sell It
When it comes to selling your home, things can get incredibly complicated. When you love the place, it’s easy to just assume that others will too. If you’re moving because you need more room or you’re relocating, you’ll often be sad to leave your beautiful home. But you’ll also often think that someone else will […]
San Diego Ranks 4th for Location-first Movers in U.S.
According to a recent study done by my friends at Apartment List, 65.7% of San Diego metro renters are location-first movers who are choosing to move to San Diego prior to searching for a job. San Diego has the 4th highest percentage of location-first movers in their national study. What exactly do we mean by “location-first” […]