November home sales and price report by California Assocation of Realtors®
Dec 27, 2023
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California Assocation of Realtor®
Press Release
December 19, 2023
Elevated borrowing costs suppress California home sales to the lowest level in 16 years, California Assocation of Realtor® reports
- Existing, single-family home sales totaled 223,940 in November on a seasonally...
Don't Whisper Away Your Profits: Why Off-MLS Can Cost You
Dec 26, 2023
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Real Estate Attorney Dean Rossi Pat Kapowich explores the hazards and legal implications of off-MLS listings in real estate, emphasizing the importance of full disclosure in protecting sellers from post-sale litigation.
Are you thinking of going off-market? Think again! Pat Kapowich breaks...
Realtors® November Report: Insights on Existing-Home Sales and Market Trends
Dec 25, 2023
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Key Highlights
- Existing-home sales edged higher by 0.8% in November to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 3.82 million, finishing a five-month drop. Sales retreated 7.3% from one year ago.
- The median existing-home sales price rose 4.0% from November 2022 to $387,600 – the fifth...
Begin estate planning for parents before you have to
Dec 19, 2023
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Marketwise column for the Bay Area News Group and its flagships The Mercury News and East Bay Times
Published: November 25, 2023
By Pat Kapowich
Question: Our parents’ Bay Area home will be sold someday. I have three siblings. We grew up in the home. My...
NAR Forecasts 4.71 Million Existing-Home Sales, Improved Outlook for Home Buyers in 2024
Dec 15, 2023
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Key Highlights
- NAR predicts 4.71 million existing-home sales in 2024, up 13.5% from 4.1 million anticipated in 2023.
- Annual median home prices are expected to remain largely unchanged at the national level in 2024, for the second straight year, modestly improving affordability from rising...
Silicon Valley: Real Estate Home Prices Across Three Counties
Dec 13, 2023
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Realtor® Pat Kapowich outlines the tri-county reach - Santa Clara, Alameda, and San Mateo - forming the core boundaries of Silicon Valley amidst its outsized economic impact.
Real Estate Insights: Kapowich on Silicon Valley Home Prices
REAL ESTATE MARKET SUMMARY
Santa Clara...
Pat Kapowich on Internet Charlatans Vs. Real Estate Experts
Dec 10, 2023
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Marketwise column for the Bay Area News Group and its flagships The Mercury News and East Bay Times
Published: December 9, 2023
By Pat Kapowich
When it comes to digital ‘experts,’ it’s fear versus facts
Q: We are first-time homebuyers. We live...
Money in the bank or homeownership: What should this couple do?
Dec 08, 2023
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Marketwise column for the Bay Area News Group and its flagships The Mercury News and East Bay Times
Published: December 2, 2023
By Pat Kapowich
Question: Regarding your November 25, 2023, column titled “This holiday advice is not the best recipe for...
California home sales remain muted in October as elevated interest rates keep homebuyers and sellers on the sideline, C.A.R. reports
Dec 03, 2023
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Press Release:
November 17, 2023
California home sales remain muted in October as elevated interest rates keep homebuyers and sellers on the sideline, C.A.R. reports
- Existing, single-family home sales totaled 241,770 in October on a seasonally adjusted annualized rate, up 0.3...
This holiday advice is not the best recipe for wanna-be homebuyers | Housing Prices
Dec 01, 2023
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Marketwise column for the Bay Area News Group and its flagships The Mercury News and East Bay Times
Published: November 25, 2023
By Pat Kapowich
Question: We are conflicted. My wife and I want to buy a Bay Area home. When home loan interest rates drop, we will home shop. The loan officer...
CA Realtor & Real Estate Attorney Talk Market Trends and Risks
Nov 28, 2023
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California real estate attorney Anthony Ventura joins Realtor Pat Kapowich to discuss the unique situation in the CA market - buyers purchasing homes without contingencies during the pandemic real estate boom.
This holiday advice is not the best recipe for wanna-be homebuyers
Nov 25, 2023
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Marketwise column for the Bay Area News Group and its flagships The Mercury News and East Bay Times
Published: November 25, 2022
By Pat Kapowich
Question: We are conflicted. My wife and I want to buy a Bay Area home. When home loan interest rates drop, we will...