Marketwise column for the Bay Area News Group and its flagships The Mercury News and East Bay Times
Published: January 29, 2024
By Pat Kapowich
Title: When a home sale turns into a family tug-of-war
Question: Dear Pat: I have followed your...
In this short video, Realtor Pat Kapowich interviews real estate attorney Anthony Ventura to discuss a critical issue in real estate transactions: building permits.
Anthony shares a cautionary tale where a real estate agent mistakenly advised a buyer that a permit had been approved based...
Marketwise column for the Bay Area News Group and its flagships The Mercury News and East Bay Times
Published: May 4, 2024
By Pat Kapowich
Title: When a home sale turns into a family tug-of-war
Question: We gave our 30-day notice at our rental apartment on...
Avoid Litigation: Encourage Home Inspections for Buyers and Sellers
In competitive markets, skipping inspections can lead to litigation.
- Anthony Ventura discusses the risks of non-contingent offers and the necessity of thorough property inspections.
Find out why dual inspections matter.
Hot...
Marketwise column for the Bay Area News Group and its flagships The Mercury News and East Bay Times
Published: January 6, 2024
By Pat Kapowich
How can buyers score a victory when old home features electrical, insurance woes
Question: We bought an older home. We must apply for final loan approval...
Marketwise column for the Bay Area News Group and its flagships The Mercury News and East Bay Times
Published: June 22, 2024
By Pat Kapowich
Title: Future owner-occupants need to find triplex without the legal woes
Question: My son-in-law took a high-tech...
Value of MLS: Real estate broker Robert Bailey emphasizes that utilizing the multiple listing service (MLS) systems broadens a property's exposure, leading to a larger pool of potential buyers and, ultimately, higher offers.
This network benefits the seller by fostering a competitive bidding...
Should You Wait for Home Prices to Drop?
I recently tackled many prospective homebuyers' questions: is it wise to wait for home prices to fall?
In my advice column, I analyze the trends in California's single-family home prices and provide my take on whether holding out for a...
Special Guest:
Scott M. Heisey,
Northern California Title Operations Manager,
Stewart Title of California, Inc.
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Key Highlights
- Pending home sales decreased 7.7% in April.
- Contract signings retreated in all regions compared to the previous month and one year ago.
- The Midwest and West experienced the largest monthly declines
WASHINGTON (May 30, 2024)...
Investing in home inspections is essential for home sellers, homebuyers, and their real estate agents. Pre-sale and post-sale inspections offer comprehensive benefits that far outweigh the costs.
Real estate attorney Anthony Ventura from Ventura Hersey & Muller, LLP in Silicon Valley,...
For release:
May 17, 2024
Spring homebuying season kicks off with encouraging start;
California median home price sets new all-time high, C.A.R. reports
- Existing, single-family home sales totaled 275,540 in April on a seasonally adjusted annualized rate, up 3.0 percent from...
