January 29, 2024 - The economic data from last week demonstrates that the U.S. has consistently out-performed the more gloomy outlooks that called for slower growth in 2023. And although a stronger economy has, thus far, meant upward pressure on mortgage rates, the average 30-year...
Double-Ended Deals: What Sellers Need to Know: Pocket listings and dual agency: Are they harming home sellers and the real estate community? Realtor Pat Kapowich gets the answers from real estate attorney Shawn Parr. Explore the controversial world of off-market listings and their impact in this...
Unlocking Solutions for Home Sale Transaction Roadblocks | Interview with Scott Heisey, V.P. Northern California Operations Manager and Underwriter at Stewart Title of California, Inc.
In this compelling interview, Scott Heisey, a seasoned underwriter with unparalleled expertise, shares...
Marketwise column for the Bay Area News Group and its flagships The Mercury News and East Bay Times websites | Published: January 13, 2024
By Pat Kapowich
Question: As we prepare to sell the Bay Area home my parents lovingly built in 1963, I am...
This short video explores the potential of Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) as a solution to the Bay Area's housing shortage. Real estate expert Pat Kapowich interviews contractor Mark Garrison about the challenges and benefits of building an ADU, offering valuable insights for...
National Assocation of Realtors®
Press Release | January 19, 2024
Key Highlights
- Existing-home sales waned 1.0% in December to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 3.78 million. Sales faded 6.2% from the previous year. The median existing-home sales price rose 4.4% from December...
Expert Advice: The Importance of Professional Engineers in Home Renovations. Dive into the world of structural engineering in California with Realtor Pat Kapowich and expert Tim K. Garrison, P.E. This episode explores the nuanced roles of different engineering professionals and provides...
Explore the dynamic real estate landscape of Silicon Valley, encompassing Alameda, San Mateo, and Santa Clara Counties.
My latest analysis dives into the trends of single-family homes, condos, and townhomes, highlighting their sustained high prices amidst historically low inventory levels. ...
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The Legal and Ethical Dilemma of Whisper Listings, Pocket Listings and Off-MLS listings:
In this insightful YouTube short, Realtor Pat Kapowich examines the hazards of Off-MLS listings for home sellers. Learn about the legalities, ethical...
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
Question: We are first-time homebuyers riding high from finally closing on our place. But upon reviewing the seller’s...
The Ethics of Home Buying: Navigating Cash Offer Misrepresentations
Dive into the ethical dilemmas of the real estate market with Realtor® Pat Kapowich. Discover the truth behind 'all cash' offers in a candid discussion with real estate attorneys David Hamerslough and Roger Wintle about the...
Question: About your October 21, 2023, column titled “Parents step back on selling now in the Bay Area; is that a smart...
