Eliminate Surprises: Why Honest Home Seller Paperwork Matters
Presale seller disclosures protect more than just home sellers - they set homebuyers up to make informed property decisions. Pat and guest real estate David Hamerslough spotlights earnest advice that builds transaction trust.
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Skip the Stress, Secure the Sale: The Insider Secret to Hassle-Free Home Buying
Tired of bidding wars and buyer back-outs? This video is your key to unlocking a stress-free home sale! Pat Kapowich and expert attorneys present the ultimate pre-listing strategy: presale inspections and...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...