COLUMBUS, OH (October 11, 2023) – The National Association of REALTORS® hosted the Affordable Workforce Housing Symposium Tuesday in Columbus, Ohio. The event included three panel discussions comprised...
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...
Press Release: National Assocation of Realtors® | Pending Home Sales Grew 1.1% in September
Nov 17, 2023
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Key Highlights
- Pending home sales increased in September, up 1.1% from August.
- Month over month, contract signings increased in the Northeast, Midwest and South but decreased in the West.
- Pending home sales fell in all four U.S. regions compared to one year ago.
WASHINGTON (October 26, 2023)...
Lack of enough disclosures alarms homebuyer under contract
Nov 11, 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 11, 2022
By Pat Kapowich
Question: We just bought a Bay Area house. It sits on an oversized lot. Lush foliage fills the grounds. My father-in-law was not impressed. He...
Press Release from the National Association of Realtors on Existing-Home Sales
Nov 11, 2023
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Key Highlights
- Existing-home sales slid 2.0% in September to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 3.96 million. Sales retreated 15.4% from one year ago.
- The median existing-home sales price grew 2.8% from one year ago to $394,300, marking the third consecutive month of year-over-year price...
California home prices hold steady as high interest rates continue to test housing market, C.A.R. reports
Oct 26, 2023
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California Association of Realtors®
Press Release:
October 18, 2023
California home prices hold steady as high interest rates continue to test housing market, C.A.R. reports
- Existing, single-family home sales totaled 240,940 in September on a seasonally adjusted...
Parents step back on selling now in the Bay Area; is that a smart move?
Oct 24, 2023
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By Pat Kapowich | Marketwise column for the Bay Area News Group and its flagships The Mercury News and East Bay Times
Published: October 21, 2022
Question: My parents planned to sell their Bay Area home. Their plans have changed. Their friends and neighbors told them to wait. Their seller’s...
Decluttering Your Home: The First Step to Maximizing Profit When Selling
Oct 18, 2023
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Decluttering your home is the key to a stress-free home-selling experience. It makes it easier to prepare for presale seller inspections, depersonalize your home, pack up your belongings, and show your home to potential buyers
Decluttering your home is a great way to organize and...
NAR and Partners Urge Fed to Address Long-term Issues in Mortgage Market
Oct 18, 2023
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National Association of Realtors®
Press Release
October 11, 2023
Buyers ready to take post-sale action after appraiser discovers key discrepancies
Oct 16, 2023
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Marketwise column for the Bay Area News Group and its flagships The Mercury News and East Bay Times | Published: October 14, 2023
By Pat Kapowich
Question: We moved into our first home. The purchase was fast. It was a multiple-offer scenario. We tried to buy a Bay Area home with a loan...
One of the hardest roles of a lifetime? Being a successor trustee
Oct 11, 2023
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Marketwise column for the Bay Area News Group and its flagships The Mercury News and East Bay Times | Published: August 12, 2023
By Pat Kapowich
Question: Last month, my eldest brother’s wife began her role as successor trustee on behalf of a deceased...
Silicon Valley and its Tri-County Composition: A Dive into the Current Housing Market
Oct 08, 2023
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Let's take a closer look at each county alongside a snapshot of its current housing market:
1. Alameda County
Housing Price Chart (Alameda)
[Date: October 8, 2023]
Alameda Overview: Alameda County, stretching from the eastern edge of San Francisco Bay to the hills and valleys of the...