Home buying

March 17, 2023

Housing Market Outlook

Source: California Association of Realtors

I figured spring is a good time to summarize some of the materials from the California Association of Realtor's economists about what is happening in the golden state real estate market.

Over the few years of the pandemic, the number of home sales went ...
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Feb. 2, 2023

State of the Real Estate market in San Jose and Surrounding Areas

Written by Kelsey Lane

 

It's February 1st and now that we have enough of 2023 under our belt, I thought I'd weigh in on the state of the real estate market. Even though I called this the current "San Jose Real Estate Market" it's really the ...

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Sept. 6, 2022

Tips for Going Green, Part 3

 

Going green has become more than just a trend, especially when it comes to home remodeling or improvements. Buyers are looking for homes with energy efficient and cost-saving features. Demand for green housing has been growing, according to a report by the National Association of Realtors (NAR) on home ...

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July 20, 2022

Tips for Going Green Part 2

This is the second in a three part series with some tips from Fidelity National Home Warranty on things to consider when going green. 

Dishwasher 

  • Consider replacing the dishwasher with an ENERGY STAR® dishwasher. These require an average of 4 gallons of water per load, compared with the 24 ...
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June 18, 2022

Home Tips for Going Green

Going green has become more than just a trend, especially when it comes to home remodeling or improvements. Buyers are looking for homes with energy efficient and cost-saving features. Demand for green housing has been growing, according to a report by the National Association of Realtors (NAR) on home buyers’ ...

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April 18, 2022

Tips for a Changing Real Estate Market

Kelsey Lane Real Estate market Trend blog

By Kelsey Lane, Realtor

 

The real estate market has been very hot lately. In some Bay Area pockets, prices have gone up over 35% during the pandemic. But it hasn't been just the past couple years that have been hot - it's been a thriving and fiery real ...

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Jan. 22, 2022

First Time Home Buyer Qualification Tips

By Kelsey Lane

When you're contemplating purchasing a condo, townhome, or single family home for the first time, it can be daunting to know where to start.

 

In general, after you've starting working with a Realtor, your next priority is to get pre-approved. You'll want to ...

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Jan. 22, 2022

What are buyers looking for?

By Kelsey Lane

As we continue to explore what the new normal may look like, (as we settle into managing all the variants of covid), buyers have been shifting their perspectives as well. Here's a peek at what they're looking for in their new home:

 

  • Home Office ...
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Oct. 14, 2021

Facing the Housing Shortage

Picture of a house on a cracked desert

By Kelsey Lane

 

Coming Face to Face with the Housing Shortage

 

Clients often ask me whether it's possible for the market to still keep going up, and whether they'll be a huge correction. I don't have a magic peek into the future, and while some ...

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June 18, 2021

The Home Buying Timeline You Can Expect

House cutout and keys on a calendar.

 

Written by Kelsey Lane

 

Infographic on the Home Buying Timeline you can Expect by Kelsey Lane

 

When it comes time to buy a house the process can often seem elusive and feel far off. In reality, it's a matter of taking it one step at a time. The steps to buying a home if handled in the right ...

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