Home selling

June 27, 2024

Selling a Manufactured Home in California

Written by Kelsey Lane
Years ago I had an estate attorney ask me if I'd be willing to list a $50,000 mobile home in the East Bay Area in California. One of his clients had passed away, and their heir who lived in Minnesota was needing a Bay ...
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June 27, 2024

Top 6 Ways to Save Money While Moving

Written by Kelsey Lane
Moving can be an exciting yet pricey endeavor. As a Realtor dedicated to helping clients navigate the complexities of relocation, I understand the importance of saving money during this transition. Whether you're moving across town or across the country, here are six practical tips to ...
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April 24, 2024

Recent Real Estate Updates

 

For the second month in a row, the number of homes just listed for sale California-wide has gone up. About half of the listings are selling for above the list price. Average sales prices are also still slightly on the rise with a 6% gain since last year during ...

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March 14, 2024

Spring Forward to New Hope in Real Estate

Written by Kelsey Lane

As the rain will start to ease up, we're seeing some new movement in the real estate world as well.

Here are a few real estate news items to keep you updated:

Listing inventory is up about 13% compared to same time period last year ...

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Feb. 12, 2024

Current real estate news - Most Frequently Asked Real Estate Questions

One of the most frequent real estate questions we get recently is what the market is doing in light of interest rates. Everyone who has their eyes on residential real estate is hyper sensitive to rates, the job market, inflation, and what the future holds. And for good reason.
Here ...
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Nov. 9, 2023

The Overwhelming Home Sale: Home Selling During Hardship

Written by Kelsey Lane

Instagram these days is riddled with gorgeous videos of glamorous Realtors showing upscale staged homes for sale at record-high list prices. We can easily imagine sellers trotting off into the sunset into even larger, more luxurious mansions. Of course, this is sometimes the case (and I ...

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Nov. 9, 2023

Market Mashup: This Month in Real Estate

 

Written by Kelsey Lane

 

I thought you may like a distilled version of the real estate news I've been reading this month. A few key points:

  • Rental prices have increased 23% in the last 3 to 4 years. During this time an extra 2 million households in ...
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Sept. 25, 2023

Home Selling During a Tough Transition

By Kelsey Lane

The Complex Terrain of Divorce Home Sales

 

Divorce is undoubtedly one of life's most unpredictable and challenging transitions, and the process of selling your home during this period can prove particularly overwhelming. The emotional strain, legal complexities, and financial intricacies involved can make the sale ...

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June 5, 2023

San Jose Real Estate Market

 

If you're looking for a great place to call home in the Bay Area, San Jose should be at the top of your list. With its diverse population, strong economy, and beautiful weather, San Jose is an ideal location for those seeking to buy or invest in real ...

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May 9, 2023

Selling a House As Is in the Bay Area

Written by Kelsey Lane
Did you know that all houses in California are technically sold "as is"? It's boilerplate, written into California purchase contracts, which many people don't realize. All this really means is that a buyer is assuming the risk of determining the condition of the property ...
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