Archive for July 31, 2013

Pacific Union Quarterly Report: Q2 2013

The Bay Area's white-hot housing market showed few signs of cooling in the second quarter, leading us to believe that the momentum we've seen in 2013 will continue building during the second half of the year. Pacific Union's comprehensive qua...

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Real Estate Roundup: Fewer Distressed Homes on the Market in California

Recent news of interest to homebuyers, home sellers, and the home-curious includes a report that distressed homes accounted for only 20 percent of sales in June, down from 42 percent a year earlier. Also, new-home sales reached a five-year hi...

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The Rise of the All-Cash Offer

The saying "cash is king" rings true in today's Bay Area real estate market, where all-cash offers account for nearly 40 percent of transactions in some regions. Find out why all-cash offers are so seductive to sellers and how financed buyers...

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The Bay Area’s Most Walkable Locations for Homebuyers

Want to get exercise, save gas money, and help the environment all at once? Buying a home in a walkable neighborhood offers all of these perks. Find out which regions of the Bay Area are best for pedestrians. Click Here to read more.  

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Real Estate Roundup: Bay Area Home Prices Spike 33 Percent in a Year

Recent news of interest to homebuyers, home sellers, and the home-curious includes a report that Bay Area home prices in June rose 6.9 percent from May and 33.1 percent from a year ago. Also, as banks face a shortfall in refi activity, they m...

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The Pros and Cons of Buying a Home with a Swimming Pool

With summer in full swing, owning a home with a pool is a tempting proposition, but it might not make sense for all buyers. Here are some points to consider before springing for a home with this classic backyard feature. To read more, Click ...

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California’s Economy Poised to Pass Italy, Russia

Just how strong is California’s economic recovery? Strong enough that the state will pull past Italy and Russia by the end of 2013 to stand alone as the eighth-largest economy in the world. To read more, Click Here.

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Real Estate Roundup: Down Payments Likely to Rise With Mortgage Rates

The prospect of climbing interest rates has prompted more potential homebuyers to plan on making a larger down payment. Also, a combination of all-cash offers and limited housing supply are conspiring to keep first-time buyers off the playing...

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Sebastopol Retains Small-Town Feel Near Bustling Santa Rosa

Just seven miles west of Santa Rosa, the city of Sebastopol offers quick access to Sonoma County’s seat, while clinging to its rural, small-town roots. Click Here to read more about what Sebastopol has to offer.  

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Fannie Mae: Rising Interest Rates May Spur Buyers

Instead of putting a damper on sales, the prospect of rising interest rates will likely drive homebuyers to make a deal sooner rather than later, making for a busy summer and fall. In its latest monthly housing survey, Fannie Mae said 57 per...

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