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Pacific Union Quarterly Report: Q1 2015

lisasheppard | April 29, 2015

SONOMA COUNTY “Where did all the sellers go?” might have been the most frequently asked question in Pacific Union’s Sonoma County region in the first weeks of 2015. The supply of homes was exceptionally tight, frustrating the best effo...

In California, Water Conservation Begins at Home

lisasheppard | April 24, 2015

Worsening drought conditions demand the attention of all Californians. Whether you are a home buyer or a seller, water conservation will increasingly be a part of your real estate discussions — and decisions. Home owners should take adv...

Real Estate Prognosis: ‘Smooth Sailing’ for the Next Three Years

lisasheppard | April 24, 2015

Great news for all you home buyers and potential home buyers. The real estate industry is poised for solid growth for the next three years, with home prices rising 4 to 5 percent each year and a solid expansion of new-home construction, a...

The Time Is Right for 7 Million U.S. Homeowners to Refinance

lisasheppard | April 20, 2015

Are you one of the more than 7 million homeowners that could benefit from refinancing their mortgage and reducing their monthly loan payments? If so, you'll need to act quickly before interest rates climb higher this summer. To rea...

Real Estate Roundup: Bay Area Homes Selling Fast This Spring

lisasheppard | April 20, 2015

Recent news of interest to homebuyers, home sellers, and the home-curious includes statistics that show that homes in San Jose, San Francisco, and Santa Rosa are selling at a faster pace than anywhere else in the country. Also, a look at ho...

Staging Can Increase a Home’s Appeal During Bustling Spring Season

lisasheppard | April 14, 2015

With the arrival of Spring, potential homebuyers will begin pounding the pavement, and homes that make a good first impression are the most likely to make the biggest impressions on eager buyers in what could be a crowd of open houses. That...

Pacific Union Now Ranks in the Top 10 U.S. Brokerages for Sales Volume

lisasheppard | April 13, 2015

One of the many reasons I'm so glad to be a part of the Pacific Union team: Pacific Union has moved up the ranks of RISMedia’s 2014 Power Broker list and the latest REAL Trends 500 list and is now one of the 10 largest brokerages in th...

7 of 9 Bay Area Counties Now at Full Employment

lisasheppard | April 13, 2015

Unemployment rates dropped from January to February in all nine Bay Area counties, one more reason that demand for local real estate should remain high as the busy spring buying season kicks into gear. Click Here to read more.

High Housing Costs Holding Back California Economy, Study Says

lisasheppard | April 10, 2015

California has some of the most expensive housing prices in the U.S., a metric that could be keeping the state’s vibrant economy — already the world’s eighth largest — from reaching its full potential. To read more, Click Here.

Do You Want a Bigger Home? It Depends on Your Age.

lisasheppard | April 1, 2015

Are you happy with the size of your home? It turns out most Americans aren’t, according to a recent poll. Many would prefer a bigger residence, but some would rather downsize, and age has a lot to do with the preference. To read mo...