Archive for December 30, 2013

Bay Area Unemployment Continues Falling — Lowest in State in November

The Bay Area continues to lead California’s economic recovery, with the lowest unemployment rates in the state in November and strong economic growth in San Francisco and Silicon Valley. Marin County was home to the lowest jobless rate in th...

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Real Estate Roundup: Stunning 2013 Gains in Bay Area Home Values

BIG GAINS IN TOTAL BAY AREA HOME VALUES Brace yourself for a staggering number: Homes in the San Francisco metro area gained a cool $159.2 billionin total value this year, according to a new Zillow report. The cumulative value of all homes...

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Real Estate Roundup: Study Shows Winter Hottest Season for Home Sellers

Recent news of interest to home buyers, home sellers, and the home-curious includes a study that indicates homes across the country are more likely to sell in winter than in any other season, with the San Jose area leading that trend. Also, T...

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REX HomeBuyer Helps Pacific Union Clients Buy More Home for Less Down Payment

Although many high-paid Bay Area residents can afford the monthly mortgage on a home in our expensive region, the down-payment hurdle can prove difficult to overcome. REX HomeBuyer down-payment funding from FirstREX can help solve that proble...

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Home-Safety Tips to Help Ensure Happy Holidays

Christmas is less than two weeks away. Before your days are totally taken over by shopping, decorating, and festive gatherings, spend a few minutes with these home-safety tips to ensure a danger-free and enjoyable holiday season. To read mor...

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Pacific Union’s November Real Estate Update

SONOMA COUNTY Though the median sales price in Sonoma County declined a tiny $2,500 in November to land at $455,000, it was still up a healthy 18 percent year over year. However, buyers were paying the smallest percentage of asking price since...

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Pacific Union’s Patrick Barber Named President-Elect of San Francisco Association of Realtors

We're excited to share the news that Pacific Union President Patrick Barber recently took the reins as president-elect of the San Francisco Association of Realtors, an achievement in which our entire company takes great pride. To read more, ...

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Real Estate Roundup: Jumbo Loans on the Rise, Realtor’s Unusual Marketing Campaign

Recent news of interest to homebuyers, home sellers, and the home-curious includes a report that jumbo loans are rapidly gaining popularity in part due to rising home prices and rate discounts. Also, one Minneapolis real estate professional's...

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Twelve Tips for Selling Your Home in the Winter Months

Some homeowners believe their property won't sell in the winter months, so they take it off the market until spring. Such folks could miss out on a unique selling opportunity. Here are some wintertime staging tips to get your home noticed. T...

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Mortgage-Rule Changes Could Push More Bay Area Buyers into Pricey Jumbo Loans

  Future Bay Area homebuyers will want to keep an eye on real estate news in the coming months, as a proposed change to mortgage regulations could cost them many thousands of dollars in added expenses and higher down payments by forcing...

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