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11.30.2011

Wow!   Is this News?  National Home Sale figures showed an 11% increase in October compared to last year. This was based on homes for sale where a purchase contract was signed in September.  I have listed real estate statistics for San Jose and a couple of other areas below.  Note that home sales statistics are [...]

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30 year Mortgage Now Below 4%

10.06.2011

Great news if you are in the midst of shopping for a house for sale in San Jose or surrounding area with homes for sale, for instance Los Gatos and Cambrian area have several hundred homes for sale that need a good buyer bump. These rates are far below what we have become accustomed to [...]

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The Art of the Open House

08.27.2011

I don’t know how many hours I have spent preparing Los Gatos buyer packages, uploading internet marketing and providing guidance to the Seller in anticipation of the “magic” Open House.  Only to show up and find the Seller forgot to do everything that they so eagerly agreed to do after reading “the 26 sellers mistakes” [...]

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Have You Met Us Yet?

07.02.2011

This quick video gives you a look into where Realty World dominates the home buying and selling market. Get your FREE consultation Schedule your FREE no obligation Real Estate Consultation by clicking here

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Did Los Gatos Skip Spring?

06.10.2011

Did you miss Spring?  Spring in Los Gatos is the best.  I noticed there are fewer homes in Los Gatos with spring flowers.  I know Summer is upon us, however I missed Spring, somehow.   The odd weather last week felt like November and this week feels more like, I don’t know…Spring.  The only real clue [...]

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What are Contingencies in a Home Purchase Contract?

03.10.2011

Home buyer contingencies are items that build in protections for home buyers within a home purchase offer.  They are much like traffic lights telling you when to proceed and when to stop.   Without them your deposit could be at risk. Three common types of home buyer contingencies are defined below.  Their purpose is to provide [...]

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Homes for Sale and Real Estate Statistics

01.31.2011

Click the Area Title and find all Homes for Sale Almaden Homes for sale The Almaden Valley homes for sale median sales price for homes in ZIP code 95120 in San Jose from Oct 10 to Dec 10 was $850,376 based on 86 sales. Compared to the same period for Almaden Valley homes for sale [...]

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10 San Jose Real Estate Myths Debunked

01.08.2011

Myth #1:  Buyers agents want you to pay more to get a higher commission. Wrong. The value of the home has to meet the lenders appraisal.  If it doesn’t meet the lender’s appraisal the mortgage loan won’t get  approved.  The seller, having now expected a higher price,  will be disappointed having to  accept a lower [...]

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Is The Real Estate Bottom Coming Soon?

09.28.2010

posted on my trulia blog – last year Click HERE to Get Your Real Personal Daily Search Alert [start]  Ok!  I am suffering from too many numbers, quotes and opinions.  Cap Rates, Cap and Trade, Carpet Tiles, Carbon and Tire Piles.   From Obama’s economic plan and Bush’s mistakes to Barney Franks…too much clutter! Maybe [...]

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10 Steps to a Move Up Strategy

09.27.2010

Are you a homeowner planning on moving up to a bigger or more expensive home? Here’s a guide for planning the transition, with tips from myself and other real estate professionals on the RealEstate.com broker network. Figure out how much your current home is likely to sell for. Have your real estate professional conduct a [...]

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