Divining the future of the real estate market is no easy task. However, there are signs on the horizon that the market is finally beginning to gain traction, indeed, by 2017 the market is slated to exceed pre-crash values. Zillow has all the details about why we should all be very optimistic about what these new… more
Home Ownership
Sudden Rise in Home Demand Takes Builders by Surprise
Catherine Rampell over at the New York Times has a terrific article on the sudden rise in housing demand, and the dearth of available real estate. After several years of the depressed market taking its toll on housing inventories, the sudden rise in demand has caught many builders off guard. Check out the whole of this… more
Bid First, See Houses Later
Over at SF Gate Carolyn Said has a fascinating article about the rise of foreign purchasers in the U.S. real estate market. Amongst these competitive buyers, it is not so much a question of the state of repair or inherent value of the property as location, location, location. Frequently, these properties end up in a… more
Green-Certified Homes Sell for 9% More, Study in California Finds
By Kenneth R. Harney July 22, 2012 WASHINGTON — It has been a controversial question in the home real estate market for years: Is there extra green when you buy green? Do houses with lots of energy-saving and sustainability features sell for more than houses without them? If so, by how much? Read the full… more
Real Estate Update: July 2012 Newsletter
Santa Barbara and Montecito Real Estate Update – June 2012 Available now, full market reports given to us courtesy of Chicago Title Santa Barbara. Sales recap for Santa Barbara, Montecito, Goleta, Carpinteria and Summerland, and a South County Yearly Market Trend report. Read more and download the reports… 8 New Mesa Mediterranean-Style Ocean View Homes… more