Archives for December 2012

Preventable problems for home sellers

Financing delays, low appraisals, title problems, home inspections, and even buyer’s remorse can interfere with a seller’s ability to close a sale. The good news though is that many of these problems are preventable if sellers are proactive and involved. Sellers should seek out a buyer who has been pre-approved for a mortgage.  Typically, the buyer’s […]

Headlines in Real Estate for week ending December 28th 2012

The Fiscal Cliff impact on struggling homeowners, solutions to low appraisals, first time buyers, November prices and sales jump in this weeks real estate headlines you may have missed. What to do when an appraisal comes in below the selling price The Washington Post As the real estate market heats up and prices continue to […]

Daniel Di Matteo invited to Top Agent Retreat

For the second straight year, Realtor, Daniel Di Matteo has received an exclusive invitation to CENTURY 21’s Top Agent Retreat held in Charleston, South Carolina. CENTURY 21’s Top Agent Retreat is a by invitation-only event extended to select real estate professionals who have outperformed their peers and are among the top producers withing the CENTURY […]

Headlines in Real Estate for week ending December 21st 2012

Millennials still view homeowneship attractive, Fiscal Cliff talks put the MID at risk, CA home prices soar and much more on this week’s real estate headlines you may have missed. California home prices rise 25 percent (via San Francisco Chronicle) California’s median price continued to register double-digit gains from year-ago levels and strong sales of […]

The Social Benefits of Homeownership [Infographic]

Much is always said of the economic benefits owning a home brings yet there can be broader advantages which can often be overlooked. Below is an Infographic on the social benefits of homeownership based on a study conducted by the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION of REALTORS Was this useful? Share or leave a comment below!

Headlines in Real Estate for week ending December 14th 2012

As we approach the holidays and prepare for family and friends some are still looking to sell their homes, for those, decorating appropriately to attract a potential buyer yet still enjoying the season may be a difficult thing to achieve. This week in the real estate headlines you may have missed you’ll find tips for staging […]

Pending Home Sales: Now & Then

If you’ve been keeping up with the housing market lately you may have heard of a rebound in home prices and a lack of available homes for sale yet many don’t seem to beleive the real estate market is any better in 2012 than it was last year in 2011. The folks over at Keeping Current […]

Headlines in Real Estate for week ending December 7th 2012

Buying a home over the holiday season, biggest 6 year jump in home prices and so much more. Here are real estate headlines you may have missed this week: Should you buy a home during the holidays? (via San Diego Union-Tribune) Once Thanksgiving is over, the real estate world typically starts to wind down for the […]

Homes Are Selling Like Hotcakes! [Infographic]

Homes across the country are selling at record speed as the number of homes for sale continue to decline pushing home prices higher. Those considering selling may find this to be an opportune time while buyers may want to jump in sooner than later. Was this useful? Share or leave a comment below!

San Diego Events for December 2012

Here’s what’s happening in December throughout San Diego County December 1 49th Annual North Park Toyland Parade & Festival This is a large-scale parade with marching bands, upbeat dance groups, cool vintage cars, beauty queens, city officials, and Santa Claus riding atop his merry red sleigh. Time: 11:00 am – 4:30 pm Location: North Park, San Diego […]