2013 The Year of Multiple Offers [Infographic]

If you were house hunting last year, you may not be surprised by the number of homes which received multiple offers. 98% of sellers received more than one offer on their home in 2013. It would be safe to assume those who didn’t, were likely over-priced. Take a look at how sellers chose to accept […]

Headlines in Real Estate for week ending March 8th 2013

3 Reasons Why Home Sellers May Miss the Boat Di Matteo Group With home prices steadily rising in most areas of the country, a lack of inventory of homes for sale, and plenty of demand from buyers before the spring selling season even begins, some home sellers may find themselves missing the boat all together. […]

3 Reasons Why Home Sellers May Miss the Boat

With home prices steadily rising in most areas of the country, a lack of inventory of homes for sale, and plenty of demand from buyers before the spring selling season even begins, some home sellers may find themselves missing the boat all together. If you follow the hosing market regularly, you may have noticed a change of tone from the […]

Headlines in Real Estate for week ending January 25th 2013

Housing inventory continues to remain low making it difficult for today’s buyers, Dec homes sales dip slightly and we get a guarranty for 2013. Here are the top real estate headlines you may have missed for this week. Loans for fixer uppers The New York Times Low housing inventory has resulted in a lack of […]

December Existing-Home Sales Down but Who Cares

Existing-home sales dipped slightly in December and that may be news worthy but among the data delivered Tuesday by the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION of REALTORS®, there is a much more important take away. Here are the most significant points of NAR’s release. December’s existing-home sales, which do not include new construction were down 1% month-over-month however, year-over-year sales […]

Headlines in Real Estate for week ending January 4th 2013

With the new year comes new regulations aimed at protecting homeowners, the cliff avoided and much more. Here are the real estate headlines you may have missed. New homeowner protections go into effect Jan. 1 San Diego Union-Tribune The start of the new year brings more protections to California homeowners, mainly those who are trying […]

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 […]

New home sales down but for good reason

New home sales declined 0.3% in October, according to a government report released Wednesday. Despite the monthly drop, sales were still up 17% from a year earlier. New houses sold at an annual rate of 368,000 in the month, down from 369,000 in September, according to a report from the U.S. Census Bureau and the […]

Headlines in Real Estate for week ending October 26th 2012

This week we’ve seen lots of real estate news from a  law suit aimed at major financial institution to the decrease in inventory across the nation, especially lower priced homes. Here are the headlines in real estate you may have missed this week: End is nigh for certain tax exemptions (via The New York Times) Currently, any debt forgiven […]

Headlines in Real Estate for week ending October 19th 2012

This week in real estate: Home prices rise while number of homes sold falls, real estate investors find favor in flipping houses & the housing recovery moving faster than expected. Here are the headlines in real estate you may have missed this week: California home prices rise in September; sales fall (via Mercury News) A continued shortage […]