Long before there was any permanent settlement where Ross, California, sits, members of the coastal Miwok tribe lived off the bounty of the land. The Miwok believed in living in harmony with the plants and animals, and much of that same spirit lives on today in the residents of Ross … Powered by WPeMatico
In this week’s video, Peter Lorimer of PLG Estates talks about the process of turning contacts into clients … Powered by WPeMatico
The median home price in San Francisco reached $1.375 million in the second quarter, good for six times the U.S. national median of $240,700, according to California Association of Realtors (CAR) data as reported by Paragon Real Estate Group … Powered by WPeMatico
Homebuyer needs and wants aren’t universal, but those with children share at least one of the same demands: good schools … Powered by WPeMatico
We all see now the shortage of new construction in good markets. Every observer says that sales are suppressed by nothing to sell. Theories abound: development fees, open space reservations, regulation — and there’s always the cost of land, labor and materials. Consider another: geometry … Powered by WPeMatico
Architect Andrew Franz didn’t want his clients to pass up an opportunity that comes only once in a lifetime. The couple, both in finance, were looking to buy a place in New York City that would require only modest renovations. But when Franz saw a messy unfinished studio with raw concrete floors, he urged his …
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Kofi Nartey is no stranger to the limelight. Prior to his real estate career he spent 10 years acting, including appearances on television shows like “True Blood,” “Modern Family” and “Psych.” We caught up with him to ask him three questions about what it takes to succeed in the luxury real estate market … Powered …
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We’re past the housing crisis, right? According to the second quarter Zillow Negative Equity Report, a lot of homeowners are still feeling the crunch. Five years into the housing recovery, and 12.1 percent of mortgaged homeowners are underwater, according to the website’s research team … Powered by WPeMatico
Consumers who snag homes that look like bargains sometimes make an unpleasant discovery: High gas, electric and water bills that bite into any savings on property price. UtilityScore previously rolled out scores to help consumers avoid these rude surprises … Powered by WPeMatico
We are hardwired to proceed with caution in many aspects of our lives. Be careful; watch what you say; measure twice — cut once. Never run with scissors. In the real estate world, the need to safeguard our reputation through the watchful use of our words and prudent delivery of our promises is paramount … …
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