There are many things that can go wrong when buying home. And while I’ve always believed the best way to learn is through experience, most homeowners would probably prefer to avoid costly mistakes at the outset, without having to learn hard lessons firsthand. Here are four common mistakes that immediately come to mind: Continue reading “4 Common Homebuying Mistakes”
Clean Your House in Just 15 Minutes
Expecting guests over the long weekend but your house is a mess? Don’t sweat! Follow these quick tips to get your home presentable in under 20 minutes.
The mission: Get your home to look presentable and save your guests from a messy home
The strategy: Continue reading “Clean Your House in Just 15 Minutes”
SF Real Estate Market Update – January 2019
Single Family Homes
Number of Homes Sold: 96 (+1.1% YOY)… more homes sold
Median Sales Price: $1,376,500 (+3.5% YOY)… higher prices
Average Days on Market: 41 (+24.2% YOY)… homes took longer to sell
… In other words: more homes sold at higher prices, but homes took longer to sell, compared to a year prior.
Condominiums
Number of Homes Sold: 92 (-27% YOY)
Median Sales Price: $989,818 (-5.7% YOY)
Average Days on Market: 54 (+8% YOY)
… In other words: fewer condos sold, at lower prices, and took longer to sell, compared to a year prior.
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Is Homeownership Right For You? Maybe.
Despite the fact that I help people buy and sell real estate for a living, I don’t think homeownership is for everyone. (There, I said it.)
For the most part, I strongly support investing in real estate and homeownership. I think it is an excellent way to build wealth, and provide security and stability in many ways.
However, there are a few reasons why I think buying a home and committing to a 30-year mortgage might not be right for someone*: Continue reading “Is Homeownership Right For You? Maybe.”
