Real Estate News

Silicon Valley’s Latest Real Estate Trend: Begging Buyers

May 7, 2015

The media is telling you all about the hot housing market in the San Francisco Bay Area. It was predictable. You do not build 1/10th of the housing needed over the last 5 years and expect not to enter a low inventory market once the economy began to recover. As real estate professionals, our jaws […]

Silicon Valley Home Price Comparison 2005 – 2014

March 22, 2015

Booms and busts. Booms are many times caused by rapid growth. Some booms are completely generated by speculation. All are bets. None are guaranteed. The difference in the housing market for Silicon Valley now, compared to 2005, is the foundation upon which it was built. Prior to the 2007 bust, exotic loan products were trying […]

Homes for sale in San Jose begin to increase

March 10, 2015

February’s inventory numbers showed gains in all reported counties when compared both month-over-month and year-over-year. Santa Clara County leads the way in year-over-year gains with a staggering 49% jump, while San Mateo and Santa Clara Counties saw a 23% and 22% jump when compared month-over-month. More homes are coming to market and this trend will […]

Dodd-Frank Regulations and Your Mortgage

April 9, 2014

According to Scott Morgan at DSNews.com the Dodd-Frank Regulations mortgage regulations might make it harder to qualify for mortgage loans. At first glance, qualified mortgage requirements may seem scary but in fact, better qualified buyers will create a more stable mortgage/real estate market. Due to the slightly more conservative debt-to-income ratio requirement, affordability may be […]

Is 2014 the Year of the Condo?

February 6, 2014

By Alain Pinel General Manager of Intero Prestigio International Intero Real Estate Services, Inc. In the real estate residential arena, as everybody knows, the dynamic duo is made of Single Family Homes and Condos. In some towns, SFH represent 100% of the housing stock. In some districts of large cities, condos (together with co-ops) represent […]

Legal Update #19

November 20, 2013

What they do not tell sellers, however, is that exposing the property on the MLS puts it on the radar of over 14,500 members, all of whom then have the opportunity to work on their property. Confidential statistics indicate that in 2012, in Santa Clara County alone, properties on the MLS sold for 12.9% higher […]

NAR Sees Home Prices Rising in 2014, Rates Jumping to 5.4%

November 19, 2013

As chief economist of the National Association of Realtors, the housing industry’s biggest cheerleader, Lawrence Yun often has an optimistic outlook. On Friday, he embraced a bit of caution. CJ Brasiel’s insight:“Housing starts really need to ramp up going into next year,” Mr. Yun said. “Otherwise, home prices will continue to go up. … The […]

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November 19, 2013

CJ Brasiel’s insight:Great infographic on getting your credit score cleaned up. Homebuyers can benefit from these great tips! See it on Scoop.it, via Real Estate in Silicon Valley Read more here: credit_report_101_infographic.jpg (1000×1411 pixels)

Los Gatos: Third annual Santa Clara county-wide high school art competition is on. – San Jose Mercury News

November 15, 2013

Los Gatos: Third annual Santa Clara county-wide high school art competition is on. San Jose Mercury News Seventy-four works were exhibited at the Los Gatos Art Museum at 4 Tait Ave. The deadline for submissions is February 14, 2014.CJ Brasiel’s insight:Great event! Don’t miss it! See it on Scoop.it, via Los Gatos,Ca Read more here: […]

Sign of the Times

November 15, 2013

As reported in the MReport, the market continues to cool as real estate, rightly so, cannot sustain it’s upward climb. The mid and upper price points are seeing not only price reductions, but con…CJ Brasiel’s insight:Caution to sellers on pricing. Even setting price at last comp could be risky. See it on Scoop.it, via Real […]

Is Your Home Older Than Its Years?

November 14, 2013

HouseLogic’s home maintenance schedule is a simple strategy that makes maintaining your home easier than following a checklist.CJ Brasiel’s insight:Excellent refresher on home maintenance. See it on Scoop.it, via Real Estate in Silicon Valley Read more here: Is Your Home Older Than Its Years?

LiveLoveDIY: 10 Home Improvement Ideas: How To Make The Most of What You Already Have!

November 11, 2013

See it on Scoop.it, via Real Estate in Silicon Valley Read more here: LiveLoveDIY: 10 Home Improvement Ideas: How To Make The Most of What You Already Have!

Analysts Say Double-Digit Appreciation Will Come to an End by 2014

November 11, 2013

Although the CoreLogic Case-Shiller Home Price Indexes recorded a 10.1 percent year-over-year increase in national home prices in the second quarter, double-digit appreciation is not expected to continue. CJ Brasiel’s insight:“The three California markets to fill out the top five list were Oakland (23.7 percent), San Jose (21.9 percent), and Los Angeles (20.3 percent). ” […]

Buying and Selling Real Estate in 2013

November 8, 2013

The business of real estate is interesting because it affects all of our lives in one way or another. CJ Brasiel’s insight:Year in review? Changes? Fixed interest loans 93% equals more stability in market. Traditional advertising not main source for buyers and sellers. Negotiating abilities big requirement for agents. See it on Scoop.it, via Real […]

5 ways your house can make you go broke – MSN Real Estate

November 5, 2013

These common homeowner mistakes can turn your savings into debt. CJ Brasiel’s insight:Maintenance is absolutely one way to protect your home’s value. Don’t let defferred maintenance depleat your equity. Need a maintenance schedule? See it on Scoop.it, via Real Estate in Silicon Valley Read more here: 5 ways your house can make you go broke […]

The recovery depends on housing, and housing depends on mortgage credit

November 4, 2013

“ Commentary: Give thanks daily for the Fed and Fannie Mae The Shutdown has opened, but has been replaced by Stuck. Interest rates are stuck, the 10-year Treasury wandering north of 2.5 percent, and mortgages wandering south of 4.5 percent.”CJ Brasiel’s insight:“Housing is stuck”. While some sit on the sidelines, this may be a perfect […]