Category: Edge For Buyers
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Writing A Real Estate Offer In California, Part 2
In Part 1 of this series, we laid out the financing aspects of the offer and the contingencies. In Part 2, we walk through the remainder of the offer contract. Our sample offer contract can be found here. Once the inspections are done, many buyers will consider asking the seller…
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Writing A Real Estate Offer In California, Part 1
If you’ve never written a real estate offer in California, you might be surprised to find out the sheer number of documents required. Not only is there a 10-page purchase agreement (the “offer”), there is also at least half a dozen accompanying disclosures and various other supporting documents. Whew! That’s…
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Announcing Drop In Virtual Office Hours
We are always available for dedicated 1:1 meetings and strategy sessions! You can pick a time on our calendar here. You can also find our calendar on our website under the “Schedule” navigation. Meetings are available via phone call, zoom, google video meeting, facetime and in person – your choice.…
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Buyer Fatigue Got You Down?
Buyer fatigue got you down? Nobody would blame you. Fannie Mae recently released its monthly Home Purchase Sentiment Index (HPSI) numbers, noting that for the second consecutive month, consumers “reported a significantly more pessimistic view of homebuying conditions” with only 35% of respondents believing it’s a good time to buy…
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Loving Your Next Neighborhood – 8 Tips
No question homes are expensive! To help you avoid buyer’s remorse, we’ve compiled a list of 8 considerations to help you pick a neighborhood you can love. 1. Where Are Your People? Who matters most to you in your life? Parents? Grandkids? Best girlfriend? When it comes to living in…
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Looser Rules For Open Houses Now In Effect
Open houses are now allowed, but there are still restrictions and these events still don’t look like what we were used to pre-2020. Here is what to expect: Appointments are no longer required You’ll find health warnings posted on properties (“posted rules of entry”) Multiple groups can now be on the…
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When Is The Market Going To Crash?
Are you wondering when the market is going to crash? If google search statistics are any indication, a LOT of people are, and we’re here to unpack the data to answer your question. First consider: average home appreciation over the last four years is 6.3% vs 10.3% leading up to the Great…
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The Trendline – Venice – April 2021
The MLS dropped its March listings data last week and I’m seeing a continuation of interesting trends in Venice. Trendline says → solid buyers’ market. Most other Silicon Beach communities are experiencing a listings shortage, but Venice continues to see an increasing number of new listings going back to the…
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The Trendline – Westchester – April 2021
The MLS dropped its March listings data last week and I’m seeing a continuation of the super-tight inventory situation in Westchester 90045. Trendline says → extremely strong sellers’ market continues. Westchester home owners have not been wanting to move, but a few more listings are starting to hit the market.…
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The Trendline – Manhattan Beach – April 2021
The MLS just dropped its March listings data and I’m seeing a continuation of interesting real estate trends in Manhattan Beach CA residential real estate. How’s the market in Manhattan Beach? Trendline says → increasingly leaning in sellers’ favor. There was a lot of chaos around our election in November,…
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