Category: Edge For Buyers
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The Trendline – Manhattan Beach – March 2021
The MLS just dropped its February listings data and I’m seeing a continuation of interesting real estate trends in Manhattan Beach CA. How’s the market in Manhattan Beach? Trendline says → increasingly leaning in sellers’ favor. Starting in mid-2019, home owners in Manhattan Beach were settling in and not leaving.…
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The Trendline – Venice – March 2021
The MLS just dropped its February listings data 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 since the pandemic began. In…
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The Trendline – Westchester – March 2021
The MLS just dropped its February listings data and I’m seeing a continuation of the super-tight inventory situation in Westchester 90045. Trendline says → strong sellers’ market. Westchester home owners have not been wanting to move, but more listings are starting to hit the market. While new listings are up…
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4 Common Mortgage Loans Programs
So you’re ready to buy! But you need a mortgage to facilitate the process. Where to start? For most of us, “mortgage” is not our first language, so let me help you out with a quick cheat sheet with four common loan types to give you an idea where to…
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5 Tips for Homebuyers Who Want to Win A Bidding War
Today’s real estate market has high buyer interest and low housing inventory. With so many buyers competing for a limited number of homes, it’s more important than ever to know the ins and outs of making a confident and competitive offer. Here are five keys to success for this important…
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4 Reasons People Are Buying Homes in 2021
According to many experts, the real estate market is expected to continue growing in 2021, and it’s largely driven by the lasting impact the pandemic is having on our lifestyles. As many of us spend extra time at home, we’re reevaluating what “home” means and what we may need in…
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Do’s And Don’ts After Applying For A Mortgage
Once you’ve found the right home and applied for a mortgage, there are some key things to keep in mind before you close. Some of these are counterintuitive, so make notes. You’re undoubtedly excited about the opportunity to decorate your new place, but before you make any large purchases, move…
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These Were The Biggest Lessons Learned From The 2020 Real Estate Market
There were many lessons learned in 2020. We all learned there is no such thing as too much toilet paper, right? While there were a lot of moments we’d rather forget, there were also many that will have a lasting impact on how we approach real estate for years to…
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The Importance of Home Equity in Building Wealth
Homeownership has always been the first rung on the ladder leading to household wealth. As Freddie Mac recently posted: “Homeownership has cemented its role as part of the American Dream, providing families with a place that is their own and an avenue for building wealth over time. This ‘wealth’ is…
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The Trendline – Westchester – January 2021
The MLS just dropped its December listings data and I’m seeing a continuation of interesting trends in Westchester. Westchester home owners really, really don’t want to move. This was a trend even before the pandemic, but this is dramatic! There is almost nothing to offer buyers in Westchester right now.…
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