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Do You Woulda-Coulda-Shoulda?

by Sara Driscoll August 1, 2011 Blog

In the three years following this 1996 headline, California home prices rose 19.7%, wiping out the losses of the early 90′s and ending the next decade with a net gain of 9.35%. While the media is helpless to resist playing up bad economic news, the simple truth is that a home remains the most enduring investment most of us will ever make. Read some past headlines for a good laugh.

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I Want a Bigger, Nicer Home but…

by Sara Driscoll July 26, 2011 Blog

Are you one of the many homeowners who would like to have a larger or nicer home but are patiently waiting for the market to improve? Many homeowners are reluctant to sell their home for what it is currently worth. Buying up in a down market can actually be very advantageous because while you might get less for the home you’re selling, you’re also getting the larger home for less. For instance …

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2011 Trends to Follow

The Real Estate Market in 2011 – Trends to Follow

by Sara Driscoll January 4, 2011 How's The Market

2010 held much uncertainty in the world of real estate, and 2011 promises more of the same. Various housing markets are showing signs of improvement, while others–well, not so much. It’s good to remember that all the facts and figures brandished so freely are very generalized. We might as well try to predict tomorrow’s weather by averaging the national temperatures. (OK, that might actually work in some places, but you get the idea.)

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