Americans Think Homeownership is a Sound Investment

If you are like a majority of Americans, you have faith in home buying and believe you can sell you home for at least the price you paid for it. Many Americans also believe now is a smart time to purchase a new home. Over the last few years, the reasons behind these opinions have…

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Housing Sentiment Boosted by Perceived Sellers’ Market

In September 2015, Fannie Mae released its National Housing Survey results. The responses reflected the current and future housing market sentiments and represented consumer attitudes toward buying and selling real estate. According to this survey, now is a good time to sell your property. This may be a result of a positive home price atmosphere…

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Homeowners Caught in Affordability squeeze, are staying put.

California’s housing inventory is being squeezed even more by potential sellers who are deciding to stay put due to unavailability of affordable replacement homes. A survey conducted by the California Association of Realtors found that of the homeowners who had considered selling their current homes, 64 percent have wavered on disposing of their current homes…

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Post Ranch Inn Birthday 2015, Big Sur

The anticipation was palpable for weeks, an imaginary sweet and tangy amuse bouche on the tip of my tongue. It was A dream come true - my birthday destination vacation. My 52nd year on this planet. I was ready. I was excited. I was thrilled. We drove up from LA, Highway 1 all the way to arrive…

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Half of major metros on track to hit highest home sales since 2007

Statistical evidence continues to confirm that the housing market has entered a phase of robust growth and appreciating values. August single-family home and condominium sales remained on pace for an eight-year record in 110 out of 204 metropolitan areas. Existing home and condo sales rose by 5.4 percent as of August 2015, which is the…

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Awesome Video of Manhattan Beach

Stunning imagery of our beautiful Manhattan Beach thank you Scott McFarlane! Manhattan Beach, California (from above) from Scott McFarlane (smFilms) on Vimeo.

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