real estate market

A recent report showed that the San Diego real estate market experienced the most significant annual increase in home prices over the past year. It also experienced significant inventory declines during that same timeframe. But what does this mean for homebuyers in 2024? What's the general outlook and forecast for the San Diego real estate market extending into 2024? '

In a previous article, we speculated on the possibility that California's home-price downturn might end. Since then, even more evidence has come to light reinforcing that analysis. For example, data from Zillow and other sources show that the median home price has risen over the past few months. A new report from the California Association of Realtors predicts home sales and prices will increase in 2024. So, let's look at these two "upturn" predictions for the California real estate market in 2024.'

From a buyer's perspective, the best-case scenario is to buy a home at the so-called "bottom" of the real estate market. This occurs when house values fall to their lowest point during a downturn, after which they rise for a long period of time.'

The Seattle real estate market has cooled down over the past year or so. You've probably heard that already. But what you might not know is that home buyers now have more negotiating leverage, when asking for seller concessions. In this article, we'll talk about some of the common examples of seller concessions, and how they might benefit you as a Seattle-area home buyer.'

Buying your first home can be a roller coaster of emotions and excitement. Mistakes are easy to make, so here’s a guide to avoiding the most common pitfalls for FTHBs.'

What are the top Pierce County, WA, real estate trends this year? Perhaps more importantly, what is the Pierce County, housing market forecast for 2024? Let’s answer these questions to help you determine whether next year is a good time to buy.'