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No Need to Make Common Mistakes

A successful home sale, considered by many owners, is to maximize their proceeds in the shortest time with the least inconveniences. Just because it is a seller’s market doesn’t mean that homeowners can shortcut some of the steps that make it happen and they… Continue Reading “No Need to Make Common Mistakes”

A Lesson from a Pro

A well-known professional home stager, recently, decided to sell the 4,000+ square foot home which she lived in with her husband. It was certainly well maintained and by most standards, could have gone on the market immediately. However, she still went through a full… Continue Reading “A Lesson from a Pro”

BE Real Estate Group Monthly market update on various cities in the SF Bay Area!

The market is “softening” the last 60 days. Inventory is increasing providing more choices for buyers! Certain price points are still receiving multiple offers. Call us with any questions about the market trends! Debbie Burness (209.608.1811) or Amanda Elhassan (650.483.4996).ℋℴ𝓂ℯ 𝒾𝓈 𝓌𝒽ℯ𝓇ℯ 𝓎ℴ𝓊 𝓌𝒶𝓃𝓉… Continue Reading “BE Real Estate Group Monthly market update on various cities in the SF Bay Area!”

Equity, Price and the Agent You Select

A Seller’s equity in their home is the difference between what the home is worth and what they owe. At any point in time, it is an estimation because value is a very subjective term. If the seller thinks the home is worth more… Continue Reading “Equity, Price and the Agent You Select”

Rising Rents – Music to Your Ears?

Rents going up may not be pleasant to hear for tenants, but it could be music to your ears if you are an investor. The recent CoreLogic Single-Family Rent Index, April 2021, showed a 5.3% increase in national rent year over year which doubled… Continue Reading “Rising Rents – Music to Your Ears?”

Homeownership Cycle and Inventory

An interesting homeownership cycle begins with a starter home and progresses to larger and smaller homes throughout a person’s lifetime. Within a few years after purchasing their initial home, they might move up to a little larger house. The reasons could be that they… Continue Reading “Homeownership Cycle and Inventory”

Mortgage Forbearance

Some homeowners who could not afford to make their mortgage payments this past year have been relieved to find out that their mortgage servicer or lender allowed them to pause or possibly, reduce their payments for a limited period. While it does relieve the… Continue Reading “Mortgage Forbearance”

New listing coming on the market this Friday! 4024 Treat Blvd., Concord, CA $1,075,000

Selecting the Right Agent in a Seller’s Market

Even in the current, low inventory housing market, sellers are resisting the urge to sell it themselves and still seeking the help of a real estate professional. It may be more important than ever and there is too much at stake to risk going… Continue Reading “Selecting the Right Agent in a Seller’s Market”

A Sad Story Relived Over and Over

Ask any real estate agent and they will tell you a similar sad story. The seller, whose home just hit the market, received an offer which was less than the list price, but felt secure their home would sell quickly and countered for more.… Continue Reading “A Sad Story Relived Over and Over”