by Heather | Jan 26, 2015 | C.A.R., TSBOR, TSMLS
Talking Points … California’s regional housing markets ended the year with mixed results as statewide home sales inched up from a year ago for the first time in nearly a year and a half, according to the CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® (C.A.R.). Sales in December...
by Heather | Jan 21, 2015 | C.A.R., TSBOR, TSMLS
Homeowners often consider various remodeling and replacement projects as a way to add value to their homes. Some projects add more value and better recoup their costs than others, according to REALTORS® who rated small and exterior projects as the most valuable home...
by Heather | Jan 20, 2015 | C.A.R., TSBOR, TSMLS
by Heather | Jan 19, 2015 | C.A.R., TSBOR, TSMLS
Talking Points … As the wealthiest generation and the first to drive the housing market, baby boomers will continue to be a pillar of the housing market, according to a 2014 CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® (C.A.R.) survey of California baby boomers (born between...
by Heather | Jan 14, 2015 | C.A.R., TSBOR, TSMLS
Source: Housingwire Homeowners who had short sales in 2014 can now breathe a giant sigh of relief, as the Mortgage Debt Forgiveness Act was signed into law by President Barack Obama. Under the Mortgage Debt Forgiveness Act, any mortgage forgiveness achieved in a short...
by Heather | Jan 13, 2015 | C.A.R., TSBOR, TSMLS
Market Snapshot: Housing Affordability Challenges for the Younger Generation and First-Time Buyers Housing affordability differs between age groups, as their financial characteristics vary. Potential homebuyers aged 30 and under are the ones who face the biggest...
