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Feb. 21, 2017

Real Estate Return on Investment Top Improvements 2017

Real Estate Return on Investment Top Improvements 2017

Real Estate Return on Investment Top Improvements

Here’s a look at the projects with the greatest and least return on investment in 2017. Typically, the 29 projects on this year’s report paid back an average of 64.3 cents on the dollar in resale value.

Real Estate Resale ROI …

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Feb. 14, 2017

ECO Friendly Lifestyles

ECO Friendly Lifestyles

ECO Friendly Lifestyles

The decisions that brands and businesses make reflect heavily on a consumer’s perception. In a recent survey, the majority said that they wish brands and businesses would make it easier for them to live an environmentally conscience lifestyle.

How Important is this by Demographics

  • Millennials 83%
  • Xers …
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Feb. 7, 2017

First Time Homebuyers Gaining Traction

First Time Homebuyers Gaining Traction

First Time Homebuyers in San Diego California

After slipping for 3 straight years, the U.S. share of real estate sales to first time homebuyers increased to 35% in 2016, the highest level since 2013. 

Typical First Time Buyer in 2016

  • Median Age of First Time Buyers - 32
  • First Time Buyers …
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Jan. 24, 2017

Housing for an Aging Population

Housing for an Aging Population

Housing for an Aging Population

The United States is at the beginning of a 20 plus year surge in the older population, and is thus at a critical point for putting in place the affordable housing options, accessibility features, and in home care services that will be needed over the …

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Jan. 5, 2017

Generational Differences in Sense of Community

Generational Differences in Sense of Community

Generational Differences in Sense of Community

Generational Differences in Sense of Community

Overall, the older the generation, the more likely its members are to report feeling a sense of community where they live. But, the younger the generation, the more likely its members are to feel they should be doing …

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Jan. 2, 2017

Millennials Home Buying in San Diego

Millennials Home Buying in San Diego

Millenials and Home Buying in San Diego

The California Association of Realtors and the Center for California Real Estate say that despite the media headlines to the contrary, millennials do aspire to own a home. However, millennials are approaching homeownership on their own terms.

73% wish it were easier to change …

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Dec. 21, 2016

California Existing Home Sales Down in October 2016 from September 2016

California Existing Home Sales Down in October 2016 from September 2016

I was reading an article from the California Association of Realtors that showed California home sales statistics for November 2016. Sales were down from last month but up from last year at this time. Here is an excerpt from …

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Dec. 14, 2016

2017 California Home Affordability

2017 California Home Affordability 

How Affordable are California Homes in 2017 San Diego County

Homes in California were slightly more affordable in Q3 of 2016 compared with Q3 of 2015. 

Median price for a single family home in California - $515.940

Minimum annual income needed to make a monthly payment of $2,510, including principal interest and taxes on …

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Dec. 1, 2016

First Time Home Buyers Mortgage Challenge

First Time Home Buyers Mortgage Challenge

First Time Home Buyers in San Diego

First time home buyers were asked about their home buying process and their lending experience. From this report from JD Powers on US Primary Mortgage Origination Satisfaction Survey first time home buyers stated the following:

41% of first time home buyers said their representative …

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Nov. 29, 2016

What is the Impact of Home Staging

What is the Impact of Home Staging

Does home staging work when selling a home

Most homeowners know it is important to keep a home clean, bright and free from clutter while it is on the market for sale. But sometimes taking the extra step to stage a home can make a difference in how a buyer values …

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