Category Archives: Pending Home Sales

Existing Home Sales Numbers Highest Since 2009

The National Association of REALTORS reported that sales of existing homes in April reached 4.97 million on a seasonally-adjusted annual basis. This is the highest report since November 2009. Continue reading

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Three Reasons to Sell Your House Today! (Part Two)

Three Reasons to Sell Your House Today! (Part Two) by THE KCM CREW on APRIL 9, 2013 This week, we are going to look at the three reasons to sell your house now instead of waiting: demand is strong, supply is low and new construction … Continue reading

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Home Buyers Are Back, but Where Are the Houses?

Home Buyers Are Back, but Where Are the Houses? By CNBC’s Diana Olick ( Full article:  http://www.cnbc.com/id/100512238 ) “The first official day of Spring may still be 20 days away, but the Spring housing market is already underway. Buyer traffic is rising … Continue reading

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How To Win The Bidding War On A Home

How To Win The Bidding War On A Home Bidding wars have returned to many real estate markets across the nation, and some buyers may find themselves competing for the home they want. While not all markets are created equal, several … Continue reading

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A Fast Jumbo Loan with Great Pricing IS available!

Here’s an interesting recent email from one of my preferred lenders. A Fast Jumbo Loan with Great Pricing On Sunday, January 13  I ( Kevin Budde.) received a call from selling agent, Jennifer Pritchett with Coldwell Banker, stating her client … Continue reading

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O.C. million $ home sales hit highest level in 5 years

O.C. million $ home sales hit highest level in 5 years January 30th, 2013, by Jeff Collins,  the Orange County Register DataQuick reported today that 3,631 Orange County homes sold for $1 million or more in 2012, the highest number since 2007. … Continue reading

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How To Make The Most Of Your Home’s Curb Appeal

How To Make The Most Of Spring Curb Appeal According to the National Association of REALTORS?, 63% of homebuyers will drop by after viewing a home they like online. If your home isn’t alluring from the outside, potential buyers may never … Continue reading

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Six Reasons Housing Inventory Keeps Declining

Six Reasons Housing Inventory Keeps Declining By Nick Timiraos, The Wall Street Journal, 1/22/2013            The number of homes for sale fell to 1.82 million at the end of 2012, an 8.5% drop from November. “Home … Continue reading

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Reasons To Attend Your Own Home Inspection

When you commission a home inspection, you should be present for it. Here are 3 reasons why. Continue reading

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Buying ( Or leasing.) A Home In A Golf Community

Home sales in golf communities are strong like in the rest of the country. Continue reading

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