| Palisades Housing Market - A Look Back and a Look Forward |
31st-Dec-2007 |
| As we begin the year 2008, the number of homes available for sale in Pacific Palisades is still relatively low. There are currently 73 homes on the market as compared with 66 homes at the start of 2007. |
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| Palisades Homes - The Real Story |
30th-Nov-2007 |
| Doom and gloom prevail in all the headlines about the housing market. Just about any publication you pick up or any online news site paints a bleak picture of housing prices. |
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| Finance Industry Impact on Local Real Estate Market |
30th-Oct-2007 |
| Most of the media outlets have described the mortgage industry woes repeatedly over the last month. What’s really going on that might affect property values and sales in the Palisades? |
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| Supply and Demand Again |
30th-Sep-2007 |
| As we move into the heart of summer and with the stock market having some problems, it may be of interest to look at what is going on in the Palisades real estate market right now. |
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| Seniors, Explore Your Options Now |
30th-Aug-2007 |
| In counseling people who have been homeowners for more than 40 years, several types of issues are frequently discussed. These include financial, practical, logistical and emotional issues. |
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| Your Home's True Market Value |
30th-Jul-2007 |
| I am asked to evaluate people’s homes every week. Some are just curious, others like to be kept informed of local market trends and their own values, and many are seriously beginning to think of selling their home. |
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| Mistakes to Avoid When Choosing An Agent |
30th-Jun-2007 |
| “We’re close to putting our place on the market and would appreciate some ideas on what pitfalls to avoid.”
- A Palisades homeowner
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| Some Home Inspection Challenges |
30th-May-2007 |
| “Our neighbor said that your pre-inspection process eliminates all issues about a home sale and assures that escrow will close. Could you please explain how this is possible?”
- A longtime Palisades homeowner
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| Are “As Is” Sales Legal? |
30th-Apr-2007 |
| “My uncle is an attorney and he advised us to sell our home “as is.” An agent we talked with said that we can’t do that. Can you explain our options?”
- A long-time homeowner
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| More Deal Breakers |
30th-Mar-2007 |
| I answered a question in the last column about all kinds of things that can cause an escrow to fail, and what the real estate agent can do to keep it together. At the request of a reader this article shares more examples of possible “deal breakers”. |
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| Deal Breakers |
28th-Feb-2007 |
| “What kinds of things come up during transactions that can result in an escrow falling apart, and what is the agent’s role in keeping the escrow stable?”
- A long-time Palisades homeowner
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| Have a Back Up Offer |
30th-Jan-2007 |
| “I have heard about ‘back-up’ contracts. How do these work and do they benefit buyers or sellers of homes?”
- A Palisades homeowner
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