Should you sell your Simi Valley home during the holidays? There are several positions on whether home Sellers should consider selling their homes or if their home is already listed, continue trying to sell their home throughout the holiday season. The annual real estate agent hibernation generally starts the week after Halloween and carries on […]
Unemployment Numbers without the Spin
Unemployment Numbers without the Spin This clever Youtube video explains how the unemployment rate really does not address the real number. We are in interesting times. The unemployment figures the news reports form the government do not include: Those not in the Labor Market Those marginally in the Labor Market Those how work Part Time […]
Simi Valley Home Sales Report YTD – October 31, 2009
Simi Valley home sales were down in October 2009. This is very interesting in that the market has been pushed in a positive direction by the first-time home buyers tax credit. In September and October buyers knew that the tax credit was scheduled to expire on November 30, this should have reflected in an increase […]
Inexpensive ways to increase the value of your Simi Valley Home (Part I – Video Below)
Looking for inexpensive ways to make your Simi Valley home more attractive for buyers? But wait a minute, aren’t homes selling with multiple offers, bidding wars and buyers being left out? Certainly in the lower price ranges homes are selling quickly and with multiple offers; however, homes in all price ranges with serious deferred maintenance […]
The Lunatics Have Taken Over The Asylum
The lunatics have taken over the asylum. (CNBC video interview at end of this post) Beside being the song title of a 1980s new wave band (Fun Boy Three), the title of this post may be more accurate than even I realize. I follow the papers, several blogs including Calculated Risk, Square Feet Blog, industry […]
Simi Valley Home Buyers – Tax Credit Waiting for Obama
That’s right Simi Valley home buyers, the tax credit is waiting for Obama’s signature. The tax credit legislation passed the House today in a 403 to 12 vote. The Senate vote was 98 to zero. This time around there a few additions, these are pointed out in my video blog below. One thing I did […]
1st Annual Simi Valley SnowFest 11-8-09
Don’t miss the 1st Annual Simi Valley SnowFest on Sunday November 8th. This new event runs from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm as a kick off for the holiday season. This event is organized and run by the Rancho Simi Recreation and Park District, at the Rancho Santa Susanna Community Park in Simi Valley located […]
Simi Valley Housing Market Update YTD September 30, 2009
Simi Valley Housing Market Update YTD September 30, 2009 Simi Valley Home Sales are following the typical pattern we’ve seen over the last several months. Home sales are still below prior year levels and the impact of the first-time home buyer tax credit, historically low inventory, historically low interest rates continue to drive the entry-level […]
Should the listing Agent be present on Showings?
Should the listing Agent be present on Showings? What do you think? One consideration for California is that our trade areas cover far larger areas than other places in the United States. The Supra Lockbox system works very well in the Simi Valley Moorpark, Conejo Valley & San Fernando Valley areas. It is very easy […]
Update on Extending the First Time Home Buyers Tax Credit
Update on Extending the First Time Home Buyers Tax Credit The First Time Home Buyers Tax Credit is set to expire on November 30th. The reality of this deadline means that the buyers out now need to get a home in escrow by the 20th of October. The Thanksgiving Holiday will add days to any […]