The Big Short As Home Values Continue to Climb, Is There Another “Bubble” on the Horizon? by Al Rex Since the release of the movie The Big Short, I’ve had more than my fair share of questions from interested home owners, wondering if we run the…
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The Millennials by AL REX, Realtor For many of us, it’s our children. With rising prices, how will they be able to afford a home? We’ve heard of the millennials (ages 18 to 35), a young age group faces many unique challenges as it relates to real estate and homeownership. Of the 66 million millennials…
Read MoreREAL ESTATE WATCH by AL REX, CPA & Realtor I often get calls from people asking me to show them a house they found on the internet, only to find that this home really isn’t for sale at all. Sometimes the information is old, the home is already sold, or perhaps went off the market….
Read MoreREAL ESTATE WATCH by AL REX, CPA & Realtor Yes. Solar does increase the value in the eyes of most buyers, but there are certain parameters to consider and be wary of when pondering the installation of solar in your home. Home Value. I’ve interviewed several lenders, appraisers, solar companies, and home owners. All believe…
Read MoreREAL ESTATE WATCH by AL REX, CPA & Realtor Multiple offers are not always a trend that we see in San Diego County. But they do tend to occur more often when there is a lower inventory of homes for sale and higher buyer demand, especially if the home is desirable and priced competitively….
Read MoreREAL ESTATE WATCH by AL REX, CPA & Realtor After seeing prices increase by 19% in 2013, most people in the real estate business felt that 2014 would be more of a normal year, with modest appreciation in home values and a market which had both sellers and buyers on even ground. We all…
Read MoreREAL ESTATE WATCH by AL REX, CPA & Realtor San Diego county average home prices are up at all three levels (below $420k, $420 through $622k, and above $622k) over last year, according to the S&P/Case Shiller Home Price Index. Lower tier prices are up 17% over 2013, with mid/upper tiers seeing a 11%…
Read MoreREAL ESTATE WATCH by AL REX, CPA & Realtor Remodeling your home can be fun and exciting. If you’re going to invest the time, consider these areas to add value: Kitchen – New appliances, counter tops and cabinets all add significant value to a home. Stainless steel appliances are still the rage, and quartz counter…
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