Bubble In The Market–Yes or No

Frequently when prices in a real estate market climb at a rapid pace, and, no matter what news happens, continue to do so, people begin talking about the possibility of a bubble in the market.  When this happens, these same folks start chattering about t he likelihood...

Millions Attract Millions

As home prices resume their upward track, again threatening to breach the million dollar price level as a median in Marin, it’s worth asking if there are buyers capable of playing in this range.  The answer is a resounding “Yes”, with the largest...

Luxury Homes Still HOT!!

One segment of the market that often gets a lot of attention is that of “Luxury Homes’.  Clearly, the term ‘luxury’ has different meaning to different people, but, for purposes of the conversation, we’re referring here to those priced at...

Bay Area Leads in New Construction–Again

One constant in determining value and desirability of homes in a given area is the number of new homes constructed in a given period.  The reason is simple.  Developers aren’t going to go through the time and expense of building new homes if the return on their...

Home Maintenance–Annual Costs

So now you own a house!  Or maybe you’re thinking of owning one.  After that big expense of buying it has passed, the question arises: ” How much should I spend annually on keeping it in good shape?”  Well, there are a variety of answers.  Read on to...