Posted on October 7, 2017 - 04:19 PM
by Clint Freeman
Homeownership is a major goal in life that many seek to achieve. Purchasing, rather than renting, offers a whole array of benefits that are available to only those who choose to receive the keys. If done correctly, a home purchase will be an incubator of ...
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Posted on August 5, 2017 - 01:00 PM
by Clint Freeman
An important part of the home purchasing process is discovering the value of a home. Once a contract is signed, the buyer’s lender will send out an appraiser to make sure the purchase price is in line with the property’s value. Here are a few ...
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Posted on July 12, 2017 - 01:27 PM
by Clint Freeman
Selling a home is no doubt a major life project full of fear and anxiety for some, and for others many unknowns. “To list or not to list, and when do we list,” is on the minds of many sellers as summertime moves forward. Here is a short list ...
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Posted on January 24, 2017 - 10:22 PM
by Clint Freeman
It’s a New Year and with it brings many sellers preparing their homes for the market. Some buyers are looking for fixer-uppers, however the majority of buyers gravitate toward move-in ready homes. Here are a few tips without going overboard that wil...
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Posted on December 14, 2016 - 10:31 PM
by Clint Freeman
With the holiday season and early winter months in full swing, empty homes for sale can often be an easy target for break-ins and theft. This goes for homes of vacationers as well. The Ridgecrest Police Department reports an increase of home beak-ins. Som...
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Posted on May 18, 2016 - 04:27 PM
by Clint Freeman
Mid-spring finds the local housing market moving at a rapid pace. Buyers are sifting through slim pickings, and sellers are finally setting prices that stimulate full price offers. A seller’s market remains the norm and has been for the past 12 mo...
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Posted on April 5, 2016 - 08:46 AM
by Clint Freeman
Springtime is here and time to tackle that new home improvement project. Sellers often ponder which upgrade will give them the biggest bang for their buck. Here are a few home improvement projects that offer the biggest return of investment, and upgrades ...
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Posted on June 18, 2015 - 03:15 PM
by Clint Freeman
Realtors, appraisers, and real estate trend geeks use a variety of data to measure how the housing market is moving. One of the most obvious methods is to track the number of single family homes sold from month-to-month. Over time the comparisons can be u...
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Posted on October 21, 2014 - 09:19 PM
by Clint Freeman
The California Association of Realtors(C.A.R.) is changing the way homes are being sold in California. The residential home purchase contract, and the numerous addenda attached, are under revision and are set for public release November 20. About 75 per c...
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Posted on August 23, 2014 - 06:10 PM
by Clint Freeman
Most sellers have an emotional attachment to their home, whether they admit it or not. Much of that emotion is expressed when it comes time to sell. Sellers are quick to point out to realtors and buyers all of the upgrades they have performed and the gr...
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Posted on March 15, 2014 - 03:15 PM
by Clint Freeman
On-line home shopping continues to be the number one method buyers use to find a home. When the purchasing itch gets going, buyers want to know instantly what homes are available for purchase. No doubt, the internet has revolutionized the housing market...
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Posted on January 9, 2014 - 05:19 PM
by Clint Freeman
As interest rates hover at historically record lows and local housing prices in Ridgecrest California continue to remain extremely attractive, more renters are beginning to weigh the advantages of owning their own home. Why pay rent to a landlord when I ...
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Posted on April 22, 2013 - 12:53 PM
by Clint Freeman
California realtors report a definite seller’s market. The inventory of homes on the market has reached a seven year low. In many areas of the state, such as Sacramento, agents are reporting they are receiving up to 60 offers on a single home! Bu...
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Posted on October 11, 2012 - 10:49 PM
by Clint Freeman
The title above is a commonly heard phrase when working with buyers in our present seller’s market. Mortgage rates continue to remain at historic lows, and buyers are back and are out looking for deals. For some, the best deals are in foreclosed h...
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Posted on August 16, 2012 - 10:28 AM
by Clint Freeman
The local housing market in Ridgecrest continues to remain brisk, upbeat and unseasonably hot; somewhat a reflection of what we are experiencing in the warm summer skies around us. Rates remain historically low which in turn has given buyersthe stimulus ...
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Posted on August 14, 2012 - 03:58 PM
by Clint Freeman
Many buyers are often unaware of the process of working with and selecting a realtor when buying or selling a home in Ridgecrest, California. A potential buyer has the ability to select and work with any agent they choose. A survey from the National Assoc...
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Posted on June 12, 2012 - 04:56 PM
by Clint Freeman
The inventory of site built homes slipped further in May to only 4.22 months supply which means that Ridgecrest is truly experiencing a seller’s market when it comes to available homes. For the time being, gone are the days when buyers had an overab...
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