It’s not just emotional buying, real estate agents say: There are smart and strategic reasons that Americans of all ages, races, and incomes are moving away from urban centers. Why it matters: Bidding wars, frantic plays for a big suburban house with a pool, buying a property sight unseen — they’re all part of Americans’ calculus that … Read More “The pandemic real estate market” »
Even a pandemic can’t slow homebuyers down, apparently. Applications to purchase a home jumped a whopping 26% in May, and according to real estate brokerage Redfin, buyer demand is now 25% above pre-pandemic levels. Even bidding wars have surged back with a vengeance. In fact, almost half of all Redfin offers were met with competition in May—a … Read More “Demand For Homes Surges As Buyers Head For The Single-Family Suburbs” »
Great Development Opportunity! Fixer on one-acre in NE Turlock. Owner is moving forward subdividing into six (6) buildable lots! Existing home is 3 Bedroom and 1.5 baths baths, 2118 sf. Interior Features Laundry Inside Laundry Room Bathroom Other: Tub w/Shower Over Family Room Separate Family Room Fireplace 1 Fireplace Family Room Kitchen 220v in Kitchen … Read More “SOLD – 4600 Colorado Avenue Turlock” »
While much of the U.S. economy is feeling pressure from the COVID-19 pandemic, housing markets in certain areas seem to have kept their stride over the past few months. Thanks in part to low mortgages rates, not only is real estate in these places selling almost as quickly as it was before coronavirus, but it’s also bringing … Read More “Home Sellers Pocketed Record Profits as the Coronavirus Pandemic Surged in the U.S.” »
Stunning custom home located in the highly sought out Bristol Park neighborhood. Character, charm and simple elegance best describe this Mediterranean-style home. Spacious living areas and custom finishes throughout. Intimate entry/foyer opens to a formal living room with dramatic ceiling elevations. The kitchen opens to the family great room. Bedroom with full bath downstairs. Large … Read More “SOLD – 2620 Chatsworth Ct. Turlock” »
Just this weekend I realized that we’ve updated much of our lighting over the past year and it’s made a huge visual difference. Lighting is a great way to fully show off your personal style, keep your home feeling current, and you have to have light to see so it’s super functional. In the past … Read More “One Simple Way to Upgrade and Add Value to Your Home” »
Oh my! What a darling house! Outside the colors are fresh and crisp, well-chosen for the greenery surrounding the home. Then there is the inside where just upon entry you find a clean, wide-open floor plan. Next, you will start dreaming about your people enjoying time together in the spacious and very recently remodeled kitchen. … Read More “SOLD – 1761 Nikki Ann Way Turlock” »
Prepare to fall in love with this 3 bedroom (possible 4) 2.5 bath home! This beautiful North Turlock home will welcome you with its tall light-filled ceilings and well-appointed designer touches throughout. A functional open floor plan features a great room concept flowing into the dining area and an updated kitchen with granite counters and … Read More “SOLD – 4480 Fosberg Road Turlock” »
A good home alarm system will spot intruders and deter them from breaking in, or at least scare them away before they take anything. According to a study by the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, security systems are effective at deterring crime. Among other things, the study determined that many intruders will leave a building … Read More “Should I Get a Home Security System?” »
More consumers are shopping for properties online. Realtor.com®’s monthly traffic surged to an all-time high of 86 million unique users in June, which topped May’s record of 85 million unique users. Also, on June 25, realtor.com®’s traffic reported a record high of 7 million unique users on a single day. But home shoppers have fewer … Read More “Realtor.com® Reports Record-Breaking Traffic on Listings” »