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Yountville Weekly Real Estate Updatefor all Yountville listings current available, go to Yountville Real Estate for saleMedian prices, average days on marketcurrent for sale                  3, medium price $1,69500, average days on market 63sold in last 6 months       22 medium price $1,107,500, average days on market  83Facts, numbers, square footage from BAREIS and/or Napa CountyRealist tax records, accuracy is not guaranteed nor has been verifiedStats for last 7 daysnew listings 0, price reductions 0, sale pendings 0, solds 1New Listings nonePrice Reductions noneSale Pendings noneSolds2006 Webber Ave, $1,900,000, 4 br 2 ba, 1,329 sf, .13 acre lotSince there were no other changes here, I have featured here the only single family home for sale in Town. There is one condo!! 1918 Oak Ci... 12/03/2021

RE in the Trenches - Episode One"What's Your Value Proposition?"Today launches the start of a ongoing series of posts entitled “RE (Real Estate) in the Trenches” and is geared towards addressing current issues and challenges associated with being a licensed real estate professional in today's market.In this installment, I wanted explore your specific value proposition as it relates to your clients and the communities you serve.This past year, I had the privilege of chairing the Communications Special Committee for our State association. We spent our time identifying the specific value propositions that are unique to REALTORS, and created some ways to equip our members to intelligently articulate those values to their clients.Most people who have practiced real estate for a while would t... 12/03/2021

What a fantastic way to look at the market today! Forget about the future 'what ifs' and think about today's affordability.Prices are higher but please take a few minutes to read what our member John Meussner has to say. Thinking about buying or selling a home Call Margaret Rome   Home prices are at all time highs!  There's a dip coming!  This is a bubble!  Wait to buy until prices come down!  These are some of the things headlines have been touting for....well, years now, as appreciation in the housing market has marched higher.  And yes, home prices are higher - much higher in some markets, than they were a few years ago.  If we look back even as far as 2015-2016 pundits in the media were sounding alarms on housing bubbles and touting the same fear based nonsense they tout today.  Tho... 12/03/2021

Coming Soon . . . House for saleKirk Rickman and Victoria CarterTwoMoveYou Real Estate Century 21 Brighton6 Ironwood Cres, Brighton, ON K0K 1H0647-697-7413  12/03/2021

For the first time ever, the median price for homes in Manhattan Beach, California, has hit $3,000,000.It was not so long ago that the median price was in the lower $2M range. Indeed, the median price was largely stable for three years, between 2017-2019, varying slightly from $2.325M-$2.389M.Now, in 12 months, the median price is up 15%; it had been at $2.600M at the end of November 2020.The median is up 20% over 18 months, dating back to the May 2020 "reopening" of the local real estate market after the early pandemic shutdowns.Manhattan Beach, CA, is experiencing a market-wide surge in prices and sales volume ever since that "reopening." Why?For one thing, buyers in the area trend to the wealthier end of the spectrum. During the pandemic, economic conditions have largely remained fav... 12/03/2021

2021 was, to say the least, an interesting year in real estate. But as the year comes to a close, the big question on everyone’s mind is what does 2022 have in store?A recent article from realtor.com outlined some of their economists’ predictions for the 2022 housing market, including: Home prices will stay high—but price growth will slow down. Home prices rose high and fast in 2021, with realtor.com economists predicting a 12 percent rise for 2021. And while the realtor.com team predicts that home prices will stay high, they also see that growth slowing down—with price growth projected at a much slower rate of 2.9 percent for 2022. Inventory challenges will continue. Low inventory proved a huge challenge for buyers in 2021; fewer homes on the market meant higher competition and higher ... 12/03/2021

I just receive a phone call from a friend wife that Dean was kill in a motorcycle accident last night by someone that did not yield.  He was die immediate she said.  I feel so bad this morning, I just sold them a new built home 18 months ago and sold there home.  Dean and me go back to my days at working in the restaurant business.  He was my training mangers when I started with the chain.  I learn lots from him back then.I just saw him am his wife a couple of months ago when I had them over for dinner.  He was a great guy and God take take of him and I will help Kathy with what I ever I can.  This reminds me that do not take life for granted, this can happen to any of us at any minute. 12/03/2021

Yesterday, while at a remote closing, I needed a Kleenex so I reached into my briefcase to find one. Lucky for me I had planned ahead (at some unknown time of the past) and put one of those little packets in my briefcase. As I replenished my supply today I was thinking about my "history" of owning briefcases.I don't remember what I carried in my Real Estate briefcase but I'm sure I had the essentials such as listing and purchasing contract and a few good pens.Today, as a Notary Public, remote closing agent, I use two briefcases. The hard shell case on the left is only used for closings outside of my office but I carry the soft sided briefcase every business day during working hours. So I'm just curious being I'm so "old school" and business methods have changed so much over the years: D... 12/03/2021

Liz and Bill Spears have a great blog about "Do You Know the Back Roads?"Read it here: https://activerain.com/droplet/FXKQ Below the dotted line is my response to them. Their words and many of the responses can be adapted to almost any industry.  There is a ton of business in them there hills!  Don't stay inside of the box...those who are successful usually are outside the box or re-defining the box.  Re-define your own Box and go for it!!Photo is somewhere in northern Buffalo County! ..............................................................................................................Liz and Bill....Great analogy! I have (and always will) traveled the backroads since I was old enough to drive...I know (almost) every road within a 100 mile radius and have put over 60,000 miles o... 12/03/2021

                Your MLS Search Starts here   My son Spencer has got to be the most hell bent for leather ice fishing aficionado you have ever met. He has everything you can think of. Including Sterno and food for the trays to be heated, heaters, and well... you get the picture.. Once again, Winter in Wisconsin is right around the corner and  Spencer gets his arsenal of favorite lures, poles, varied and assorted snacks and food and he will eat while the ever demanding physical and strenuous ice fishing is under way. She would tell you watching his intensity is a human achievement in the making. Sitting in an ice shanty looking at two open holes takes a certain amount of conviction, pseudo tenacity, and desire and strength that many would not understand Spencer tells me. I personally fou... 12/03/2021

December 3rd - National Roof Over Your Head Day:I have created a new word search puzzle for you to enjoy. Directions:  Click on the link below.  Your puzzle will open in a new window. To locate a word, please hold down the left side of your mouse while dragging your cursor over the letters of that word.  Release your hold when all of the letters of the word have been selected.  If your response is correct, the word will change color on the word list. Please check back for future daily puzzles.Enjoy and have a great day!Click Here To PlayIf you are looking to purchase a property or home on Long Island, New York, I hope you think of me, Linda Blumenthal.  12/03/2021

Hartland WI Homes for Sale | Market Report for November 2021Experience an exceptional quality of life here in Hartland WI!Hartland is a village in Waukesha County, Wisconsin. It is located along the Bark River and is a suburb of Milwaukee. The village a has a total area of 5.17 square miles, of which, 5.12 square miles of it is land and 0.05 square miles is water.Hartland was founded by Stephen Sylvanus-Warren who traveled to the area from Ann Arbor, Michigan in 1838. He purchased the first 245-acres and became the first settler, REALTOR® and builder. Soon, settlers  followed and helped develop the area through farming. The village was incorporated in 1892.Situated  in the heart of Southern Wisconsin’s beautiful Lake County, the village of Hartland exudes a small town charm, and a welco... 12/03/2021

 Dear Friends and Clients,Have you heard the news about Zillow? The popular real estate website apparently bit off more than they could chew when they purchased homes using their algorithm. They attempted to sell those homes for a profit, but they wildly underestimated home price increases, and since their algorithm wasn’t accurate, they wound up losing millions of dollars. As a result, they’ve had to lay off a quarter of their employees and cancel their Zillow Offers program altogether. Yikes!Now, Zillow is planning to sell approximately 18,000 of the homes it owns or has under contract. But don’t expect a ton of deals from Zillow once they begin to unload their inventory. House flipping isn’t as lucrative as it used to be; supply-chain and labor shortages make the process more costly ... 12/03/2021

Planning for a kitchen remodeling is hectic. There is a lot that you have to consider to have a successful project. Despite the many considerations, you have to sit back and plan for the project. Don’t start such a project without a clear plan.Whether you have settled on ready-to-assemble RTA kitchen cabinets or not, you need to have a budget. Budgeting is the most important step in your plan for remodeling.Importance of budgeting for a kitchen remodeling projectHere are some of the reasons why you must budget for a project before you start:Budgeting gives you an idea of how much the project will costHelps you to identify areas that require more money. You can adjust such areas to suit your needsHelps you get the best materials at the best price.There are many other reasons why you need... 12/03/2021

It seems that people need a laugh – especially on Friday. So, we dig back in to classic comedy scenes from a much better age of television. Some clips I found from past TV comedy when TV comedy meant something far different from today. A more innocent time and a time of real quality. Hope you enjoy the clips. Due to the length, there is just 1 clip per week. Enjoy!   12/03/2021

Just Listed, but not by me, 715 Chapman Lane, Key West. Buyers looking for the charm of an old home and the convenience of contemporary stile need to see this place. But before we go inside, let's look back at the no so distant past. I found this photo of 715 Chapman Lane in my old shoebox. I have a bunch of similar photos showing laundry hung from the front porch of houses all over Old Town. Times have changed. Most people have washers and dryers and air conditioning now. That was not always the case.   The above photo was taken in August 2019 while the renovation was being done. The photo below was taken in December 2020 before all the renovations were completed. Most of the homes on Chapman Lane have undergone the same renovation to varying degrees. This new home fits perfectly into ... 12/03/2021

Prospect CT Christmas Tree Lighting and Parade 2021Sunday December 5, 2021 starting at 5 PM  The traditional Christmas parade will be held on Sunday Dec 5 through the town center.  People are invited to decorate their vehicles and join the parade.Santa will be there to wave and hear the singing as well.At the end of the parade, the town's Christmas tree on the island in front of town hall will be lit to officially open the Christmas season.This year, as the town has sidewalks along the central business corridor, merchants and business are participating in the holiday season by opening their doors with refreshments.Full details of offerings can be found by following the LINKProspect CT Christmas Tree Lighting and Parade 2021 12/03/2021

Operation Santa Paws is a national event that starts December 1st and runs through December 24th. It exists to help our furry friends that can't help themselves by donating to a local animal shelter in many different ways.Click here to learn more about Operation Santa Paws and how it beganRight here in Pawleys Island is a very selfless establishment called All4Paws. You can click on their website below to see how you can help or maybe adopt your own furbaby.Click here for All 4 Paws website.    12/03/2021

Your equity is a powerful tool that can help you achieve your goals as a homeowner. And chances are, your equity grew substantially over the past year. According to the latest Equity Insights Report from CoreLogic, homeowners gained an average of 51,500 in equity over the past year.If you're looking for the best ways to use your growing equity, here are four options:1. Use Your Equity To Buy a Home That Fits Your NeedsIf you're finding you no longer have the space you need, it might be time to move into a larger home. Or, its possible you have too much space and would like something smaller. No matter the situation, consider using your equity to power a move into a home that fits your changing lifestyle. Moving into a larger home can provide extra space for remote work or loved ones. Do... 12/03/2021

Just like the majority of Austin, CANYON CREEK’S incline in home price is not as steep as in the spring, but inventory is low and homes are selling! There are only 3 Active listings on the market in Canyon Creek at this time (all three over priced homes have been on the market an average of 69 days and have making price adjustments)! The future looks bright in 2022 Austin Real Estate, especially with the announcement Tesla is making Austin its headquarters.   November Home Sales are down 60% over 2020 November Sales. We are still undergoing low inventory (slightly more than spring) and plenty of buyer demand even with the holidays upon us. Buyers have more options in certain communities, and the market feels fluid with buyers having more time to decide to make an offer rather than in ho... 12/03/2021