Home Buying

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Recent blogs on Home Buying
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(South Carolina Homes Inc.)
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By Tom Bashe, Your Temecula Valley Expert
(Localist Realty)
El Cajon Weekly Market Update November 19th - 25th, 2023 Villa Montevina RECENTLY SOLD Cuyamaca College Dr. E | 2 bedrooms | 2 baths | 862 sq. ft. | $525,000
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By Joe Manausa - Tallahassee, FL, Tallahassee Real Estate
(Joe Manausa Real Estate)
1140 Renae Way, Tallahassee, FL Click here to Get Directions$490000 4 Beds - 2.5 Baths - 0.3 acres Lot Photos Maps & Local Schools Print Location Location Location!!!! In the heart of Tallahassee right across the street from the Tallahassee Nurseries!! This 1 story sits on a quiet street with only 6 home sites! This home is completely turn key once the seller puts on a NEW Roof with an acceptable contract. The main ticket items have been done with all New $10,000 windows, New AC 2022, New Hot Tub hard wired in, New Giant Concrete deck, perfect for entertaining out back along with over 10K of landscaping over the past few years. Irrigation system along with recurring services for the yard, mosquitos, termites, yard mites, etc. Will not find similar listing!!!! Follow This Home
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By Tom Bashe, Your Temecula Valley Expert
(Localist Realty)
Santee Weekly Market Update November 19th - 25th, 2023 Magnolia Meadows RECENTLY SOLD Claudia Avenue | 3 bedrooms | 2 baths | 1410 sq. ft. | $649,900
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By Tom Bashe, Your Temecula Valley Expert
(Localist Realty)
Chula Vista Weekly Market Update November 19th - 25th, 2023 Villa Martinique RECENTLY SOLD Eastshore | 2 bedrooms | 2 baths | 752 sq. ft. | $545,000 Woodland Hills RECENTLY SOLD Telegraph Canyon Road | 3 bedrooms | 2 baths | 1186 sq. ft. | $475,000
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By Joe Manausa - Tallahassee, FL, Tallahassee Real Estate
(Joe Manausa Real Estate)
5005 Branded Oaks Ct, Tallahassee, FL Click here to Get Directions$615000 4 Beds - 3.5 Baths - 1.85 acres Lot Photos Maps & Local Schools Print This is a Custom built Arthur Rutenberg Home located in privately wooded lot in executive community. This All Brick 2006 1 story sits on almost 2 acres with a wide open floor plan perfect for entertaining! The Sliding glass doors slide all the way open for a indoor/outdoor feel that connects to a giant screened in porch. The master has his and hers walk in closets along with both Shower and jetted garden tub. Oversized 3 car garage is perfect for storage. Professional photos and Vitrual Tour coming Next Week! Follow This Home
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By Tom Bashe, Your Temecula Valley Expert
(Localist Realty)
Rancho Bernardo Weekly Market Update November 19th - 25th, 2023 Morada RECENTLY SOLD Caminito Cantilena | 2 bedrooms | 2.5 baths | 1275 sq. ft. | $649,900 Caminito Cantilena | 1 bedrooms | 1 baths | 814 sq. ft. | $485,000 One Oaks North RECENTLY SOLD Oaks North Drive | 2 bedrooms | 2 baths | 1096 sq. ft. | $475,000 Sabre Terrace NEWLY LISTED Heatherton Court | 3 bedrooms | 1.5 baths | 1598 sq. ft. | $849,000 The Summit RECENTLY SOLD Alva Road | 2 bedrooms | 2 baths | 899 sq. ft. | $549,900 Villa Taviana RECENTLY SOLD Maturin | 1 bedrooms | 1 baths | 540 sq. ft. | $450,000 Vista Del Lago RECENTLY SOLD Caminito Cantilena | 1 bedrooms | 1 baths | 814 sq. ft. | $485,000 Caminito Cantilena | 2 bedrooms | 2.5 baths | 1275 sq. ft. | $649,900 Westwood Townhomes NEWLY LISTED Florindo Road | 3 b...
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By Tom Bashe, Your Temecula Valley Expert
(Localist Realty)
Downtown San Diego Weekly Market Update November 19th - 25th, 2023 Atria BACK ON THE MARKET Market Street | 2 bedrooms | 2.5 baths | 1290 sq. ft. | $765,000 RECENTLY SOLD Market Street | 0 bedrooms | 1 baths | 588 sq. ft. | $450,000 Bayside RECENTLY SOLD Pacific Highway | 2 bedrooms | 2.5 baths | 1811 sq. ft. | $1,598,000 Electra NEWLY LISTED W E Street | 2 bedrooms | 2 baths | 993 sq. ft. | $950,000 Gaslamp City Square RECENTLY SOLD J Street | 1 bedrooms | 1 baths | 777 sq. ft. | $499,900 Pacific Terrace NEWLY LISTED J Street | 1 bedrooms | 1.5 baths | 892 sq. ft. | $665,000 Palermo RECENTLY SOLD Front Street | 1 bedrooms | 1 baths | 658 sq. ft. | $539,900 Park Terrace RECENTLY SOLD Park Boulevard | 1 bedrooms | 1 baths | 696 sq. ft. | $499,900 Smart Corner RECENTLY SOLD Park Boulevar...
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By Ryan Case, Realtor servicing all of Southern California
(Coldwell Banker Realty)
Rancho Santa Margarita Weekly Market Update November 19th - 25th, 2023 Belflora NEWLY LISTED Leonado | 1 bedrooms | 1 baths | 693 sq. ft. | $464,900 RECENTLY SOLD Anil | 2 bedrooms | 2 baths | 1049 sq. ft. | $625,000 Brisa Del Lago I RECENTLY SOLD Via Lavendera | 1 bedrooms | 1 baths | 804 sq. ft. | $545,000 Floramar BACK ON THE MARKET Vista Lago | 2 bedrooms | 2.5 baths | 1306 sq. ft. | $924,900 RECENTLY SOLD Palmera | 3 bedrooms | 2.5 baths | 1303 sq. ft. | $815,000 Las Flores RECENTLY SOLD Via Meseta | 2 bedrooms | 1 baths | 668 sq. ft. | $479,900 Magnolia RECENTLY SOLD Bloomfield Lane | 2 bedrooms | 2.5 baths | 1150 sq. ft. | $799,000 Sausalito BACK ON THE MARKET Mira Mesa | 3 bedrooms | 2.5 baths | 1814 sq. ft. | $939,900 Tierra Linda NEWLY LISTED Fuente | 3 bedrooms | 2.5 baths |...
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By Ryan Case, Realtor servicing all of Southern California
(Coldwell Banker Realty)
Irvine Weekly Market Update November 19th - 25th, 2023 Arborel RECENTLY SOLD Bower Tree | 3 bedrooms | 2.5 baths | 1333 sq. ft. | $1,499,000 Greenhouse | 3 bedrooms | 2.5 baths | 1333 sq. ft. | $1,475,000 Avenue One RECENTLY SOLD Scholarship | 2 bedrooms | 2 baths | 1038 sq. ft. | $729,800 Birch Trail RECENTLY SOLD Violet Bloom | 5 bedrooms | 3 baths | 2434 sq. ft. | $1,620,000 Brio NEWLY LISTED Solvay Aisle | 2 bedrooms | 2 baths | 1182 sq. ft. | $848,000 Chantory RECENTLY SOLD Bower Tree | 3 bedrooms | 2.5 baths | 1333 sq. ft. | $1,499,000 Greenhouse | 3 bedrooms | 2.5 baths | 1333 sq. ft. | $1,475,000 Chateaux BACK ON THE MARKET Chardonnay | 2 bedrooms | 1.5 baths | 1348 sq. ft. | $870,000 Heritage Park BACK ON THE MARKET Helena | 3 bedrooms | 1 baths | 1128 sq. ft. | $878,888 Highl...
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By Ryan Case, Realtor servicing all of Southern California
(Coldwell Banker Realty)
Fountain Valley Weekly Market Update November 19th - 25th, 2023 New Chase RECENTLY SOLD Sylvan River | 2 bedrooms | 1 baths | 1064 sq. ft. | $550,000 Paradise Manor BACK ON THE MARKET La Naranja Court | 3 bedrooms | 1.5 baths | 1280 sq. ft. | $699,888
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By Ryan Case, Realtor servicing all of Southern California
(Coldwell Banker Realty)
La Habra Weekly Market Update November 19th - 25th, 2023 Fashion Knolls BACK ON THE MARKET Las Lomas Drive | 2 bedrooms | 1.5 baths | 1028 sq. ft. | $490,000 Woodridge Townhouse RECENTLY SOLD Glencliff Street | 1 bedrooms | 1 baths | 832 sq. ft. | $399,900
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By Ryan Case, Realtor servicing all of Southern California
(Coldwell Banker Realty)
Huntington Beach Weekly Market Update November 19th - 25th, 2023 Bayshores RECENTLY SOLD Benjamin Drive | 2 bedrooms | 1 baths | 900 sq. ft. | $589,000 Huntington Landmark RECENTLY SOLD Lauderdale Court | 3 bedrooms | 2 baths | 1286 sq. ft. | $748,000 Yuba Circle | 2 bedrooms | 2 baths | 1091 sq. ft. | $699,000 Pacific Ranch Villas NEWLY LISTED Sunray Lane | 2 bedrooms | 2 baths | 1084 sq. ft. | $789,000 Pierpointe RECENTLY SOLD Shoreline Lane | 1 bedrooms | 1 baths | 776 sq. ft. | $600,000 Seabridge NEWLY LISTED Tempe Drive | 2 bedrooms | 1.5 baths | 1831 sq. ft. | $1,699,000 Seabridge Townhomes NEWLY LISTED Seawater Drive | 1 bedrooms | 1 baths | 924 sq. ft. | $519,000 RECENTLY SOLD Bayfront Lane | 1 bedrooms | 1 baths | 924 sq. ft. | $585,000 Surfcrest RECENTLY SOLD Surfwave Drive |...
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By Ryan Case, Realtor servicing all of Southern California
(Coldwell Banker Realty)
Lake Forest Weekly Market Update November 19th - 25th, 2023 Cedar Glen BACK ON THE MARKET Trabuco Road | 2 bedrooms | 1.5 baths | 1190 sq. ft. | $599,900 Tuscany at Foothill Ranch BACK ON THE MARKET Rue De Valore | 1 bedrooms | 1 baths | 936 sq. ft. | $515,000
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By Ryan Case, Realtor servicing all of Southern California
(Coldwell Banker Realty)
Stanton Weekly Market Update November 19th - 25th, 2023 Bradford Place RECENTLY SOLD Newton Way | 3 bedrooms | 1.5 baths | 1121 sq. ft. | $619,000 Crosspointe Village BACK ON THE MARKET Glendale Circle | 1 bedrooms | 1 baths | 672 sq. ft. | $450,000
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By MaryKay Shumway, Door County Wisconsin's Real Estate Expert
(The Kellstrom Ray Agency, Inc. (Est. 1948))
NEW LISTING!Downtown Sister Bay Home for Sale for 20242219 Sunset Drive, Downtown Sister Bay WI 54234 It is NEVER too early to start thinking about the future.  Especially when it comes to your Door County vacation home, year-round residence or rental property.Our new listing at 2219 Sunset Drive in downtown Sister Bay is in an absolutely fantastic location. This property is an easy two block walk to the Sister Bay Marina, also approximately 3 blocks to the incredibly popular Sister Bay Beach, and if you are an avid walker, there are more than 16 dining establishments in a two mile radius, from casual to fine dining (and everything in between, vegetarian, vegan, barbecue, pizza....the list goes on and on).  The Concert in the Park Series is also approximately 3 blocks away, which featur...
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By Ryan Case, Realtor servicing all of Southern California
(Coldwell Banker Realty)
Newport Beach Weekly Market Update November 19th - 25th, 2023 Big Canyon McLain BACK ON THE MARKET Sea Island Drive | 2 bedrooms | 2.5 baths | 1606 sq. ft. | $1,545,000 Sea Island lusk RECENTLY SOLD Sea Cove Lane | 2 bedrooms | 2.5 baths | 2585 sq. ft. | $2,695,000 Sea Cove Lane | 3 bedrooms | 3 baths | 2617 sq. ft. | $2,995,000 Sea Island McClain RECENTLY SOLD Sea Cove Lane | 2 bedrooms | 2.5 baths | 2585 sq. ft. | $2,695,000 Sea Cove Lane | 3 bedrooms | 3 baths | 2617 sq. ft. | $2,995,000
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By Ryan Case, Realtor servicing all of Southern California
(Coldwell Banker Realty)
Ladera Ranch Weekly Market Update November 19th - 25th, 2023 Davenport RECENTLY SOLD Parker Street | 2 bedrooms | 2 baths | 1335 sq. ft. | $725,000 Tarleton BACK ON THE MARKET Reese Creek | 3 bedrooms | 3.5 baths | 1919 sq. ft. | $945,000
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By Robert Rauf
(CMG Home Loans)
  Are your buyers or Sellers hesitant?  With the combination of rates being at the highest levels for years and prices up, and the Media putting a negative spin on EVERYTHING… Can we blame them?  Probably not… but we certainly can educate them.First up: Prices are not likely to go down. Take a look at this chart:For the past 40years we have averaged 2-2.5 million units listed for sale in the country. We have been struggling with less than half that average for a few years. What you can’t see on this chart is; of that current inventory number, over 30% is under contract so the available number is more like 700,000 homes.  In 2007 as the bubble popped, we had nearly quadruple the inventory with about 36,000,000 less people in the country.  Prices have gone up because of basic supply and d...
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