Latest statistics of housing sales in the US have shown a decline in the final weeks leading up to the completion date of the real estate tax credit. Set to expire on November 30th, the tax credit was designed as a boost for the real estate sector, providing first time homebuyers with an US$8,000 rebate [...]

Feng Shui is a type of Chinese design that helps to bring positive energy to a home. The way in which you have things laid out can influence what type of feelings people entering the home are able to receive. Using the power of Feng Shui you will be able to sell your home in less [...]

We all would love to own our own home at some point in our life. There are many important factors to think about before you buy a house or speak to a lender. Buying a home is a major purchase, probably one of the most important purchases you will ever make. If you don’t go [...]

It feels good to be a homeowner, and you’re going to feel even better when you take advantage of the tax cuts that are only available to homeowners. The shifting economy of the past year or so has created additional tax deductions. Plus, increasing ecological concerns have resulted in some green tax benefits you can [...]

The real estate market is very susceptible to fluctuations in the market. The recent decline in the economy has resulted in an unstable housing market. A shaky market and decline in housing values has caused many people to wonder when it is a good time to sell a home. Fortunately, there are number of economic [...]

Buy a Brand New Windemere Home in San Ramon and get a $7500.00 landscaping credit, compliments of the Shastri Team!
That’s right! Purchase your new home in the beautiful community of Windemere in San Ramon through the Shastri Team at Remax and in addition to the great pricing offered by the builders, you will get an [...]

WASHINGTON, October 10, 2007 -
Conditions in the mortgage market are improving for consumers, which should help to release some pent-up demand in early 2008, according to the latest forecast by the National Association of Realtors®.
Conditions in the mortgage market are improving for consumers, which should help to release some pent-up demand in early 2008, according [...]

Presented by: Gary Watts – Real Estate Economist
California Previews Retreat
Monterey, August 2007
Brief History of Real Estate
Historically, housing downturns average 27 months. We are in the 23rd month of the current downturn, so once we are past this financial over-reaction, things should improve. The national median price of a resale home is 3.4% higher than a [...]