Author Archives: Kim Johnson

It’s virtually impossible at the moment to hire anyone to do any repair, maintenance or construction work on your home, no matter how badly you need it. Right now, repair people are like the hottest kids in high school. Remember them? They were attractive. They had godlike skills at pretty much everything. The whole school […]

A North Carolina Court of Appeals judge ruled against a Weaverville man claiming TruPoint Bank defrauded him when he tried to get money to purchase property in Washington, D.C. The appeal ruling was 69-year-old David Russell Roberson’s second loss in a case the real estate professional has been fighting since 2019. It stems from his […]

Learn what repairs and upgrades to avoid when preparing a home for sale. Preparing to sell a home can be daunting. Popular shows like “Fixer Upper,” “Flip or Flop,” and “Property Brothers” make it seem like you have to spend thousands of dollars and make renovating a full-time job to prepare to put your house […]

Despite the current hype around home buyers paying all-cash for homes, the majority of home buyers finance their home purchase. Among primary residence buyers, 87% percent financed their home purchase, a share that rises to 95% among first-time buyers. When financing a home, buyers typically put down a downpayment, but how much? One of the […]

Ever been in a difficult situation that made you want to throw in the towel? We’ve all been there. How do certain people find the emotional strength to push through the situation and keep going? The following tips can help you learn to be more flexible and bounce back from adversity more quickly. Develop and […]

Data Reflects Growth – $17 Billion for Public Services   LOS ANGELES, CA – Los Angeles County Assessor Jeffrey Prang released the 2021 Annual Report, which reflects growth and increases in the assessed value of taxable real property despite the enduring pandemic. The report also includes an updated listing of the County’s 88 cities, including the […]

Key Takeaways: Using 3D printing in the creation of a home reduces waste and labor costs. Construction tech companies can 3D-print the frame and walls of a house in under 48 hours. The high initial costs of the technology are likely to keep 3D-printed homes a niche product for now. With home prices rising and […]

Unlicensed Assistants Dos and Don’ts When utilizing the services of an unlicensed assistant, a broker (or a salesperson) should ensure that the assistant’s activities never cross the line into what could be considered licensed activity. Common activities that are acceptable and those to be avoided are as follows: • Open Houses: With the principal’s consent, […]

NAR unveils top 10 housing market “hidden gems” for 2022 during association’s Real Estate Forecast Summit WASHINGTON (December 15, 2021) – Expect slower housing price appreciation, easing inflation and rising interest rates in 2022, according to a survey of more than 20 top U.S. economic and housing experts. Lawrence Yun, NAR chief economist and senior […]

70% of homes are purchased with a mortgage here in California in 2021. While cash purchases have increased alongside steep competition in 2021, the vast majority of purchases continue to rely on financing. Thus, the state of the mortgage market is a major influence on the housing market, here in California and nationwide. The dollar amount for mortgage originations […]