David Landau's Blog

   Forbes.com recently released the results of their new American Dream Index, in which they measure “the prosperity of the middle class, and…examine which states best support the American Dream.” The monthly index measures several different economic factors, including goods-producing employment...

According to the Beracha, Hardin & Johnson Buy vs. Rent (BH&J) Index, the U.S. housing market has continued to move deeper into buy territory, supporting the belief that housing markets across the country remain a sound investment. The BH&J Index is a quarterly report that attempts to answer the...

A survey by Ipsos found that the American public is still somewhat confused about what is required to qualify for a home mortgage loan in today’s housing market. There are two major misconceptions that we want to address today. 1. Down PaymentThe survey revealed that consumers overestimate the d...

    When a homeowner decides to sell their house, they obviously want the best possible price for it with the least amount of hassles along the way. However, for the vast majority of sellers, the most important result is actually getting their homes sold. In order to accomplish all three goals, a...

Price: $3,500/month Bedrooms: 4Bathrooms: 3.5Square Footage: 3,196This is a 4 bedroom, 3.5 bath rental that was custom built in 2006. The entry foyer leads you to the custom kitchen with granite counter tops. Ash hardwood covers the living and dining rooms, with crown molding and entry pillars in...

 Here are four great reasons to consider buying a home today instead of waiting.1. Prices Will Continue to RiseCoreLogic’s latest Home Price Index reports that home prices have appreciated by 6.9% over the last 12 months. The same report predicts that prices will continue to increase at a rate of...

Every homeowner wants to make sure they get the best price when selling their home. But how do you guarantee that you receive maximum value for your house? Here are two keys to ensuring you get the highest price possible. 1. Price it a LITTLE LOWThis may seem counterintuitive. However, let’s loo...

 That headline might be a little aggressive. However, as the data on the 2017 housing market begins to roll in, we can definitely say one thing: If you are considering selling, IT IS TIME TO LIST YOUR HOME! The February numbers are not in yet, but the January numbers were sensational. Lawrence Yu...

Over the next five years, home prices are expected to appreciate 3.22% per year on average and to grow by 17.3% cumulatively, according to Pulsenomics’ most recent Home Price Expectation Survey. So, what does this mean for homeowners and their equity position? As an example, let’s assume a young ...

Come see this unit in the best section of Plumtrees! Quiet location up the hill. 2 over-sized bedrooms with vaulted ceilings, both with hardwood floors. Master has walk in closet. One and a half bath. Living room has sliders to patio, fireplace, skylights and hardwood floors. Dining room with har...