Graham's Blog - Your Real Estate Specialist

There is no doubt that home prices in the vast majority of housing markets across the country are continuing to increase on a month over month basis. The following map (based on data from the latest CoreLogic pricing report) reveals the appreciation level by state:These increases in value have ca...

We have reported many times that the American Dream of homeownership is alive and well. The personal reasons to own differ for each buyer, with many basic similarities.Eric Belsky, the Managing Director of the Joint Center of Housing Studies at Harvard University expanded on the top 5 financial b...

There are so many reasons to hire a prefessional to handle your Real Estate Transaction, it doesnt make sense not to. Hiring a Real Estate Professional to buy your dream home, or sell your current house is one of the most 'educated' decisions you can make! A Real Estate Professional has the exper...

A recent survey by Ipsos found that the American public is still somewhat confused about what is actually necessary to qualify for a home mortgage loan in today’s housing market. The study pointed out two major misconceptions that we want to address today.1. Down PaymentThe survey revealed that c...

Open House Sunday 9/6 10am - 2pm 12972 3rd Street Yucaipa CaCome and see this wonderful home - Open House Sunday 9/6 10am - 2pm 12972 3rd Street Yucaipa CaSituated on a Cul de Sac this is a beautiful 3 bedroom 2 bath home. As you enter through the front door the lounge has a lovely fireplace and ...

Each month, Quicken Loans releases their national Home Price Perception Index (HPPI). This month’s report revealed that the difference in appraiser home value opinions as compared to homeowner estimates is continuing to increase. Chief Economist Bob Walters explains:"Many homeowners around the co...

There are some homeowners that have been waiting for months to get a price they hoped for when they originally listed their house for sale. The only thing they might want to consider is... If it hasn't sold yet, maybe it's not priced properly.After all 15,315 houses sold yesterday, 15,315 will se...

The housing market has made a strong recovery, not only in sales and prices, but also in the confidence of consumers and experts as an investment. In a New York Times editorial entitled, “Homeownership and Wealth Creation” they explain:“Homeownership long has been central to Americans’ ability to...

According to the recently released BMO Harris Bank Home Buying Report, 52% of Americans say they are likely to buy a home in the next five years. Americans surveyed for the report said they would be willing to pay an average of $296,000 for a home and would average a 21% down payment. The report ...

Driven by low inventories and strong buyer demand prices are rsing across the country. While this varies city to city the overall trend is a strong increase. Existing Home Sales are up 10.3% year-over-year across the country. Sales rose to an annual rate of 5.59 million marking the 10th month in ...