Buying a Home? 4 Demands to Make on Your Real Estate Agent | Real Estate with Pat Baker Buying a Home? 4 Demands to Make on Your Real Estate Agent - Simplifying the Market™// // // // // // // // // Toggle navigation Real Estate with  Pat BakerKeeping Current Matters Buying? Selling? Get in Touch Home Language Español   Buying a Home? 4 Demands to Make on Your Real Estate Agent Tuesday November 1st, 2016Thursday October 27th, 2016 simplify First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Move-Up Buyers SHARE THIS POST:   Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Google+ Pinterest Print // Are you thinking of buying a home? Are you dreading having to walk through strangers’ houses? Are you concerned about getting the paperwork correct? Hiring a professional real estate agent can take away most of the challenges of ... 10/31/2016

4 Reasons to Buy This Fall Monday September 26th, 2016 First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Housing Market Updates, Move-Up Buyers   Real Estate with  Pat Baker Get in Touch Home  Language   4 Reasons to Buy This Fall Monday September 26th, 2016 First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Housing Market Updates, Move-Up Buyers SHARE THIS POST:   Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Google+ Pinterest Print It’s that time of year; the seasons are changing and with them come thoughts of the upcoming holidays, family get-togethers, and planning for a new year. Those who are on the fence about whether or not now is the right time to buy don’t have to look much further to find four great reasons to consider buying a home now, instead of waiting. 1. Prices Will Continue to Rise CoreLogic’s latest Home Price Inde... 09/27/2016

  Real Estate Values Today Compared to Pre-2008 Peak   Real Estate with  Pat Baker Real Estate Values Today Compared to Pre-2008 Peak Wednesday August 10th, 2016 For Buyers, For Sellers, Pricing SHARE THIS POST:   Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Google+ Pinterest Print This housing market has many people talking about home values; where they are and where they are headed. It’s also interesting to look back and see how home prices compare to values prior to the housing crisis.   Every quarter, Freddie Mac releases their House Price Index. The index usually provides monthly home values for: the nation as a whole each of the 50 states 367 metropolitan statistical areas This quarter, the report also included a look at today’s home values as compared to Pre-2008 values. Here is a graphic that brea... 08/10/2016

Home Sales Accelerate During The “Dog Days of Summer” [INFOGRAPHIC]   Real Estate with  Pat Baker Home Sales Accelerate During The “Dog Days of Summer” [INFOGRAPHIC] Friday July 29th, 2016 For Buyers, For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Infographics SHARE THIS POST:   Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Google+ Pinterest Print Some Highlights: Existing home sales have accelerated to the highest pace since February 2007 at an annual pace of 5.57 million. Inventory of homes for sale remains below the historically normal 6-month mark at a 4.6-month supply, down 5.8% year-over-year. Median home sales prices rose to $247,700, 4.8% higher than a year ago and replaced the previous peak in May of $238,900. You might also enjoy reading... 2 Tips For Getting The Most Money When Selling Your House 3 Quest... 07/29/2016

A Homeowner’s Net Worth is 45x Greater Than a Renter’s! Real Estate with  Pat Baker Get in Touch Home  Language   Tuesday July 19th, 2016 First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers SHARE THIS POST:   Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Google+ Pinterest Print Every three years, the Federal Reserve conducts a Survey of Consumer Finances in which they collect data across all economic and social groups. The latest survey, which includes data from 2010-2013, reports that a homeowner’s net worth is 36 times greater than that of a renter ($194,500 vs. $5,400). In a Forbes article, the National Association of Realtors’ (NAR) Chief Economist Lawrence Yun predicts that in 2016 the net worth gap will widen even further to 45 times greater. The graph below demonstrates the results of the last two Federal Reserve s... 07/18/2016

Top Five Questions to Ask at an Open House Posted by Pat Baker on 7/8/2016 If you're searching for a new home open houses can present many learning opportunities. It's your chance to gather information--not only about the particular home you're touring, but also about buying homes in general. It's also your chance to get used to working with real estate agents to learn what they can offer you. Many people arrive at an open house with an open mind. This isn't a bad thing, but it is good to be prepared with some questions for the agent. In this article, we'll talk about some important questions that will help you make the most informed real estate decisions as possible. But first, let's talk open house preparation in general. Open House EtiquetteMany people expect to be pounced upon by an... 07/09/2016

Title: Benefits of an Irrigation System One of the most forgotten tips for increasing a home's resale value is to look into installing an irrigation system. So many people have their property professionally landscaped without realizing how much the selling price of their home will increase by installing a sprinkler system as well. After completing major landscape projects, or improving your lawn by planting grass seed, or laying sod, installing a sprinkler system ensures all your hard work is sustainable. Along with routine maintenance and regular fertilizing, consistent watering is essential to maintain all of your shrubs, flower gardens and lawn. Irrigation systems also help homeowners save time and money when it comes to watering all of these areas. Sprinkler systems really are a gre... 06/24/2016