Comments for Residential Real Estate in Los Altos, Palo Alto and Surrounding Communities http://jeffandsteve.wordpress.com Insider Tips, Advice and Trends from Jeff and Steve Sun, 30 Aug 2009 23:40:52 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 Comment on Out of the woods now? We don’t think so… by Jack Tabone http://jeffandsteve.wordpress.com/2009/08/29/out-of-the-woods-now-we-don%e2%80%99t-think-so%e2%80%a6/#comment-162 Jack Tabone Sun, 30 Aug 2009 23:40:52 +0000 http://jeffandsteve.wordpress.com/?p=187#comment-162 I agree. We had a brief rise in activity, inventory fell, and sales increased, but until America gets back to work I think this is just a temporary bandage on a deep wound that will take years to recover from. I agree. We had a brief rise in activity, inventory fell, and sales increased, but until America gets back to work I think this is just a temporary bandage on a deep wound that will take years to recover from.

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]]> Comment on 97% of US Housing Market to Deline in Value by Sell House Fast http://jeffandsteve.wordpress.com/2009/01/16/97-of-us-housing-market-to-deline-in-value/#comment-118 Sell House Fast Sat, 17 Jan 2009 12:41:12 +0000 http://jeffandsteve.wordpress.com/?p=119#comment-118 I think it will be another 2 years before the US housing market even reaches the bottom. From there, slowly but surely the market will go up. But it will definitely take some time. - Sherry - Reliance Home Solutions I think it will be another 2 years before the US housing market even reaches the bottom. From there, slowly but surely the market will go up.
But it will definitely take some time.

- Sherry -
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]]> Comment on About Our Blog by jeffandsteve http://jeffandsteve.wordpress.com/about/#comment-112 jeffandsteve Sat, 27 Dec 2008 17:20:46 +0000 #comment-112 Hello Cyrus As long as you’re willing and able to hold the property for a minimum of 5 years (always recommended), we believe that “selection” is generally more important in the long run than timing in our area. Not all properties appreciate - or depreciate - at the same rate. Nor do all similarly priced homes provide the same overall satisfaction. It’s a very complicated and financially risky decision which is why most folks rely upon an experienced, knowledgeable, and trustworthy Realtor for guidance. The seller’s broker pays the buyer’s broker in the vast majority of sales. Some new home developments do not “cooperate” with buyer’s brokers, however. It varies from development to development, but at this point in the market cycle, most developments are “cooperating”. Jeff and I would be happy to meet with you to discuss your goals Cyrus. Best of luck and Happy New Year! Steve TenBroeck Hello Cyrus
As long as you’re willing and able to hold the property for a minimum of 5 years (always recommended), we believe that “selection” is generally more important in the long run than timing in our area. Not all properties appreciate – or depreciate – at the same rate. Nor do all similarly priced homes provide the same overall satisfaction. It’s a very complicated and financially risky decision which is why most folks rely upon an experienced, knowledgeable, and trustworthy Realtor for guidance. The seller’s broker pays the buyer’s broker in the vast majority of sales. Some new home developments do not “cooperate” with buyer’s brokers, however. It varies from development to development, but at this point in the market cycle, most developments are “cooperating”. Jeff and I would be happy to meet with you to discuss your goals Cyrus.
Best of luck and Happy New Year!
Steve TenBroeck

]]> Comment on About Our Blog by Cyrus http://jeffandsteve.wordpress.com/about/#comment-110 Cyrus Sat, 27 Dec 2008 02:12:30 +0000 #comment-110 Hello Jeff and Steve, We have been looking at some new constructions of townhomes in Palo Alto and Los Altos. Due to limited number of such new properties in these towns, they seem to be selling fast. Would you guys recommend that we hurry in buying or wait for a while hoping that prices will drop next year. We've looked at Altaire, Vantage, and Echelon in Palo Alto and planning to see Peninsula Real in Los Altos. Would you happen to know about any other new townhome construction in Palo Alto or Los Altos? Do you charge for your services as a buyer agent? Thanks and Happy Holidays, -- Cyrus Hello Jeff and Steve,

We have been looking at some new constructions of townhomes in Palo Alto and Los Altos. Due to limited number of such new properties in these towns, they seem to be selling fast. Would you guys recommend that we hurry in buying or wait for a while hoping that prices will drop next year.

We’ve looked at Altaire, Vantage, and Echelon in Palo Alto and planning to see Peninsula Real in Los Altos. Would you happen to know about any other new townhome construction in Palo Alto or Los Altos?

Do you charge for your services as a buyer agent?

Thanks and Happy Holidays,

– Cyrus

]]> Comment on The Difficulty of Pricing High-End Homes by Real Estate In North Georgia http://jeffandsteve.wordpress.com/2008/02/20/the-difficulty-of-pricing-high-end-homes/#comment-51 Real Estate In North Georgia Fri, 07 Mar 2008 14:19:52 +0000 http://jeffandsteve.wordpress.com/?p=62#comment-51 I guess I have trouble understanding a luxury home value. When you put to many upgrades in a median price home you loose when you resell if the current community has not done the same. So why should luxury homes that choose to add everything get any different treatment it should go by comps in area. Thus all luxury homes would tend to be in one area would be where you would expect to find them with comperables. I guess I have trouble understanding a luxury home value. When you put to many upgrades in a median price home you loose when you resell if the current community has not done the same. So why should luxury homes that choose to add everything get any different treatment it should go by comps in area. Thus all luxury homes would tend to be in one area would be where you would expect to find them with comperables.

]]> Comment on Finally Beginning to Get It? by Andreas http://jeffandsteve.wordpress.com/2007/12/27/finally-beginning-to-get-it/#comment-3 Andreas Wed, 02 Jan 2008 23:02:50 +0000 http://jeffandsteve.wordpress.com/2007/12/27/finally-beginning-to-get-it/#comment-3 Silicon Valley is a collection of small towns from Redwood City to Menlo Park to Palo Alto to Santa Clara, Cupertino, Los Altos, and Los Gatos. These all merged into one general suburban city, and for many people, it's just one area. But it's still made up of pockets of areas. No wonder home prices for real estate vary so much, even within a few miles. Silicon Valley is a collection of small towns from Redwood City to Menlo Park to Palo Alto to Santa Clara, Cupertino, Los Altos, and Los Gatos. These all merged into one general suburban city, and for many people, it’s just one area. But it’s still made up of pockets of areas. No wonder home prices for real estate vary so much, even within a few miles.

]]> Comment on Confidence is Crumbling! by Kevin Boer http://jeffandsteve.wordpress.com/2007/11/28/confidence-is-crumbling/#comment-2 Kevin Boer Wed, 28 Nov 2007 05:59:45 +0000 http://jeffandsteve.wordpress.com/2007/11/28/confidence-is-crumbling/#comment-2 Welcome to the real estate blog world, gentlemen! Looking forward to more of your insights. Welcome to the real estate blog world, gentlemen! Looking forward to more of your insights.

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