Blog by Paul Ybarbo

Why Should I Buy Now?

March 25th, 2009

Any investment consideration, whether it be real estate, gold, or fine art, follows a predictable cycle with nine stages.

Let's start with optimism, the period in which many people are excited about buying a home.  When the market is strong, people's purchases quickly increase in value, which leads to euphoria, which can lead to rash decision making.  From euphoria starts a downward cycle.  A ...

Buyer Tax Credits

March 13th, 2009

According to one of my business partners, Barbara McDonough at JPMorgan Chase Bank, there are some enticing programs recently enacted to help entice buyers who have been sitting on the sidelines awaiting the right opportunities.  The opportunities are presenting themselves!  Get your foot in the door and start building long term wealth.  Paul

"Buyers of new homes in CA are eligible for as muc ...

Pacific Heights Open House!

March 13th, 2009

We are proud to announce that this Tuesday, March 17, 2009, 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM we will be hosting an Open House at 1921 Washington Street in Pacific Heights, San Francisco. This is an opportunity to visit this excellent SFR + Guest Suite for sale in beautiful Pacific Heights.

Please come with any questions you may have. In the meantime you can take a virtual tour of this Pacific Heights SFR ...

Pacific Heights Open House!

March 13th, 2009

We are proud to announce that this Sunday, March 15, 2009, 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM we will be hosting an Open House at 1921 Washington Street in Pacific Heights, San Francisco. This is an opportunity to visit this excellent SFR + Guest Suite for sale in beautiful Pacific Heights.

Please come with any questions you may have. In the meantime you can take a virtual tour of this Pacific Heights SFR + ...

Pacific Heights Open House!

March 6th, 2009

We are proud to announce that this Tuesday, March 10, 2009, 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM we will be hosting an Open House at 1921 Washington Street in Pacific Heights, San Francisco. This is an opportunity to visit this excellent SFR + Guest Suite for sale in beautiful Pacific Heights.

Please come with any questions you may have. In the meantime you can take a virtual tour of this Pacific Heights SFR ...

Pacific Heights Open House!

March 6th, 2009

We are proud to announce that this Sunday, March 8, 2009, 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM we will be hosting an Open House at 1921 Washington Street in Pacific Heights, San Francisco. This is an opportunity to visit this excellent SFR + Guest Suite for sale in beautiful Pacific Heights.

Please come with any questions you may have. In the meantime you can take a virtual tour of this Pacific Heights SFR + G ...

Don't Let Worry Paralyze You

March 6th, 2009

Market Timing.

We're not market timers.  No one can say when we'll hit bottom or when prices will improve.  But history teaches us the importance of staying invested in good times and bad, and if appropriate, adding good investments to your portfolio when prices are down.  Historically, real estate has always rebounded, stronger and with more gusto, after every bear market.

Having a well thou ...