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Paul's tips for February 2012:
The City's market is amazingly strong and active. Make no mistake, it is competitive. Prices are down from their peak, activity is very strong and there are a lot of very capable buyers. If you've been considering selling your home, now is definitely a good time to capitalize on the google, apple, twitter, salesforce, zynga employees -- not to mention the biotech sector -- who want nice houses! I can help you and your friends figure out the best strategy to sell, as well as the most competive way to buy property in San Francisco.
With banks paying very little for deposits, those with cash in-hand are putting it into real estate. It has been estimated that as many as 40% of the City's 2011 sales were cash transactions.
If you are buying, capitalize on your agent's knowledge of local prices and trends so that you are confident of buying at the right price. If you are selling, your agent's market knowledge will enable you to accurately price and market your home for a sale at the highest possible price. Smart buyers make money when they buy and then realize the gain when they sell.
The real estate market is all over the map. Media reports are sensationalistic at best, but one important note is that what’s happening nationally is very different from what’s happening regionally, statewide, citywide, and varies even by neighborhood, price point, and property type. The combination of lower prices and low interest rates has created a very opportunistic time. Values are excellent. Real estate is, and always has been, an excellent long term investment.
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