Cheryl Bower's Real Estate Blog
Coming soon! Excited to bring to market a 3000 square foot condo listing near d…
Coming soon! Excited to bring to market a 3000 square foot condo listing near downtown San Carlos. More details soon. Prepping for moving day. #corcorangloballiving #sancarlos #realestate #cherylbsf Source
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When you find the right home, you want to stay for a while! I can help you with …
When you find the right home, you want to stay for a while! I can help you with the hunt for the perfect home. Message me to get started! ****** #cherylbsf #cherylbowerrealestate #sanfranciscorealtor #sanmateocountyrealtor #homesweethome ListReports Source
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Not All Agents Are Created Equal
In today’s fast-paced world where answers are just a Google search away, there are some who may question the benefits of hiring a real estate professional when selling a house. The reality is, the addition of more information can lead to more confusion. A real estate agent can be your essential guide, but truth be…
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Best Time to Sell? When Competition Is at an All-Time Low
In a recent survey of home sellers by Qualtrics, 87% of respondents said they were concerned their home won’t sell because of the pandemic and resulting economic recession. Of the respondents, 51% said they are “seriously worried.” That concern seems reasonable considering the current condition of the economy. The data, however, is showing that home…
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Taking Advantage of Homebuying Affordability in Today’s Market
Everyone is ready to buy a home at different times in their lives, and despite the health crisis, today is no exception. Understanding how affordability works and the main market factors that impact it may help those who are ready to buy a home narrow down their optimal window of time to make a purchase.…
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Latest Unemployment Report: Great News…for the Most Part
The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) released their latest Employment Situation Summary last Thursday, and it again beat analysts’ expectations in a big way. The consensus was for 3,074,000 jobs to be added in June. The report revealed that 4,800,000 jobs were added. The unemployment rate fell to 11.1% from 13.3% last month. Again, excellent…
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Having trouble finding your happy place? Message me – I can help you find what y…
Having trouble finding your happy place? Message me – I can help you find what you’re looking for! ****** #cherylbsf #cherylbowerrealestate #acheforhome #sanfranciscorealestate #sanmateocountyrealestate Source
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Is the Health Crisis Driving Buyers Out of Urban Areas?
The pandemic has caused consumers to re-examine the components that make up the “perfect home.” Many families are no longer comfortable with the locations and layouts of their existing homes. The allure of city life (more congested) seems to be giving way to either suburban or rural life (less congested). The fascination with an open…
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A Historic Rebound for the Housing Market
Pending Home Sales increased by 44.3% in May, registering the highest month-over-month gain in the index since the National Association of Realtors (NAR) started tracking this metric in January 2001. So, what exactly are pending home sales, and why is this rebound so important? According to NAR, the Pending Home Sales Index (PHS) is: “A…
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