Feeling ‘Stuck in Place’? You Aren’t Alone… And There’s Hope!

Whether you are a renter who is searching for your dream home or a homeowner who feels like your only option is to renovate, you have at least one thing in common: feeling stuck in place.

According to data from the National Association of Realtors’ Profile of Home Buyers & Sellers, the average amount of time that a family stays in their home remained at 10 years in 2017. This mark ties the highest marks set in 2014 and 2016. Back in 1985, when data was first collected on this subject, homeowners stayed in their homes for an average of only 5 years.

There are many reasons why homeowners have decided to stay and not to sell. A recent Wall Street Journal article had this to say,

“Americans aren’t moving in part because inventory levels have fallen near multidecade lows and home prices have risen to records. Many homeowners are choosing to stay and renovate, in turn making it more difficult for renters to enter the market.”

Sam Khater, Deputy Chief Economist for CoreLogic, equated the lack of inventory to “not having enough oil in your car and your gears slowly [coming] to a grind.”

Historically, a normal market (in which prices increase at the rate of inflation) requires a 6-7 month supply of inventory. There hasn’t been that much supply since August of 2012! Over the course of the last 12 months, inventory has hovered between a 3.5 to 4.4-month supply, meaning that prices have increased and buyers are still out in force!

Challenges in the new-home construction market have “helped create a bottleneck in the market in which owners of starter homes aren’t trading up to newly built homes, which tend to be pricier, in turn creating a squeeze for millennial renters looking to get into the market.”

“Economists said baby boomers also aren’t in a hurry to trade in the dream homes they moved into in middle age for condominiums or senior living communities because many are staying healthy longer or want to remain near their children.”
So, what can you do if you feel stuck & want to move on?

Don’t give up! If you are looking to move-up to an existing luxury home, there are deals to be had in the higher-priced markets. Demand is strong in the starter and trade-up home markets which means that your house will sell quickly. 

Let’s work together to build in contingencies that allow you more time to find your dream home; the right buyer will wait.

Looking to Buy, Sell, or Invest? Contact:

David Demangos - Keller Williams Realty
Cell: 858.232.8410 | Realtor® BRE# 01905183
www.AwesomeSanDiegoRealEstate.com
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San Diego Real Estate Expert | Global Property Specialist
Certified Luxury Marketing Specialist | CLHMS Million Dollar Guild Agent
Green Specialist | Certified International Property Specialist
2016 Recognition of Excellence Award Winner SDAR

Where Are Home Values Headed Over the Next 5 Years?

Today, many real estate conversations center on housing prices and where they may be headed. That is why we like the Home Price Expectation Survey. Every quarter, Pulsenomics surveys a nationwide panel of over one hundred economists, real estate experts and investment & market strategists about where they believe prices are headed over the next five years. They then average the projections of all 100+ experts into a single number.

The results of their latest survey:

Home values will appreciate by 4.0% over the course of 2016, 3.4% in 2017 and 3.0% in the next two years, and finally 2.8% in 2020 (as shown below). That means the average annual appreciation will be 3.2% over the next 5 years.

The prediction for cumulative appreciation slowed slightly from 25.0% to 24.7% by 2020. The experts making up the most bearish quartile of the survey are still projecting a cumulative appreciation of 9.9%. 

Bottom Line

Individual opinions make headlines. We believe the survey is a fairer depiction of future values. 

Looking to Buy, Sell, or Invest? Contact:

David Demangos

858.232.8410

Locally Known, Globally Connected

Luxury Home Marketing Specialist

Global Property Specialist

David@AwesomeSanDiegoRealEstate.com

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Where Are Americans Moving?

Looking to Buy, Sell, or Invest? Contact:

David Demangos
858.232.8410
Locally Known, Globally Connected
Luxury Home Marketing Specialist
Global Property Specialist

David@AwesomeSanDiegoRealEstate.com
www.AwesomeSanDiegoRealEstate.com
Our Team Goes to Extremes to Fulfill Your Real Estate Dreams!

Year-over-Year Change in Home Sales by Price Point

Looking to buy, sell or invest in Real Estate? Contact: David Demangos 858.232.8410 Locally Known, Globally Connected Luxury Home Marketing Specialist Global Property Specialist David@AwesomeSanDiegoRealEstate.com www.AwesomeSanDiegoRealEstate.com Our Team Goes to Extremes to Fulfill Your Real Estate Dreams!

A Home’s Cost vs. Price Explained

COST vs. PRICE is often talked about. As a seller, you will be most concerned about ‘short term price’ – where home values are headed over the next six months. As either a first time or repeat buyer, you must not be concerned about price but instead about the ‘long term cost’ of the home.

Explanation:

A nationwide panel of over one hundred economists, real estate experts and investment market strategists projected that home values would appreciate by approximately 4% from now to the end of 2015. Additionally, Freddie Mac’s most recent economic commentary projections table predicts that the 30 year fixed mortgage rate will be 5.0% by the end of next year.

What Does This Mean to a Buyer?

Here is a simple demonstration of what impact these projected changes would have on the mortgage payment of a home selling for approximately $250,000 today:

Who do you know looking to Sell, Buy or Invest in Real Estate? Contact:

David Demangos

Global Property Specialist

858.232.8410
David@AwesomeSanDiegoRealEstate.com
www.AwesomeSanDiegoRealEstate.com
Our Team Goes to Extremes to Fulfill Your Real Estate Dreams!

Fun Halloween Decorations Ideas

Cobweb Cookies

To conjure up a devilish-looking dessert, frost slice-and-bake sugar cookies with white royal icing. Then, starting at the cookie's center, pipe circles of black icing; create cobwebs by alternately dragging a toothpick from the center to the edge, and from the edge to the center.

Creepy Crawlers

Scooped-out mini pumpkins become spidery votives, thanks to tealights and pipe cleaners 

Wicked Window

Use candlelight (the battery operated ones for safety) to create dark shadows in the corners. Here, the ghostly white tapers in a flea market candelabra enhance the creepiness of cobwebs and flying bats.

Super Bowl

Filled with cider, a hollowed-out peach pumpkin becomes an organic punch bowl. Four water-jug gourds act as feet.

Have a Safe Halloween!

David Demangos 

Global Property Specialist 

858.232.8410

www.AwesomeSanDiegoRealEstate.com

Our Team goes to Extremes to Fulfill your Real Estate Dreams

Finding the Right Agent is Crucial

The information delivered by your neighborhood real estate agent in the past is now available on the internet. You no longer need agents for information regarding which homes are for sale or what houses in your neighborhood sell for. You can easily find that information online. This information itself is no longer what you need from your real estate professional. However, you still need someone to deliver a thoughtful analysis of this information.

“There’s a large gap between information and actionable knowledge.”

In other words, information by itself is essentially useless.

What’s truly important is being able to understand, analyze, and use the information for the best outcome. And that’s what a real estate professional’s job has become!

What you really want is someone who can…

Is Real Estate Heading in the Right Direction?

In a recent Gallup poll, Americans were asked to rate 24 different business sectors and industries on a five-point scale ranging from "very positive" to "very negative." The poll was first conducted in 2001, and has been used as an indicator of “Americans’ overall attitudes toward each industry”.

For the first time since 2006, Americans had an overall positive view of real estate, giving the industry a 12% positive ranking. So, yes real estate is headed in the right direction!

Americans’ view of the real estate industry worsened from 2003 to the -40% plummet of 2008.  Gallup offers some insight into the reason for decline:

Prices Dropped

"In late 2006, real estate prices in the U.S. began falling rapidly, and continued to drop. Many homeowners saw their home values plummet, likely contributing to real estate's image taking a hard hit.”

Housing Bubble

“The large drops in the positive images of banking and real estate in 2008 and 2009 reflect both industries' close ties to the recession, which was precipitated in large part because of the mortgage-related housing bubble.”

Bottom Line

“Although the image of real estate remains below the average of 24 industries Gallup has tracked, the sharp recovery from previous extreme low points suggests it is heading in the right direction.”

Who do you know looking to buy, sell or invest anywhere in the U.S.? Call:

David Demangos

Global Property Specialist

858.232.8410
David@AwesomeSanDiegoRealEstate.com
www.AwesomeSanDiegoRealEstate.com

Our Team Goes to Extremes to Fulfill Your Real Estate Dreams! 

5 Reasons You Shouldn't For Sale by Owner

Some homeowners consider trying to sell their home on their own, known in the industry as a For Sale by Owner (FSBO). We think there are several reasons this might not be a good idea for the vast majority of sellers.

Here are five reasons:

1. There Are Too Many People to Negotiate With...
Here is a list of some of the people with whom you must be prepared to negotiate if you decide to FSBO.
-The buyer who wants the best deal possible
-The buyer’s agent who solely represents the best interest of the buyer
-The buyer’s attorney (in some parts of the country)
-The home inspection companies which work for the buyer and will almost always find some problems with the house
-The appraiser if there is a question of value
-Your bank in the case of a short sale

2. Exposure to Prospective Purchasers
Recent studies have shown that 92% of buyers search online for a home. That is in comparison to only 28% looking at print newspaper ads. Most real estate agents have an extensive internet strategy to promote the sale of your home. Do you?

5 Reasons to Hire a Real Estate Professional

Whether you are buying or selling a home, you need an experienced Real Estate Professional to lead you toward your ultimate goal. In this world of instant gratification and Internet searches, many sellers think that they can For Sale by Owner or FSBO. The 5 Reasons You NEED a Real Estate Professional in your corner.

1. What do you do with all this paperwork?

Each state has different regulations regarding the contracts required for a successful sale, and these regulations are constantly changing. A true Real Estate Professional is an expert in their market and can guide you through the stacks of paperwork necessary to make your dream a reality. Remember, there are over 200 tasks/disclosures/advisory's the need to be understood and completed.

2. Ok, so you found your dream house, now what?

According to the Orlando Regional REALTOR Association, there are over 230 possible actions that need to take place during every successful real estate transaction. Don’t you want someone who has been there before, who knows what these actions are to make sure that you acquire your dream?

3. Are you a good negotiator?

So maybe you’re not convinced that you need an agent to sell your home. However, after looking at the list of parties that you need to be prepared to negotiate with, you’ll realize the value in selecting a Real Estate Professional. From the buyer (who wants the best deal possible), to the home inspection companies, to the appraiser, there are at least 11 different people that you will have to be knowledgeable with and answer to, during the process.

4. What is the home you’re buying/selling really worth?

Not only is it important for your home to be priced correctly from the start, to attract the right buyers and shorten the time that it’s on the market, but you also need someone who is not emotionally connected to your home, to give you the truth as to your home’s value.

According to the National Associates of Realtors, “the typical FSBO home sold for $184,000 compared to $230,000 among agent-assisted home sales.” Get the most out of your transaction by hiring a professional.

5. Do you know what’s really going on in the market?

There is so much information out there on the news and the Internet about home sales, prices, mortgage rates; how do you know what’s going on specifically in your area? Who do you turn to, to tell you how to competitively price your home correctly at the beginning of the selling process? How do you know what to offer on your dream home without paying too much, or offending the seller with a low-ball offer? “When getting help with money, whether it’s insurance, real estate or investments, you should always look for someone with the heart of a teacher, not the heart of a salesman.” – Dave Ramsey

Hiring an agent who has their finger on the pulse of the market will make your buying/selling experience an educated one. You need someone who is going to tell you the truth, not just what they think you want to hear.

Bottom Line:

You wouldn't hike up Kilimanjaro without a Sherpa, or replace the engine in your car without a trusted mechanic, why would you make one of your most important financial decisions of your life without hiring a Real Estate Professional?

Who do you know looking to buy or sell a home? Call me!

David Demangos
Keller Williams Realty
Cell: 858.232.8410
Realtor® BRE# 01905183

San Diego Real Estate Area Expert / Green Specialist / ALC Committee
Our Team Goes to Extremes to Fulfill Your Real Estate Dreams!

3 Reasons to Sell Your Home This Spring

Many sellers are still hesitant about putting their house up for sale. Where are prices headed? Where are interest rates headed? These are all valid questions. However, there are several reasons to sell your home sooner rather than later. Here are three of those reasons:

1. Demand is about to skyrocket

Most people realize that the housing market is hottest from April through June. The most serious buyers are well aware of this and, for that reason, come out in early spring in order to beat the heavy competition. We also have a pent-up demand as many buyers pushed off their home search this winter because of extreme weather. Sellers in markets where seasonal weather is never an issue must realize that buyers relocating to their region will increase dramatically this spring as these purchasers finally decide to escape the freezing temperatures of the winters in the north.

These buyers are ready, willing and able to buy…and are in the market right now!

2. There Is Less Competition - For Now

Housing supply always grows from the spring through the early summer. Also, there has been a growing desire for many homeowners to move as they were unable to sell over the last few years because of a negative equity situation. Homeowners have seen a return to positive equity as prices increased over the last eighteen months. Many of these homes will be coming to the market in the near future.

The choices buyers have will continue to increase over the next few months. Don’t wait until all the other potential sellers in your market put their homes up for sale.

3. There Will Never Be a Better Time to Move-Up

If you are moving up to a larger, more expensive home, consider doing it now. Prices are projected to appreciate by approximately 4% this year and 8% by the end of 2015. If you are moving to a higher priced home, it will wind-up costing you more in raw dollars (both in down payment and mortgage payment) if you wait. You can also lock-in your 30 year housing expense with an interest rate at about 4.5% right now. Freddie Mac projects rates to be 5.1% by this time next year and 5.7% by the fourth quarter of 2015.

Moving up to a new home will be less expensive this spring than later this year or next year, so contact me:

David Demangos
Keller Williams Realty
Cell: 858.232.8410
Realtor® BRE# 01905183

San Diego Real Estate Area Expert / Green Specialist / ALC Committee
Our Team Goes to Extremes to Fulfill Your Real Estate Dreams!

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Is Credit Restoration Legal?

You may be wondering, is credit restoration legal? Absolutely. The Fair Credit Reporting Act allows anyone to dispute inaccurate items on their credit reports. Individuals can restore their credit on their own but this can take time and a lot of knowledge when it comes to the credit laws. That's why FES (Financial Education Services) is here to help since they have the experience and knowledge to get you the positive results.

Did you know your interest rate is affected when?:

• You are trying to qualify for a home loan/re-finance
• You are looking to rent a home
• You buy a car, boat, motorcycle etc.
• An employer is looking to hire you
• Homeowners insurance
• And, so much more..

Nearly 80% of credit reports contain inaccuracies or erroneous accounts. There is no room for error, yet 8 out of 10 people are losing out on their hard earned money because of these mistakes.

I have found a restoration company that is 10 years old and has an A+ Rating with the BBB (Better Business Bureau) and have partnered with them to help people restore their score. (because they deserve it) Who do you know with bad credit? I can help them! Contact:

David Demangos
Keller Williams Realty
Cell:  858.232.8410
Realtor® BRE# 01905183

San Diego Real Estate Area Expert / Green Specialist / ALC Committee
Our Team Goes to Extremes to Fulfill Your Real Estate Dreams!

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The principles have over 34 years combined experience in designing through out the US and abroad. In addition Tazz Lighting has put together a team of experienced and prominent lighting, and automation professionals to oversee all aspects of the corporation.
 

Portfolio of projects include residential homes, landscaping, retail shopping centers, casinos, corporate headquarters, commercial property as well as other types of mixed use developments. Feel free to browse our gallery for featured projects.

We understand the normal constraints of any project; budget, coordination, and time deadlines and will certainly do our best to contribute to the success and completion of the project.

Their emphasis is, and always has been, to provide our clients with the best quality and range of products there is to offer with unsurpassed customer service.

For more information or to learn more about their services please feel free to contact:

David Demangos

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Mortgage Rates 30 Year Fixed Over The Years

The average rate over the last 100 years is around 7%. Right now it's hovering around 3 1/2%! Talk about time to buy? Call David for a free consultation.

David Demangos

858.232.8410

David@DemangosHomes.com

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People's Tenure in Previous Homes

Most people sell their homes because their life situation changes. They have children and need a bigger place to live. Or they retire and downsize. Perhaps they take a job in another part of the country. Interestingly, part of the reason the real estate market is so depressed (on average) is that those factors have been minimized. They take a job in another part of the country? Far less likely now. They retire and downsize? Lots of people can't afford to retire. They have children and need a bigger place to live? Birth rates decline in recessions. And people have discovered they can put multiple kids in one bedroom. I interviewed several agents and the average opinion was 7 years.

After understanding these few reasons above we see why more are staying in their homes longer. If you know anybody looking to buy or sell their homes, contact me:

David Demangos

858.232.8410

David@DemangosHomes.com

www.DemangosHomes.com

I go to Extremes to fulfill your Real Estate dreams!

Demangos Homes Just Sold in San Diego

To buy or sell your home, contact:

David Demangos

858.232.8410

David@DemangosHomes.com

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Should 1st Time Home Buyers Buy a Foreclosure?

Buying a foreclosed property can differ in many ways than other more standard transactions. The key is having an experienced agent like myself represent you through the whole process... All offers are contingent on financing and must be accompanied by a pre-approval letter. 

Some banks require a pre-approval letter from a certain lender, so be sure to read guidelines before submitting an offer. All cash offers require proof of funds with the letterhead of where the funds are being held and the buyers name listed. Actual account numbers can be blackened out, as long as buyers name is easily visible.  

All offers must be written offers, on an As-Is contract only some banks supply addendums in advance, and if that is the case it will be in the MLS as an attachment and should be signed and dated and submitted along with your offer. In most cases, however, the bank addendums are provided only after buyer and seller come to agreement. At that time, the bank will send their bank addendums/counter offer for buyer's signatures. Please note at this point, the bank has still not signed anything, and most likely will not sign until ALL forms have been signed by the buyer. Your offer is considered a pending contract until it is returned from the bank/seller with their final approval. In the interim, all offers that come in must be presented. When signing and initialing a bank addendum, do not alter it in any way or it will be rejected. 

The usual time frame for a response to your offer is 3-5 business days, although sometimes a little sooner and occasionally a bit longer. Allow plenty of time for acceptance, and for closing the deal, 30-45 days in most cases. 

If you are requesting seller concessions for buyers closing cots, pre-paids, or repairs, make sure those are requested in the written offer, as adding these things at a later date can be very difficult and most times impossible. For those writing an offer for an FHA or VA purchase, make sure the property will meet the standards for this type of financing. 

Once you have a fully executed contract, time is of the essence. (as with any transaction) All inspections must be done within the days according to the contract. Should the buyer not be accepting the conditions, written notice must be obtained prior to end of inspection period along with a signed cancellation and release form. Some banks will make earnest money non-refundable after the end of the inspection period. Foreclosures aren't for everyone, and yet it just may be the house you love. 

For assistance, contact:

David Demangos

858.232.8410

David@DemangosHomes.com

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How does your home compare to using power?

How does your home compare to using power?

David Demangos

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Primary Reason for Purchasing a Home

#1 Reason to purchase a home: Desire to own a home and desire for a larger home.

David Demangos

858.232.8410

David@DemangosHomes.com

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Where do Buyers Search for Homes?

If you know anybody interested in buying or selling their home, contact me:

David Demangos

858.232.8410

David@DemangosHomes.com

www.DemangosHomes.com

I go to Extremes to fulfill your Real Estate dreams!