Jim Carrey Actor Comedian Selling His Malibu Home

by countyproperties | Jun 16, 2012 | Latest News, Luxury Homes, Real Estate news

According to the brand-spanking-new listing, Carrey’s $13.9 million dollar abode, is “priced for immediate sale.” Aaaalrighty then. The move-in ready home is situated on a coveted section of sandy beach in Malibu (where the beer flows like wine). It...

Shadow inventory shrinks along with the rest of the housing

by countyproperties | Jun 16, 2012 | Latest News, Real Estate news, San Diego Foreclosure news, San Diego Real Estate

The number of properties pending foreclosure or REO, but not yet on the market to sell, is down year-over-year in April. The shadow inventory supply now stands at 1.5 million units, representing a four-month supply, according to . The shadow inventory fell nearly 15%...

Are we missing the boat as International Sales Continue to Climb in U.S. Market

by countyproperties | Jun 16, 2012 | Latest News, Real Estate news, San Diego Investment Properties, San Diego Real Estate

Consumer data show that Americans are taking a “wait and see” approach to buying or selling a home, according to Fannie Mae’s May 2012 National Housing Survey. “This is not surprising given their assessment that their income during the past...

Foreign buyers is busting the open the doors to U.S. real estate

by countyproperties | Jun 16, 2012 | Real Estate news, San Diego Investment Properties, San Diego Real Estate

It’s a trend that has survived for more than a year: As Americans remain skiddish on housing, foreign buyers are filling the void in some areas. The Wall Street Journal reported Tuesday that Asians, Canadians, Europeans and Latin Americans made up $82.5 billion,...

Fighting back against lowball home appraisals

by countyproperties | Jun 8, 2012 | Latest News, Real Estate news

Record-low interest rates are a boon for home buyers and for homeowners seeking to refinance. But low appraisals are making it difficult or even impossible for some borrowers to take advantage. Making sense of the story Lenders report that “overly pessimistic...

Home Buyer methods for Beating Other Offers

by countyproperties | Jun 8, 2012 | Latest News, Real Estate news

To every thing, the songwriter says, there is a season. (Turn, turn, turn.) This Spring, the real estate market in many places seems to be thawing out of an extended winter straight into a hot market of buyer activity. The upshot for sellers is great: shorter times on...