Survival homes-so you can survive the end of the world

by countyproperties | Jun 25, 2012 | Latest News, Real Estate news

If you are looking for somewhere to hide when global warming finally destroys us all in a nuclear blast followed by anarchy, why not a $2 million condo? Well, it seems your chance has passed. These luxury disaster-proof, underground condos in rural Kansas are all sold...

Buy an Old and New home what to do?

by countyproperties | Jun 25, 2012 | Latest News, Real Estate news

As you know, I live in the Bay Area. So I have occasion to wear (or at least carry) a lightweight sweater virtually year-round. A couple of years ago, I found what I thought was THE PERFECT SWEATER. It was super-soft cashmere, and it was the just-right weight, so it...

Housing starts up over last year

by countyproperties | Jun 25, 2012 | Latest News, Real Estate news

Single-family housing starts in May rose 28.5% over last year, with 708,000 starts recorded in the month compared to 551,000 units a year earlier, the government said Tuesday. The U.S. Census Bureau and the Department of Housing and Urban Development compiled the...

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...