Real Estatin' the Facts

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Photo by Caela McKeever - Discover eclectic dining room design inspiration 16 Smart Ideas for Small Homes From People Who’ve Been There - 16 Smart Ideas for Small Homes From People Who’ve Been There - San Francisco's out-of-control housing market might start looking more 'normal' by the end of the year - Silicon Valley homeowners earned enough to buy a Rolls Royce in the last 30 years - Bay Area rents plateauing, studies confirm - Average Fixer-Upper Home Lists for 8 Percent Discount; Buyers Save Only $11,000 For Renovations - A Home Seller's Guide to Pocket Listings - Celebrate the Rectangle With This Very Contemporary Tile Pattern Enjoy!

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Confetti in the Blue Sky This post was inspired by current clients of mine who are open-minded and forward thinking, prompting the search for up and coming neighborhoods. Price is relative. When a client tells me that something is too expensive, or calls something cheap, I usually ask, "For whom? And compared to what?" Here's an interesting collection of  how one makes do in the Bay Area .

Ocean View by mLu|fotos These  top predictions for 2014  from RedFin CEO have some overlap with Zillow's projections of how far your 2014 dollars will stretch.  Notice that California didn't make the list for US Areas with the Most 2013 Residential Permits. The Bay Area market is still competitive.