Market Minute
This spring, buyer demand has been uneven and unpredictable and very property specific. This is primarily due to the overall economic uncertaintly.
The recent rebound in the stock market has temporarily boosted buyer confidence, but this sentiment is highly sensitive to any new developments in the broader economy.
Real Estate Confidential
How do you know if an inspector is any good? When you are buying or selling a home, it isn't uncommon to wonder if you can trust the inspectors.
While inspectors take great care to maintain their reputations, you can also look to their certification.
Home inspectors should be certified by the American Society of Home Inspectors (ASHI). To be certified, they must meet requirements of standard of practice, a code of conduct and ethics, and a list of conditions that every home inspection must assess.
Pest inspectors are licensed by the CA Structural Pest Control Board (SPCB). They must follow strict regulations and guidelines.
You can check your inspector's certification. Moreover, they can help if you run into a problem with an inspector.
Kim's Corner
If you are thinking about clean energy upgrades to your house, there is still time to take advantage of tax breaks before they are phased out. Get them while you can. You have until the end of the year to install solar panels and a home battery. You also need to act now on other home energy upgrades like new windows, insulation, water heater or a new heat pump as those credits expire the end of the year as well.