Ms. San Francisco Real Estate (Janice Lee)

It is common for homeowners to think that selling a home is an expensive endeavor. From repairs to staging, the process can seem overwhelming. However, with the advice of a knowledgeable real estate professional, sellers often find there are ways to keep costs low and come out on top during the selling process. WORK WITH A SEASONED PROFESSIONAL Those who are unfamiliar with the selling process may try to take on everything themselves,which can lead to errors regarding documents, home staging, repairs and inspections. While many individuals initially opt for the “go-it-alone” approach to save money, working with seasoned professionals can help avoid costly errors. A real estate agent can provide sound advice on current market trends, accepting offers and enhancing listings to attract more buyers. A home inspector is another seasoned professional you should take advantage of, and can also help to save money. Remember, buyers w

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Do not hesitate to contact me at (415) 832-9151 for any real estate purpose you may have. Janice Lee 415-832-9151 International President's Elite Top Producer, Realtor JaniceFLee@gmail.com www.JaniceLeeHomes.com BRE #01720205

Do not hesitate to contact me at (415) 832-9151 for any real estate purpose you may have. Janice Lee   415-832-9151 International President's Elite Top Producer, Realtor JaniceFLee@gmail.com www.JaniceLeeHomes.com BRE #01720205

The housing recovery here in the Bay Area and across the country remains solidly on track, according to a variety of industry reports. But a handful of economic headwinds, from higher interest rates to steadily rising home prices, pose challenges as the fall home selling season kicks off. A recent article in the New York Times noted that homebuilders are moving forward with construction, sellers are finding plenty of eager buyers and even overly cautious mortgage lenders are finally opening up the purse strings and making more loans these days. Pent up demand from consumers coupled with a lack of inventory of homes on the market have driven prices up 12.4 percent between July 2012 and July 2013, according to the recent Standard & Poor’s Case/Shiller Home Price Index of the nation’s 20 largest metro areas. But higher prices and rising rates could cool the red-hot housing market a bit, some economists told The Times. Mortgage interest rates jumped from 3.4 percent for a 30-ye

Two recent housing reports confirm what homebuyers and sellers already know: home prices have surged over the past year, especially in the Bay Area. But the bump in mortgage interest rates in recent months may be slowing those gains a bit and could lead to a more balanced market. S&P/Case-Shiller’s most recent home price index showed prices in the nation’s 20 largest cities rose 12.1 percent over last year. The San Francisco metropolitan area had the second biggest jump in prices, surging 24.5 percent year over year. Las Vegas at 24.9 percent led all cities. Others in the top five were Los Angeles (19.9 percent), Phoenix (19.8 percent) and San Diego (19.3 percent). According to the report, which was based on June figures, prices in Dallas and Denver hit all-time highs, while San Francisco housing prices turned in the biggest rebound, rising 47% from their low in March 2009. But analysts say the gains may be slowing as interest rates move higher. June marked the first time