Diamond Realty Group News
Basketball superstar LeBron James is in contract to buy a mansion in Beverly Hills from the estate of a fabled soap opera creator, sources close to the transaction told The Real Deal. This is the third L.A. County mansion purchase for James, who signed as a free agent... Read More
With so few houses for sale today and low mortgage rates driving buyer activity, bidding wars are becoming more common. Multiple-offer scenarios are heating up, so it’s important to get pre-approved before you start your search. This way, you can put your best foot forward – quickly... Read More
The days of calling the local newspaper and creating an ad for your vacancy have passed. If you haven’t been to the office in months and have added “WFH” to your lexicon, then you’ve probably added some new technology to your daily routine. While there are tons of... Read More
Since you can’t be there in person, your agent should show you the exterior—and the yard—from all angles. In the age of coronavirus, video tours are quickly becoming the go-to alternative to in-person tours. But for prospective buyers, there’s more to the process than asking your smartphone-wielding agent... Read More
So, you’ve been thinking about jumping into the housing market and buying your first home. You’ve already played around with an online mortgage payment calculator to get a range of how much mortgage you can afford and now... Read More
The deal for his new—and much larger—place closed in June, so now he’s unloading a smaller home in the same city for $2,295,000. Completed in 2005, the five-bedroom Spanish-style house is said to offer “flawless luxury and grandeur” across its 5,133 square feet of living space. Read More
The coronavirus pandemic is exacerbating the trend of moving from expensive coastal areas like San Francisco and New York to affordable inland places like Sacramento, Phoenix and Las Vegas. Portland, OR is also one of the most popular destinations in July after falling off the list in the second quarter. Read More
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Some Highlights The percentage of income needed to afford a median-priced home today is declining, while that for renting is on the rise. This is making buying a home an increasingly attractive option for many people, especially with low mortgage rates driving purchasing power. Read More
Here’s what you need to know! Your closing checklist is a guide for your actions after all your personal belongings and furniture have been removed from your home. While you may already be moved out, you are not always required by law to empty the property immediately upon... Read More
San Francisco has seen a greater increase in price drops than any other U.S. metro, with the share of sellers slashing prices more than doubling from a year ago as the pandemic drives homebuyers out of the Bay Area. A quarter (24.5%) of San Francisco-area home sellers cut their... Read More
You may have heard that pre-approval is a great first step in the homebuying process. But why is it so important? When looking for a home, the temptation to fall in love with a house that’s outside your budget is very real. So, before you start shopping around,... Read More
But prices of small homes were up 8.1% year over year in July, compared with 6.7% for large homes, reflecting the continuing importance of affordability for homebuyers. The typical home that sold in the four weeks ending August 16 was 3.7% larger (1,772 square feet) than the typical home that... Read More