Carol Payne, Coldwell Banker-Los Gatos

08/28/2021

My new listing on Loma Prieta Ave. Open Sunday, 1-4 pm. Come & see!

As part of the original Burrell Ranch, and later an adjunct to the old Jeffries Hotel, this unique property, in the heart of the Summit area, offers old-world charm, immaculately presented, with...

01/30/2017

I KNEW dragons were real!

Dragons do exist.

11/26/2011

Remodeling Your Kitchen? Check Out These Costs.
I am consistently asked about “kitchen remodels” by homeowners thinking of selling in the near future.
It is not uncommon for 70 percent of kitchen remodeling costs to be recouped upon resale. Take a...

11/22/2011

How much does it cost to hire a home appraiser?
How much does it cost to hire a home appraiser?
Appraisals can seem mysterious to potential home buyers, so read this article to get a better understanding of what to...

11/18/2011

Lowest Housing Starts Since World War II
Some bright spots for new construction are appearing on the horizon according to Lawrence Yun, Chief Economist and Senior Vice President of Research for the National Association of REALTORS®.
Read the...

11/15/2011

View “New Residential Construction” Report for the U.S.
Take a look at “new-housing” under construction figures and how they compare with past years activity in this informative link from Mortgage Daily...

11/11/2011

Infographic: Home Improvement Costs in the US
Found this great infographic that shows what home improvement projects and rooms that home owners are undertaking in the US today.
Click the image to enlarge
Source: Fixr Remodeling Cost Guides

11/07/2011

Monthly Payments for Home Buyers
A home buyer purchasing a typical American home at the prevailing average mortgage rate today would have a mortgage payment that is not much different from what a home buyer would have faced 30 years ago.
In 1981,...

11/04/2011

Got Insurance? Enough? You Sure?
Insurance is determined based on what it would cost to rebuild your home, not its market value — and as we know, the cost of construction has gone up.
Read this informative article for tips on how to protect against...

10/30/2011

Downpayment Sources For Recent Home Buyers, 2005-2010
Ever wonder how the “typical buyer” comes up with their down payment and how this has changed over the past 5 years?
One interesting finding in this “Profile of Home Buyers” survey by the National...

10/15/2011

7 Out of 10 Renters Say Owning a Home is a Top Priority
Even with the difficulties many Americans are facing in today’s economy, I find it interesting that the desire for home ownership has increased.
72% of renters surveyed said owning a home is a...