Dania Macias Realty Corporation - Trust and Probate Realtor

07/09/2025

68-74% of Property Owners do not have a Living Trust, Estate Plan, Health Directive, or Power of Attorney. This means their heirs will go through the Probate Court process which is extremely costly and takes a year and a half on average. Many Probate cases will end up in Probate Litigation court.

04/22/2025

The best piece of advice for sellers today? Remember this phrase. If the asking price isn’t compelling, it’s not selling.

Unfortunately, the number of sellers who are having to reduce their price is on the rise. That’s because many aren’t factoring in current market conditions.

In today’s market, buyers have more options and they’re skipping overpriced homes without a second thought.

So, let’s work together. With my help, we can price it to pull people in, not push them away

04/10/2025

Featured in San Diego Real Estate Top Producers magazine. Ranked in the Top 300 Realtors in 2024 in San Diego County out of 18,000 Realtors.

04/02/2025

Recession in the media seems to be the buzzword lately but know the facts first. In 4 of the last 6 recessions, home prices actually went up. That means 2008 was the exception, not the rule.
During recessions, prices usually follow whatever path they’re already on. And, right now, prices are still rising nationally.

02/20/2025

Seller concessions are a great option to keep a buyer in escrow. After a Buyer does inspections, they will likely find issues with a property that are not visible to the eye when they initially made their offer. I like to educate my Sellers and set expectations that there are instances when a seller credit to the buyer is worth giving in order to satisfy the buyer. The buyer can do repairs after close of escrow and hire their own vendors to do the work minimizing liability to the seller.

For the past few years, it’s been mostly a seller’s market. But dynamics are shifting as the number of homes for sale grows.

10/29/2024

Wondering what happens to the real estate market before and after a presidential election?

Election Years Bring a Temporary Slowdown

In any given year, home sales slow down slightly in the fall. It’s a typical, seasonal trend. However, according to data from BTIG, in election years there’s usually a slightly larger dip in home sales in the month leading up to Election Day (see graph below):

10/02/2024

Tips to selling quickly: Inventory is starting to increase, so buyers have more options. And higher mortgage rates have definitely slowed demand over the past two years, and that’s out of your control. But here’s the secret. There’s something you can control – it’s also where those other sellers missed the mark. They didn’t work with the right agent.
Make no mistake, with the right strategy and agent partner, your house can still sell quickly, even today.
If time matters to you, you need to partner with an agent who understands this shifting market. That agent will be your go-to resource on what buyers are looking for right now, and how to position your home to hit the mark.
Here are just a few tips a great real estate agent will walk you through. They may seem simple, but advice like this can make all the difference.
1. Competitive Pricing: One of the most critical factors in selling your home quickly is setting the right price. A local real estate agent will do a competitive market analysis by reviewing recent sales and current listings for your area. Then, they’ll use that data to make sure your home is priced accurately for today’s market. This strategic pricing approach is the best way to make sure you’re hitting the sweet spot on price. If you don’t lean on an agent for this, it can really slow your process down.

Seeing your house sit on the market without any bites is the ultimate frustration.

08/27/2024

Today's housing myth's -fact vs fiction.

1. I’ll Get a Better Deal Once Prices Crash

If you’ve heard home prices are going to come crashing down, it’s time to look at what’s actually happening. While prices vary by local market, there’s a lot of data out there from numerous sources that shows a crash is not going to happen. Back in 2008, there was a dramatic oversupply of homes that led to prices crashing. Across the board, there’s an undersupply of homes for sale today. That makes this market a whole different scenario. See the chart.

Have you ever heard the phrase: don’t believe everything you hear?

07/31/2024

1. Overpricing Your House

Many sellers set their asking price too high and that’s why there’s an uptick in homes with price reductions today. An unrealistic price will deter potential buyers, cause an appraisal issue, or lead to your house sitting on the market longer.

The housing market is going through a transition.

06/24/2024

Home Prices Are Expected To Climb Moderately on average at 2.9%. Mortgage rates are forecasted to come down to an average of 6.5% by Q4 2024.