October 17th, 2014 at 10:00 am
It’s no secret that home prices and school ratings have a correlation. Homebuyers with children or plans to have them want to buy a home in an area with good schools. This trend drives up home prices in those areas, meaning buyers pay a bit more for homes in highly rated school districts.
A recent study by realtor.com® showed that the most popular cities and schools were viewed using the site’s “search by school” feature. The study found that millennials were less likely than any other age group to compromise on school districts during their home search. This trend indicates that many current buyers in the real estate market are looking to start a family in their next home or that they already have young children.
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October 10th, 2014 at 10:00 am
How social are you? At Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties, we love a good conversation. That’s why you can find us on a variety of social channels. While you might not be on them all, each platform has its own benefits and unique characteristics. Over the next several weeks, we’ll outline a few of our social media pages and let you know what to expect when you visit us in the social sphere. Our team is always looking for great conversations, content, fresh ideas and industry trends. Start a conversation, drop us a line or let us know about something you’d like to see covered by commenting on any of our pages.
To kick off our social media spotlight series, we’ll start with the big man on campus: Facebook.
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October 6th, 2014 at 12:00 pm
Summer has flown by right before our eyes, but Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties is ready for the fall season. As September came to a close, four new agents joined the team. Please welcome Ryan Judson, Sarah Jane Tandy, Dawne Loveday and Sarah Anders.
Ryan Judson – With a top-producing real estate professional for a father, Judson witnessed firsthand what it takes to thrive in a competitive market. He credits his success to his ability to leverage the lessons learned from his father’s challenges and achievements, combined with his inherent knowledge of marketing, negotiating and property valuation.
Sarah Jane Tandy – When approaching sellers and buyers alike, Tandy understands the importance of being present for her clients and being a good listener. “I believe you have to be open-minded and patient to truly support your clients. I want to treat everyone like I would want to be treated,” Tandy says.
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September 30th, 2014 at 12:00 pm
One of San Diego’s most highly anticipated fundraisers, this year’s Taste at the Cove featured Carlos Gutierrez of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties reprising his role as Monty Montezuma. Gutierrez also acted as emcee for the event, which was held at La Jolla Cove in September to benefit the San Diego Sports Medicine Foundation (SDSMF).
With quality fare from San Diego’s most acclaimed restaurants and a New York-style fashion show, as well as silent and live auctions, the Taste at the Cove has been a standing room only event for 13 years running. “We were pleased to have Carlos on hand to support our Aztec-themed fundraiser, and I’m proud to report that we raised over $100,000 in funds,” said David Chao, founder and president of SDSMF. (more…)
September 29th, 2014 at 11:27 am
The Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices brand recently celebrated a milestone anniversary. It’s now been one year since the inaugural brand transition, which took place in Southern California. On Sept. 23, 2013, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties transitioned 63 offices and more than 2,500 agents. It’s been an amazing year! In fact, since then Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices has grown to include more than 1,000 offices nationwide. The map above shows offices throughout the United States. As Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices continues to grow, the team is more devoted than ever to creating and delivering an unparalleled customer experience throughout the real estate transaction process.
