Northgate Real Estate News
2017 Median Sale Price Up 12%
139 detached homes were sold in Northgate in 2017 (versus 133 in 2016). The average Northgate home sold was 4 bedrooms with 2 baths, 2,453 square feet on a .27 acre lot. The median days on market was 10 and…
$500 to Foothill Middle School Choir
I am so excited to contribute to the Foothill Middle School Choir! According to Choir Director Sally Anderson, sheet music costs $2.50 per copy. Thank you to my wonderful clients for identifying such a worthwhile cause. About my community donation…
Northgate Market 2017 YTD vs. 2016
Quick update on Northgate market data as of June 5th, 2017. While it continues to be a strong sellers’ market, we are seeing an increase in Northgate inventory levels. The effect is predictable: year to date, average days on market…
Northgate Home Sales After 3 Quarters
So far 114 homes were sold in Northgate year to date. Average days on market is holding steady at 16 days while sold price per square foot continues to rise. We did see an increase in days on market in Q3…
The Lure of the Snowbird Lifestyle — Is it Right for You?
If you’re entering your retirement years, you may be considering buying a second home in a warmer (or cooler) clime. Perhaps your goal is to escape the winter weather. Or, maybe you want a home nearer to the grandkids. Whatever…
How do Fed Rate Hikes Affect Mortgages?
Eeeeek! Rates are going up … or are they? Last week, for the first time after years of historically low rates, the Federal Reserve decided to raise short-term interest rates. For homebuyers, any rate hike often is seen a negative,…
Taxes and Your New Home
If you bought a new home in 2015, here are some things to think about as you get ready for tax season: Mortgage Interest One of the biggest perks of owning your own home is the benefit of deducting your…
Dreaming of that New Kitchen or Bath? What Renovations Really Pay
Owners of older homes dream of updating or modernizing kitchens and baths. In fact, before they place their homes on the market, some folks go to all the effort to update the kitchen they’ve been meaning to redo for years…