New California Law Requires Disclosure of Foreclosure to Tenants

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Daily Real Estate News | Thursday, January 03, 2013 As of Jan. 1, property managers and landlords in California are required to disclose in writing to any prospective tenants if a notice of default has been recorded against the property. The law applies to rentals of single-family homes and apartment buildings of no more than [...]

Real Estate Attorney Jonathan Bishop comments on Buyer Mistakes ~ Kapowich on Real Estate #167

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#167 Kapowich on Real Estate w/Attorney Jonathan Bishop produced by Pat Kapowich on WellcomeMat Jonathan D. Bishop, Esq. Bishop Law Group, A.P.C. 1966 Tice Valley Blvd., #160 Walnut Creek, CA 94595 Tel: 925-482-0900 Fax: 925-482-0901 jonathan@bishoplawgroup.com Realtor Pat Kapowich, Kapowich Real Estate, is a Certified Residential Broker and instructs quarterly in real estate at De [...]

Silicon Valley Home Prices citywide for San Jose, Milpitas, Campbell and Santa Clara

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Single Family-Homes   Realtor Pat Kapowich, Kapowich Real Estate, is a Certified Residential Broker and instructs quarterly in real estate at De Anza College. Contact him at (408) 245-7700 or SiliconValleyBroker@gmail.com Realtor Pat Kapowich. Broker/Owner Certified Residential Broker ABR, CRS, GRI & SRES Home Sales Expertise and Experience (408) 245-7700  

Kapowich on Real Estate #198 featuring Elder Law Attorney Leslie Sugai

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Topic:   “What do we do with the house once Mom has passed away?”   At Carney, Sugai & Sudweeks, Ms. Sugai focuses on probate, trust and estate administration, manages the retainer program and advises clients regarding their estate planning. With compassion and empathy she offers comfort and guidance to her clients, often when they [...]

Shadow Inventory Threat Wanes

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Daily Real Estate News | Thursday, January 03, 2013 The number of homes in “shadow inventory” dropped from 2.6 million in October 2011 to 2.3 million in October 2012, according to a new report from CoreLogic. Shadow inventory refers to the supply of homes that are in foreclosure or have seriously delinquent mortgages but are [...]

Market Wise Q&A: Why Would The Seller Refuse to Issue a Counter-Offer?

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Pat Kapowich for the San Jose Mercury News Q: We were shocked to learn that the sellers walked out while our offer was being presented by our agent. According to our buyer’s agent the seller’s agent just sat there and gleefully let them leave. Isn’t the job of the seller’s agent to start negotiating? A: [...]

California pending home sales decline in November; share of equity sales expands, C.A.R. reports

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For release: December 28, 2012 California pending home sales decline in November; share of equity sales expands, C.A.R. reports LOS ANGELES (Dec. 28) – Seasonal factors sent California pending home sales lower in November, while equity home sales continued their upward trend, the CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® (C.A.R.) reported today. Pending home sales data: C.A.R.’s [...]

Santa Clara County Assessor Larry Stone ~ Kapowich on Real Estate #192

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70 West Hedding Street East Wing San Jose, CA 95110 (408) 299-5500     Realtor Pat Kapowich, Kapowich Real Estate, is a Certified Residential Broker and instructs quarterly in real estate at De Anza College. Contact him at (408) 245-7700 or SiliconValleyBroker@gmail.com Realtor Pat Kapowich. Broker/Owner Certified Residential Broker ABR, CRS, GRI & SRES Home [...]

Silicon Valley Home Prices for Palo Alto, Los Altos, Mountain View & Sunnyvale

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Single Family Homes Condos & Townhouses   Realtor Pat Kapowich, Kapowich Real Estate, is a Certified Residential Broker and instructs quarterly in real estate at De Anza College. Contact him at (408) 245-7700 or SiliconValleyBroker@gmail.com Realtor Pat Kapowich. Broker/Owner Certified Residential Broker ABR, CRS, GRI & SRES Home Sales Expertise and Experience (408) 245-7700  

Aging in Place for Seniors ~ Kapowich on Real Estate #177 (Seniors and Real Estate series)

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Kapowich on Real Estate # 177 produced by Pat Kapowich on WellcomeMat Guests Featured: Tammi Ngyen, Manager of Catholic Charities Home Care Services Non-medical care-giving services to meet the home care needs of most families and situations. Helping individuals to age in place in the comfort of their own home and community. Ginger McClure, Program [...]