The Modern Way to Meet Your Neighbors

Have you heard about Nextdoor? It’s a social networking site for neighborhoods and today we’re discussing some of its features.

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Recently I had the opportunity to speak with Karilyn Thibodeau from the social networking website Nextdoor. 

If you aren’t already familiar with Nextdoor, the main thing you need to know is that it’s a networking site for neighborhoods.

Since the trend of introducing yourself to the neighbors in person has become less and less prevalent, Nextdoor’s goal is to connect communities. 

The thing that sets Nextdoor apart is that everyone must be verified. If someone is shown as living in a home on Nextdoor, that information is verified by the site to ensure that you know who you’re really connecting with. 

Additionally, everyone must upload their real name and photo. Putting a face and name to your neighbors can make a big difference. 

Nextdoor has also recently added a new Pet Directory feature. In fact, one major use people have found for Nextdoor is communicating with their neighbors to find lost pets. 

Putting a face and name to your neighbors can make a big difference.

When you upload your pet’s information on Nextdoor you’re not only taking preemptive steps in case they’re ever loss, you’re also letting your neighbors get to know you a little better. 

Many people have been in a situation where they’ve approached a neighbor on a walk to ask their dog’s name. With Nextdoor’s Pet Directory feature, you’ll already know. 

Karilyn was also excited to let me know about another exciting feature coming soon to Nextdoor—a real estate section. Homeowners understand that listings in their neighborhood directly affect the value of their own homes.

When you live in a neighborhood, it’s natural to be curious about what’s going on in the world of real estate as it relates to your community. 

The real estate section in Nextdoor is different because, as with everything else on the site, what you are able to see is always specific to your neighborhood. You’ll be able to see what listings are priced at, what agents are working with those listings, and more. 

If you have any other questions or would like more information, feel free to give me a call or send me an email. I look forward to hearing from you soon.

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"This particular client of mine enjoyed a smooth and stress-free transaction. I sold his old home and moved him into a new house, and the transaction was expertly facilitated. There were a lot of moving parts involved, but this buyer never felt the pressure because my team took care of all the little details for him.

I kept in close contact with this buyer, and I did this to the point where he began wondering if he was my only client. We took very good care of him, and he walked away a very happy buyer." - Scott

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"Perry has lived in North Ridge for a little over 40 years. When he and his family got to the point where they wanted to sell their house, the only person who came to mind was me. 

They chose me because I have worked in the area for many years and have built relationships with people here. Perry liked that I'm an earnest, hardworking agent who doesn't put any unnecessary pressure on people. He also liked the fact that I was always available to answer his selling questions. 

The sale was a complete success. The first potential buyer I brought to the home ended up buying it! Not only that, but they bought it for more money than Perry was asking for! He couldn't be more excited, and would highly recommend that anyone looking to buy or sell a home work with our team!

If you're curious about how we can help you, don't hesitate to reach out to us!" - Scott

The San Fernando Valley Real Estate Market Is Going Strong

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Today, I'll give you a quick real estate market update for the San Fernando Valley. Fall is upon us, we're beginning the fourth quarter, and things are still going strong.

If you look all the way back to January 2015, there were 2,743 homes for sale. That number went up to almost 3,000 homes at the end of May, and by the end of August, we had almost 3,300 homes on the market. That's still a seller's market. As I've mentioned before, you need to have 7,500 homes for sale to have a neutral market.

Last month, the interest rates dipped and the inventory dropped to 2,279. Now, it is kind of a seasonal pattern for inventory to drop in September. However, since the interest rates dipped, a lot of buyers went out and purchased homes, which contributed to the homes on the market dropping from 3,300 to 2,279.

Right now, you're looking at a less than 3-month supply of inventory on the market. The average number of days on market is 66, and we're still seeing a lot of multiple offer situations. If you put your home on the market and price it correctly, you can still attract multiple offers to your property.

That is our market update. If you have any questions, give me a call or send me an email. I look forward to hearing from you!

Why Should You Visit Alaska?

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I'm coming to you today from Humpy Cove in Resurrection Bay, which is just outside of Seward, AK.

Obviously one of the biggest reasons that anyone comes to Alaska is for the wilderness. Alaska is twice the size of the state of Texas, and much of it is untouched. Only 20% of the state is accessible by road, so you have a lot of untouched real estate.

Alaska also has over 100,000 glaciers, both large and small. Their majestic turquoise color is something that everyone should see, and there are even rivers and caves inside of these glaciers that you can explore.

Mount McKinley is another reason to come here. Standing at 20,320 ft., it is the tallest peak in all of North America. Alaska is actually home to 17 of the 20 tallest peaks in North America.

While not a lot of people live in Alaska, there are huge populations of wildlife that do. There are Grizzly bears, bald eagles, whales, moose and more. Occasionally you'll even see a Moose wandering through Anchorage!

Hopefully this was fun for you - and as always - please don't hesitate to contact us if you're trying to buy or sell real estate in Southern California!