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According to information from realtor.com, 23.4 percent of houses on the market on California have seen price reductions. This ranks California seventh in the country. The full ten include: Arizona, 40.4% Nevada, 38.8% Utah, 32.3% Colorado, 29.2% Idaho, 27.2% Washington, 25.3% California, 23.4% Texas, 23.3% Georgia, 21.7% South Carolina, 21.7%

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Nearly 24% of California houses for sale have reduced prices - Green Escrow Services, Inc According to information from realtor.com, 23.4 percent of houses on the market on California have seen price reductions. This ranks California seventh in the country. The full ten include: Arizona, 40.4% Nevada, 38.8% Utah, 32.3% Colorado, 29.2% Idaho, 27.2% Washington, 25.3% California, 23.4% Texa...

With the real estate market so tight, bidding wars are very common. It's important to understand these best practices: Know a home's true value. It's common these days to place a home's initial asking price slightly below value. This will usually elicit multiple offers going higher and higher. However, some buyers will pull out if they assume the house is being overvalued....

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Metro areas with the least expensive new construction in the US include: Jacksonville, NC Greenville, SC Oklahoma City, OK Odessa, TX Cincinnati, OH Jacksonville, FL Albuquerque, NM Detroit, MI Chicago, IL Tucson, AZ

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Cheapest new construction in the US - Green Escrow Services, Inc Metro areas with the least expensive new construction in the US include: Jacksonville, NC Greenville, SC Oklahoma City, OK Odessa, TX Cincinnati, OH Jacksonville, FL Albuquerque, NM Detroit, MI Chicago, IL Tucson, AZ

As Covid - hopefully - winds down, many workers are returning to the office, at least on a part-time basis. With that, many of the large at-home offices are no longer needed, many homeowners are opting for simpler compartmental areas. One thing that has changed is an appreciation of air circulation. Larger openings - windows, skylights, sliding doors - are becoming the norm....

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Homes in a post-pandemic world - Green Escrow Services, Inc As Covid – hopefully – winds down, many workers are returning to the office, at least on a part-time basis. With that, many of the large at-home offices are no longer needed, many homeowners are opting for simpler compartmental areas. One thing that has changed is an appreciation of air circulat...

2022 home buying tips from realtor.com Start with your best offer. In today's market, the offer-counter offer is no longer being played. Shop for houses below what you can afford. Expect to go higher than the asking price. Make sure you're pre-approved for a mortgage before you start looking. Act fast. If you see something you, like make an offer. Expec to make many many offers on different homes before one is accepted.

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Home buying in 2022 - Green Escrow Services, Inc 2022 home buying tips from realtor.com Start with your best offer. In today’s market, the offer-counter offer is no longer being played. Shop for houses below what you can afford. Expect to go higher than the asking price. Make sure you’re pre-approved for a mortgage before you start looking. Ac...

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The Federal Reserve has hinted that higher interest rates are coming soon - quite possibly at its March meeting. Rates are already higher: 3.05 percent on December 23 to 3.55 percent on January 27. While higher rates may limit some would-be buyers, the fact rates are still near historic lows and the uncertainty about how the rates may eventually go, could actually push more buyers into the market. Most experts expect buyer demand to remain strong even as inventory remains low.

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Expect higher interest rates - Green Escrow Services, Inc The Federal Reserve has hinted that higher interest rates are coming soon – quite possibly at its March meeting. Rates are already higher: 3.05 percent on December 23 to 3.55 percent on January 27. While higher rates may limit some would-be buyers, the fact rates are still near historic lows and t...

As property values continue to rise - 13.3 percent in September over 2020, according to the National Association of Realtors - analysts believe that there will be a significant increase in property taxes in the new year. While 18 states limit how much property taxes can increase in one year - including California, where the limit is 2 percent - homeowners can expect to see some increase across the board....

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Higher property taxes coming nationwide - Green Escrow Services, Inc As property values continue to rise – 13.3 percent in September over 2020, according to the National Association of Realtors – analysts believe that there will be a significant increase in property taxes in the new year. While 18 states limit how much property taxes can increase in one year – ...

CCAR's Young Professionals Network is excited to host our first in-person event since March 2020! Get your tickets now: https://tinyurl.com/YPN-Dec-1 and join us for a fantastic time of Happy Hour socializing and networking opportunities. Venue capacity is limited so don't wait. $10 gets you food, a drink, a raffle entry and a good time!

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With the eviction ban scheduled to end at the end of September, many renters and landlords are still waiting for their share of $500 million in federal aid that has already been allocated to the Bay Area. To date, California housing officials have received requests for $1.4 billion in relief and paid out $426 million — approximately 30% — since the program began in March....

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Rent relief continues at a slow pace - Green Escrow Services, Inc With the eviction ban scheduled to end at the end of September, many renters and landlords are still waiting for their share of $500 million in federal aid that has already been allocated to the Bay Area. To date, California housing officials have received requests for $1.4 billion in relief and pai...

In a sign of colling demand, home showings declined in July compared to previous months. However, even with the decline 110 markets averaged more than 20 showings per listing during the first five days on the market. Showings per listing dropped four months in a row, with July's showings down 33 percent from March 2021. The Northeast saw the largest decline at 15.2 percent while the South actually increased by 7.7 percent.

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Showing traffic declines in July - Green Escrow Services, Inc In a sign of colling demand, home showings declined in July compared to previous months. However, even with the decline 110 markets averaged more than 20 showings per listing during the first five days on the market. Showings per listing dropped four months in a row, with July’s showings down 33 p...

It is estimated that as many as 575,000 homeowners will have their forbearance plans expire in late September or early October. Mortgage providers have been adding staff and plan to be creative in assisting borrowers who are still struggling to pay their bills. As many as 7.25 American homeowners took part in forbearance programs at some point during the pandemic. Approximately 72 percent of those have already exited the programs.

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Forbearance programs nearing expiration - Green Escrow Services, Inc It is estimated that as many as 575,000 homeowners will have their forbearance plans expire in late September or early October. Mortgage providers have been adding staff and plan to be creative in assisting borrowers who are still struggling to pay their bills. As many as 7.25 American homeowners to...

Real estate 2021 going forward
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Real estate 2021 going forward - Green Escrow Services, Inc With the economy slowly recovering, more and more people getting vaccinated, and an improved optimistic spirit it may not be too foolish to forecast what’s coming in the remainder of 2021. Mortgage rates will rise. While still quite low, rates have been increasing and it’s expected this trend wi...

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🌼🌸🌺SPRING HAS SPRUNG - Women’s Council of Realtors Contra Costa- SPRING FLING MIXER🌺🌸🌼

“The beautiful spring came, and when nature resumes her loveliness, the human soul is apt to revive also.”

🌸🥂🌱🌷🥃💐Drinks with the Board!💐🥃🌷🌱🥂🌸

🍸🥃This spontaneous mixer is sponsored by Tracy Harrington of Green Escrow Services & Kim Falahati - KF Family Matters🍾🥂

Woman’s Council of Realtors Contra Costa would love to cordially invite you to the first Mixer in at least a year.

🌟This is an impromptu event so anyone is invited

Come have a drink, meet a few new members and smell the flowers! 🌸🌼

Save the Date: Thursday April 22nd / 4pm-7pm.
Location: Masses 2721 N Main st, Walnut Creek Ca 94597

🌼🌸🌺SPRING HAS SPRUNG - Women’s Council of Realtors Contra Costa- SPRING FLING MIXER🌺🌸🌼

“The beautiful spring came, and when nature resumes her loveliness, the human soul is apt to revive also.”

🌸🥂🌱🌷🥃💐Drinks with the Board!💐🥃🌷🌱🥂🌸

🍸🥃This spontaneous mixer is sponsored by Tracy Harrington of Green Escrow Services & Kim Falahati - KF Family Matters🍾🥂

Woman’s Council of Realtors Contra Costa would love to cordially invite you to the first Mixer in at least a year.

🌟This is an impromptu event so anyone is invited

Come have a drink, meet a few new members and smell the flowers! 🌸🌼

Save the Date: Thursday April 22nd / 4pm-7pm.
Location: Masses 2721 N Main st, Walnut Creek Ca 94597

You don't want to miss this!!

Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: Restaurant panel. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting. Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: Restaurant panel. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.

Come hear from our local restaurant owners!

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Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: Restaurant panel. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting. Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: Restaurant panel. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.

Green Escrow is hosting our 4th ZOOM panel! Come hear from our awesome speakers!! Our speakers will be San Ramon Police Chief, Craig Stevens, SRV Fire Battalion Chief John Viera , and JUST ADDED Elizabeth Johnson from Johnson Law Firm discussing the importance of Trusts!! Bring your questions!
Register here via ZOOM and the link will be sent to you...
Oct 28, 2020 11:30 AM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
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Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: Round 4 ZOOM panel. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting. Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: Round 4 ZOOM panel. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.

Green Escrow is hosting our 4th ZOOM panel! Come hear from our awesome speakers!! Our speakers will be San Ramon Police Chief, Craig Stevens, SRV Fire Battalion Chief John Viera , and JUST ADDED Elizabeth Johnson from Johnson Law Firm discussing the importance of Trusts!! Bring your questions!

Register here via ZOOM and the link will be sent to you...
Oct 28, 2020 11:30 AM Pacific Time (US and Canada)

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Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: Round 4 ZOOM panel. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting. Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: Round 4 ZOOM panel. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.

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We are having Round 3 of our very popular and informative ZOOM meetings!
The date is September 9th at 10am
Our speakers will be the beloved Mayor of San Ramon, Mr. Bill Clarkson and the very honorable Danville Chief of Police, Mr. Allan Shields. Come get an update on what is going on in our communities and be ready with your questions! You don't want to miss it!
Please register via ZOOM at the link below!
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We look forward to seeing you! Anyone and everyone is welcome to attend!!

Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: Round 3!. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting. Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: Round 3!. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.

REMINDER!! Don't forget to register!
We are having Round 3 of our very popular and informative ZOOM meetings!
The date is September 9th at 10am
Our speakers will be the beloved Mayor of San Ramon, Mr. Bill Clarkson and the very honorable Danville Chief of Police, Mr. Allan Shields. Come get an update on what is going on in our communities and be ready with your questions! You don't want to miss it!
Please register via ZOOM at the link below!
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZElcemprzoiGNQ1-jEmv6o-N2IQxwIYMwCo
We look forward to seeing you! Anyone and everyone is welcome to attend!!

Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: Round 3!. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting. Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: Round 3!. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.

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CAN'T WAIT FOR THIS! Don't forget to register!
We are having Round 3 of our very popular and informative ZOOM meetings!
The date is September 9th at 10am
Our speakers will be the beloved Mayor of San Ramon, Mr. Bill Clarkson and the very honorable Danville Chief of Police, Mr. Allan Shields. Come get an update on what is going on in our communities and be ready with your questions! You don't want to miss it!
Please register via ZOOM at the link below!
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZElcemprzoiGNQ1-jEmv6o-N2IQxwIYMwCo
We look forward to seeing you! Anyone and everyone is welcome to attend!!

Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: Round 3!. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting. Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: Round 3!. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.

We are having Round 3 of our very popular and informative ZOOM meetings!
The date is September 9th at 10am
Our speakers will be the beloved Mayor of San Ramon, Mr. Bill Clarkson and the very honorable Danville Chief of Police, Mr. Allan Shields. Come get an update on what is going on in our communities and be ready with your questions! You don't want to miss it!
Please register via ZOOM at the link below!
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZElcemprzoiGNQ1-jEmv6o-N2IQxwIYMwCo

We look forward to seeing you! Anyone and everyone is welcome to attend!!

Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: Round 3!. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting. Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: Round 3!. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.

Round 3 ZOOM meeting!

You don't want to miss it! Our guest speaker is Mr. Mayor Bill Clarkson from San Ramon. He will be speaking about the current state of the city in these crazy times and their efforts to ensure our safety.
We will also have another speaker-TBD
ZOOM call is Wednesday, September 9th at 10am
Please register here!
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZElcemprzoiGNQ1-jEmv6o-N2IQxwIYMwCo

Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: Round 3!. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting. Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: Round 3!. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.

Hi All! Hope you are staying safe and healthy!
We are a small boutique style company and yes, we handle the title as well. Open escrow with us and we handle EVERYTHING! Come experience our extraordinary service (because of our size)! We do not lay off and re-hire. All of our staff is still working since Day 1 of this pandemic!

Stay safe friends!