Sold – Arroyo Vista 11
An amazing location on Hole 7 of the Arroyo Course with views that just don't stop!
Drone Usage In Gainey Ranch
Gainey Ranch recently stepped out in front of the curve on what will inevitably be a very important issue in the coming years . . . drone usage in our residential communities. As you can see from the photo above, drone photography [...]
iL TOCCO Wine Dinner
Chef Gabrielle Bertaccini of iL TOCCO has done it again! For the third year in a row he has presented the Gainey Ranch Estate Club with a marvelous evening. If you haven't been to one of his hosted wine dinners, please don't [...]
Golf Cottages 34
Single level and all views! . . . Golf Cottages 34 is the perfect vacation retreat whether you're a winter visitor or a full-time resident. This beautiful condo sports a large south-facing patio for winter sun and warmth and views across two [...]
2014 – The Year In Review
This past summer I posted the article "Summer Sizzles, Season Fizzles" referring to the fact that our snowbird real estate selling season here in Gainey (Jan-Apr) had been somewhat disappointing. Now that 2014 is over, let's look back and see if my [...]
Just Where Is That Real Estate Shadow Inventory?
In real estate, the number of homes on the market is commonly referred to as the "inventory". If there are a lot of homes on the market, the inventory is high. If there are only a few homes on the market, the [...]
Five Creative Tactics to Sell Your Home
Sellers are resorting to creative tactics to stage, enhance curb appeal, and sell their homes. These tips may surprise you. Sellers desperate to unload slow movers should re-evaluate their listing price and consider these strategies. 1. Upgrade "When you have a glut [...]
A Buyer’s Guide to Open House Etiquette
Homebuyers get away with a lot of things these days. Lowball offers. Closing cost credits. Tax credits. But just because you're in a hot buyer's market doesn't mean you should waltz into every open house and demand things. (Though you might get [...]
Don’t Fall for Love at First Sight
Shop around to avoid missing red flags or regretting your decision Buying the first house you look at it is kind of like marrying the first person you go on a date with -- not necessarily a good idea. The average homebuyer [...]