Buying a house from a builder seems simple -- you show up, sign in, view the model, pick out your lot and upgrades, and sign. “Why do I need an agent for that?” I hear you asking... Read on, my friend.

For owners of Dublin Ranch homes, condos and townhouses, owing more than your home is worth is a grim reality.  In an economy where everyone is making less, some with lost jobs and have no income, practically everyone's savings have deflated because of the "sliding" stock market, and it's easy to see why our home prices have fallen -- it's important for you to know that none of the above is your fault.

Buying a house from a builder seems simple -- you show up, sign in, view the model, pick out your lot and upgrades, and sign. “Why do I need an agent for that?” I hear you asking... Read on, my friend.

If you were buying someone else’s home, an agent would probably write an offer on your behalf on a form produced and copy-written by the California Association of Realtors (C.A.R.). It’s a form that agents like me use every day, and one with which we are highly familiar. The most important thing about it, though, is the fact that it’s non-biased; it’s your agent who fills in the blanks and checks the boxes to make it more to the buyer or seller’s advantage.

Inventory of Dublin Ranch condos fell 9% in the month of October ’08 versus September ‘08, but still has a long way to go before buyers will not have a strong advantage.  According to Trendgraphix, Inc. who takes their information straight from the Multiple Listing Service, inventory in Dublin dropped from 7.5 to 6.8 months.