Plain-English notes from someone who's been pricing Bakersfield homes for three decades. New posts each week. Sample posts below — content reflects the type and tone Kelly publishes.
Median price up 2.4% YoY, days-on-market trending shorter, and a quiet shift in the type of move-up buyer showing up at open houses. Here's what the numbers mean for sellers this summer. The headline number isn't the whole story — context is. I'll walk through which sub-areas are pulling the average up, what's happening at the entry-level price point, and what move-up sellers should know before listing this June.
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Lower interest in entry-level listings is creating room — and pricing power — for families trading up. The window won't stay open forever; here's how to think about it.
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From the design center to the punch-list, here's the inside view of how a new-construction sale actually unfolds — and the three questions to ask before you sign the reservation form.
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