It’s Tax Season… Use Your Refund to Jump Start Your Down Payment Savings!

By |2020-05-15T13:36:59-07:00February 28th, 2018|Categories: Down Payments, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Real Estate|

According to data released by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Americans can expect an estimated average refund of $2,840 this year when filing their taxes. This is down slightly from the average refund of $2,895, last year. Tax refunds are often thought of as ‘extra money’ that can be used toward larger goals; for anyone [...]

Latest NAR Data Shows Now Is a Great Time to Sell!

By |2020-05-15T13:36:59-07:00February 26th, 2018|Categories: For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Move-Up Buyers, Real Estate|

We all realize that the best time to sell anything is when demand for that item is high, and the supply of that item is limited. Two major reports released by the National Association of Realtors (NAR) revealed information that suggests that now is a great time to sell your house. Let’s look at the data covered in [...]

Mortgage Rates on FIRE! Home Prices Up in Smoke?

By |2018-02-22T11:00:10-07:00February 22nd, 2018|Categories: First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Interest Rates, Move-Up Buyers, Pricing, Real Estate|

Mortgage interest rates have already risen by over a quarter of a percentage point in 2018. Many are projecting that rates could increase to 5% by the end of the year. What impact will rising rates have on house values? Many quickly jump to the conclusion that an increase in mortgage rates will have a [...]

80% of Renters Believe Homeownership is a Part of Their American Dream

By |2018-02-21T11:00:45-07:00February 21st, 2018|Categories: First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Millennials, Real Estate, Rent vs. Buy|

According to the latest Aspiring Home Buyers Profile by the National Association of Realtors (NAR), 82% of surveyed renters desire to own a home in the future, with 80% believing homeownership is a big part of achieving their American Dream. The profile went on to state that 50% of millennials believe that their rent will [...]

2 Ways to Get the Most Money from The Sale of Your Home

By |2018-02-20T11:00:40-07:00February 20th, 2018|Categories: For Sellers, FSBO's, Move-Up Buyers, Pricing, Real Estate, Selling Myths|

Every homeowner wants to make sure they maximize their financial reward when selling their home. But how do you guarantee that you receive the maximum value for your house? Here are two keys to ensure that you get the highest price possible. 1. Price it a LITTLE LOW  This may seem counterintuitive, but let’s look [...]

Top 5 Reasons to Hire a Real Estate Professional When Buying or Selling!

By |2018-02-19T11:00:33-07:00February 19th, 2018|Categories: First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, For Sellers, FSBO's, Move-Up Buyers, Real Estate|

Whether you are buying or selling a home it can be quite the adventure, which is why you need an experienced real estate professional to guide you on the path to achieving your ultimate goal. But in this world of instant gratification and internet searches, many sellers think that they can ‘For Sale by Owner’ or ‘FSBO.’ [...]

Should I Wait Until Next Year to Buy? Or Buy Now? [INFOGRAPHIC]

By |2018-02-16T11:00:01-07:00February 16th, 2018|Categories: First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Infographics, Interest Rates, Millennials, Move-Up Buyers, Pricing, Real Estate|

Some Highlights: The Cost of Waiting to Buy is defined as the additional funds it would take to buy a home if prices & interest rates were to increase over a period of time. Freddie Mac predicts interest rates to rise to 5.1% by 2019. CoreLogic predicts home prices to appreciate by 4.3% over the [...]

Calm Down! The Real Estate Market is NOT Falling Apart

By |2020-05-15T13:36:59-07:00February 15th, 2018|Categories: First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Housing Market Updates, Move-Up Buyers, Real Estate|

There has been tremendous volatility in certain markets over the last few weeks (for example, the stock and currency markets). When this happens, some tend to lump all of their investments together and create an almost ‘Armageddon’ scenario where everything loses value quickly and dramatically. Real estate is an investment that can get caught up [...]

Which Comes First… Marriage or Mortgage?

By |2018-02-14T11:00:59-07:00February 14th, 2018|Categories: First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Real Estate|

According to the National Association of REALTORS most recent Profile of Home Buyers & Sellers, married couples once again dominated the first-time homebuyer statistics in 2017 at 57% of all buyers. It is no surprise that having two incomes to save for down payments and contribute to monthly housing costs makes buying a home more attainable. But, many couples [...]

Low Inventory Pushes Home Prices Higher

By |2018-02-13T11:00:02-07:00February 13th, 2018|Categories: First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, For Sellers, Move-Up Buyers, Pricing, Real Estate|

According to CoreLogic’s latest Home Price Index, prices appreciated by 6.9% year-over-year from December 2016 to December 2017 on a national level. This marks the fifth month in a row with at least a 6.9% increase. Dr. Frank Nothaft, Chief Economist for CoreLogic, gave insight into the reason behind the large appreciation, “The number of [...]