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3 Reasons This is NOT the 2008 Real Estate Market

By |2019-10-17T03:00:05-07:00October 17th, 2019|Categories: First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Move-Up Buyers, Real Estate|

Today’s real estate market is nothing like the 2008 market. When an economic slowdown happens, it won’t resemble the last one. No one knows for sure when the next recession will occur. What is known, however, is that the upcoming economic slowdown will not be caused by a housing market crash, as was the case [...]

You Need More Than a Guide. You Need a Sherpa.

By |2019-10-10T03:00:18-07:00October 10th, 2019|Categories: First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Move-Up Buyers, Real Estate|

In today’s world, hiring an agent who has a finger on the pulse of the market will make your buying or selling experience an educated one. In a normal housing market, whether you’re buying or selling a home, you need an experienced guide to help you navigate the process. You need someone you can turn [...]

Homeownership is the Top Contributor to Your Net Worth

By |2019-10-09T03:00:04-07:00October 9th, 2019|Categories: Demographics, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Move-Up Buyers, Real Estate|

Recently two U.S. Census Bureau researchers released their findings on the biggest determinants of household wealth. What they found may help shape your view on building your family’s net worth. Many people plan to build their net worth by buying CDs or stocks, or just having a savings account. Recently, however, Economist Jonathan Eggleston and [...]

4 Tips to Improve Your Home and Save on Your Energy Bill

By |2020-05-15T13:36:42-07:00October 2nd, 2019|Categories: For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Real Estate|

By making a few key upgrades to your home, you’ll save on your utility bills and improve the energy efficiency of your home. When you’re ready to sell your house, these key features will make it even more attractive to potential buyers. As a homeowner, it’s important to keep your home running efficiently, not only [...]

Are You Ready for the ‘Black Friday’ of Real Estate?

By |2019-09-25T03:00:23-07:00September 25th, 2019|Categories: Buying Myths, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Move-Up Buyers, Pricing, Real Estate|

According to a new study from realtor.com, the week of September 22 is the best time of year to buy a home, making it ‘Black Friday’ for homebuyers. Every year, ‘Black Friday’ is a highly anticipated event for eager shoppers. Some people prepare for weeks, crafting and refining a strategic shopping agenda, determining exactly when [...]

One of the Top Reasons to Own a Home

By |2019-09-19T03:00:40-07:00September 19th, 2019|Categories: First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Move-Up Buyers, Real Estate, Rent vs. Buy|

One of the benefits of homeownership is that it is a “forced savings plan.” Here’s how it works: You make a mortgage payment each month. Part of that payment is applied to the principal balance of your mortgage. Each month you owe less on the home. The difference between the value of the home and [...]

Home Prices Increase in Every Price Range

By |2019-09-17T03:00:50-07:00September 17th, 2019|Categories: For Buyers, For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Interest Rates, Move-Up Buyers, Pricing, Real Estate|

Price appreciation can differ depending on your price range. CoreLogic analyzed four individual home prices tiers and shares the increase in each one. CoreLogic’s Home Price Index (HPI) Report revealed, “National home prices increased 3.6% year over year in July 2019 and are forecast to increase 5.4% from July 2019 to July 2020.” They also [...]