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Have You Budgeted for Closing Costs?

By |2020-05-15T13:36:41-07:00December 9th, 2019|Categories: First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Move-Up Buyers, Pricing, Real Estate|

Saving for a down payment is a key step in the homebuying process, and it’s not the only piece you need to include in your budget. Another factor that’s important to plan for is the closing costs required to obtain a mortgage. What Are Closing Costs? According to Trulia, “When you close on a home, a [...]

What is the Best Investment for Americans?

By |2020-05-15T13:36:41-07:00December 5th, 2019|Categories: First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Housing Market Updates, Move-Up Buyers, Real Estate|

Some are reporting that there is trepidation regarding the real estate market in the United States. Apparently, the American people are quite comfortable. Porch.com, a major network helping homeowners with their renovation projects, recently conducted a survey which asked Americans: “What do you believe is the safest investment over the next 10 years?” U.S. housing [...]

It’s ‘National Roof Over Your Head’ Day!

By |2019-12-03T04:00:18-07:00December 3rd, 2019|Categories: First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, For Sellers, Move-Up Buyers, Real Estate, Rent vs. Buy|

Did you know that each year in the United States, we celebrate “National Roof Over Your Head Day” on December 3rd? As noted on the National Calendar, it was “created as a day to be thankful for what you have, starting with the roof over your head. There are many things that we have that [...]

Buyers Are Looking For Your Home [INFOGRAPHIC]

By |2019-11-29T04:00:44-07:00November 29th, 2019|Categories: First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Infographics, Move-Up Buyers, Real Estate|

Some Highlights: Existing Home Sales are currently at an annual pace of 5.46 million. The inventory of existing homes for sale remains below the 6 months needed for a normal market and is now at a 3.9-month supply. Inventory remains low due to high demand from buyers who are still looking for a house to [...]

Tips to Sell Your Home Faster

By |2020-05-15T13:36:41-07:00November 27th, 2019|Categories: For Sellers, Move-Up Buyers, Real Estate|

When selling your house, there are a few key things you can prioritize to have the greatest impact for a faster sale: 1. Make Buyers Feel at Home Declutter your home! Pack away all personal items like pictures, awards, and sentimental belongings. Make buyers feel like they belong in the house. According to the 2019 Profile [...]

7 Reasons to List Your House This Holiday Season

By |2019-11-25T04:00:45-07:00November 25th, 2019|Categories: First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, For Sellers, Move-Up Buyers, Real Estate|

Around this time each year, many homeowners decide to wait until after the holidays to list their houses. Similarly, others who already have their homes on the market remove their listings until the spring. Let’s unpack the top reasons why listing your house now or keeping it on the market this winter may be the [...]

Buyers Are Looking Now. Are You Ready to List Your Home?

By |2019-11-20T04:00:25-07:00November 20th, 2019|Categories: For Buyers, For Sellers, Move-Up Buyers, Real Estate|

Inventory on the market today is low, especially among existing homes in the entry and middle-level tiers of the market. It is hovering well below the 6-month supply typically found in a more normal market, as shown in the graph below: With inventory being one of the biggest housing market challenges today, finding a starter [...]

Expert Advice: 3 Benefits to Owning a Home

By |2020-05-15T13:36:42-07:00November 19th, 2019|Categories: First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Move-Up Buyers, Real Estate|

Success is something often worth repeating, and Brent Sutherland, a Certified Financial Planner and Real Estate Investor, has certainly made his way in a momentum-driving direction. Here are 3 tips he shares from a recent piece in Business Insider on the benefits of owning real estate: 1. Real estate diversifies your income “While it is [...]

This is Not 2008 All Over Again: The Mortgage Lending Factor

By |2020-05-15T13:36:42-07:00November 14th, 2019|Categories: First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Move-Up Buyers, Real Estate|

Some are afraid the real estate market may be looking a lot like it did prior to the housing crash in 2008. One of the factors they’re pointing at is the availability of mortgage money. Recent articles about the availability of low-down payment loans and down payment assistance programs are causing concern that we’re returning [...]