Knowing The Facts of Buying a House Is Essential Many potential homebuyers believe they need a 20% down payment and a 780 FICO® score to qualify to buy a home. This stops many people from even trying to jump into homeownership! Here are some facts to help take the fear out of the process: 71% of buyers who purchased homes have put down less than 20%. 78.1% of loan applications were approved last...
Experts Predict a Strong Housing Market for the Rest of 2019 Vector logo of the real estate We’re in the back half of the year, and with a decline in interest rates as well as home price and wage appreciation, many are wondering what the predictions are for the remainder of 2019. Here’s what some of the experts have to say: Ralph McLaughlin, Deputy Chief...
The buyer's demand continues to beat the supply of homes for sale. This means that buyers are often competing with one another for the few listings. Also, the housing inventory is still under the 6-month supply needed to sustain a normal housing market. Now may be the perfect time for you and your family to move....
If you are thinking of buying a home, you may not know where to start. Here is a simple list of 10 steps that you will go through to purchase a home. Please call me with more details about each step and what else may be required in your...
If you live in Southern California, no doubt you have seen what's happening with home prices. They keep going up, and up, and up. Your friends, family have bought homes, you have seen their net worth increase on account of it, and perhaps you are wondering if you should follow suit! There are some fundamental questions you need to ask yourself....
Get Your House Ready For Spring Every spring, your home needs some extra TLC. Whether you plan on selling your home this spring or not, conducting this maintenance will help ensure your home functions well for the rest of the year. I can provide you with a list of specific suggestions for getting your house ready for market and is a great resource for finding local contractors who can...