There Is No Need For Fear Last week, realtor.com released a survey of active home shoppers (those who plan to purchase their next home in 1 year or less). The survey asked their opinion on an impending recession and its possible impact on the housing market. Two major takeaways from the survey: 42% believe a recession will occur this year or next (another 16% said 2021) 59%...
Here are five compelling reasons listing your home for sale this spring makes sense. 1. Demand Is Strong The latest Buyer Traffic Index from the National Association of Realtors (NAR) shows that buyer demand remains strong throughout the vast majority of the country. These buyers are ready, willing, and able to purchase… and are in the market right now! More often than not,...
Buying a Home If you are thinking of buying a home, you may not know where to start. I am providing a simple list of 10 steps that you will go through to purchase a home. Please give me a call for more details about each step and what else may be required in your area....
Buyer I contacted Ana after doing a random search online. My husband and I live in Washington and we were relocating to southern California. I could not have found a better agent to work with. She sent us listings on a daily basis that matched the criteria I spoke to her about over the phone. Several times we decided to fly down on very last minute trips to look at houses. She was always ready with...
In the current market, it is often cheaper to buy than it is to rent. Choosing the right loan for you is an important step in the home buying process. The chart below shows the 3 types of loans buyers choose:...
Setting up an automatic savings plan that saves a small amount of every check is one of the best ways to save without thinking too much about it. Living within a budget right now will help you save money for down payments while also paying down other debts that might be holding you back. What are you willing to cut back on to make your dreams of homeownership a...
While there are many factors that come into play as to when the best time is to sell a home, there are seasonal advantages. Nationwide, statistics prove that from March to April or May is when sales activity reaches its highest point for home sales. Traditionally, the spring brings warmer weather and a general feeling of optimism. Buyers come out of the woodwork at peak buying season. The downside to...
As home prices continue to appreciate, many potential buyers and sellers aren't sure what it really means for them. Of course, depending on which side of the fence you are on, it means a whole different thing. For those that own homes, the majority of the population, great news. As home prices rise, family wealth increases. In fact, home equity is the single largest source of a family's assets. In...