Today’s Biggest Housing Market MythsHave you ever heard the phrase: don’t believe everything you hear? That’s especially true if you’re thinking about buying or selling a home in today’s housing market. There’s a lot of misinformation out there. And right now, making sure you have someone you can go to for trustworthy information is extra important.If you partner with a real estate...

The Number One Mistake Sellers Are Making: Overpricing Their HouseIn today's housing market, many sellers are making a critical mistake: overpricing their houses. This common error can lead to a home sitting on the market for a long time without any offers. And when that happens, the homeowner may have to drop their asking price to try to re-ignite buyer interest.Data from Realtor.com shows the...

What Credit Score Do You Really Need To Buy a House?When you're thinking about buying a home, your credit score is one of the biggest pieces of the puzzle. Think of it like your financial report card that lenders look at when trying to figure out if you qualify, and which home loan will work best for you. As the Mortgage Report says:"Good credit scores communicate to lenders that you have a track record...

The Great Wealth Transfer: A New Era of OpportunityIn recent years, there’s been a significant shift in how wealth is distributed among generations. It’s called the Great Wealth Transfer.Historically, the transfer of wealth from one generation to the next was a more gradual process, often limited to smaller amounts of inheritance or family savings. But today, the scale has increased in a big way....

Good News For Southern California Home Buyers! Mortgage rates have been a hot topic in the housing market, especially for those keeping an eye on affordability. If you’ve been waiting for rates to drop before making a move, your patience may be paying off.Mortgage Rates Decline in Recent WeeksThere’s great news for prospective homebuyers in Riverside and San Bernardino counties. Following the latest...

How Mortgage Rate Changes Impact Your Homebuying PowerIf you’re thinking about buying or selling a home, you’ve probably got mortgage rates on your mind. That’s because you’ve likely heard that mortgage rates impact how much you can afford in your monthly mortgage payment, and you want to factor that into your planning. Here’s what you need to know.What’s Happening with Mortgage...

Hey Southern California! It's time for our monthly Southern California Real Estate Market report where we provide you with the latest and most accurate real estate market updates for the Southland. Today, we'll be sharing market data for the month of June 2024, which is the most recent data available.In this month's report, we'll be focusing on the key statistics that reflect the current conditions of the...

Why a Foreclosure Wave Isn’t on the HorizonEven though data shows inflation is cooling, a lot of people are still feeling the pinch on their wallets. And those high costs on everything from gas to groceries are fueling unnecessary concerns that more people are going to have trouble making their mortgage payments. But, does that mean there’s a big wave of foreclosures coming?Here's a look at why the...