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If you’re trying to decide if you’re ready to buy a home, there’s probably a lot on your mind. You’re thinking about your finances, today’s mortgage rates and home prices, the limited supply of homes for sale, and more. And, you’re juggling how all of those things will impact the choice you’ll make.
Read MoreThere are a few things you should consider when deciding what to renovate and update before listing this season. Here are three things to keep top of mind as you’re making your list of projects to tackle this year.
Read MoreIf you were thinking about buying a home this year, but already pressed pause on your plans due to rising home prices and increasing mortgage rates, there’s something you should consider.
Read MoreSelling your house is no simple task. And when you sell on your own. Working with an agent is the best way to ensure you have an expert on your side to guide you at every turn.
Read MoreHere’s a list of things you shouldn’t do after applying for a mortgage. They’re all important to know – or simply just good reminders – for the process.
Read MoreNationally, the best time to buy in 2021 is the week of October 3-9. This week historically has shown the best balance of market conditions that favor buyers.
Read MoreWith forbearance plans about to come to an end, many are concerned the housing market will experience a wave of foreclosures like what happened after the housing bubble 15 years ago. Here are four reasons why that won’t happen.
Read MoreFor more than a year now, the housing market has been a perfect storm for sellers, but the winds may finally be shifting.
In today’s real estate market, low inventory and high demand are driving up home prices. As many as 54% of homes are getting offers over the listing price, based on the latest Realtors Confidence Index from the National Association of Realtors (NAR).
Read MoreFor starters, interest rates are at HISTORIC lows which makes locking in a great rate on your mortgage super appealing – if you’re ready. It’s also important to be prepared before you dive into the process, especially with the lack of inventory we’re experiencing, so let’s chat! Here are a few questions I would consider before taking your next step!
Read MoreOnce you’ve found the right home and applied for a mortgage, there are some key things to keep in mind before you close. You’re undoubtedly excited about the opportunity to decorate your new place, but before you make any large purchases, move your money around, or make any major life changes, consult your lender – someone who is qualified to tell you how your financial decisions may impact your home loan.
Read MoreConventional wisdom would suggest that making one of the biggest financial decisions of your entire life is something best done outside of a global pandemic and consequent economic recession. Uncertainty is elevated, people are losing jobs, financial markets are volatile, and businesses face difficulty remaining afloat. In general, these arguments hold water—if you have recently lost your job, it is likely not the best time to purchase a new home.
Read MoreWith no stimulus deal in sight, more than 12 million Americans are set to lose their pandemic unemployment benefits on December 26. An estimated 750,000 of those will be Californians, most of them losing their Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA), the rest pushed out of traditional unemployment assistance (UI) by the expiration of a CARES Act provision.
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