Early Forecasts For the 2025 Real Estate Market
Looking ahead to 2025, it’s important to know what experts are projecting for the housing market. And whether you’re thinking of buying or selling a home next year, having a clear picture of what they’re calling for can help you make the best possible…
If 2024 is the year for new homeownership for you, then now is the time to reach out to me to talk!
First-time homebuyers bounce back amid rising rates
A New Zillow Report Shows Percentage Back to Numbers From 2019 First-time homebuyers now make up 45% of current homebuyers — up 37% year over year — according to new data from Zillow. The numbers represent a rebound from the lows…
Key Factors That Impact Affordability Today
You can’t read an article about residential real estate without the author mentioning the affordability challenges that today’s buyers face. There’s no doubt homes are less affordable today than they were over the last two years, but that doesn’t mean…
Do I Really Need 20% Down To Buy A Home?
I have been getting the question a lot lately from buyers if they need 20% down to buy a home. That may be true with an investment property or second home but for your primary residence that is not the…
Forget the Price of the Home. The Cost is What Matters.
Home buying activity (demand) is up, and the number of available listings (supply) is down. When demand outpaces supply, prices appreciate. That’s why firms are beginning to increase their projections for home price appreciation going forward. As an example, CoreLogic…
Why You Should Work with a Full Time Real Estate Agent
With the advent of the internet and different broker and brokerage business models, there are a number of ways you can buy or sell a home these days. The key is to find a solution that works best for…
Interest Rates and Buyer Buying Power
I have fielded calls from buyers who had wanted to buy in the last year but felt they were priced out of the market. After a break, they are back, wondering what their next move should be. They want to…
Home Buyer Seminar
You Are Invited! We will be holding a Home Buyer Seminar with special guest Cindy Fraioli, Loan Officer with Guild Mortgage. This seminar will cover the process involved when buying a home and provide mortgage information for lending in today’s…
New Buyer?
Check out this You Tube video- if you are considering buying your first home and have questions about closing costs. Also, Bruce & I are always happy to answer any questions you may have!! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jwQ-CudoM4M
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