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Financing, Home Purchase

Applying to Purchase a Home in 2023? Here’s What You Should Avoid.

While it’s exciting to start thinking about moving in and decorating after you’ve applied for your mortgage, there are some key things to keep in mind before you close. Here’s a list of things you may not realize you need to avoid after applying for your home loan. Don’t Deposit Large Sums of Cash: Lenders need to source your money, and […]
Selling

Homeowners Still Have Positive Equity Gains over the Past 12 Months

If you’re a homeowner, your net worth got a big boost over the past few years thanks to rapidly rising home prices. That’s right, despite the headlines, the average homeowner still gained positive equity over the last year in just about every market. While the gains aren’t as dramatic as they were in the previous quarter due […]
Buying, Purchase Home

Key Advantages of Buying a Home Today

There’s no doubt buying a home today is different than it was over the past couple of years, and the shift in the market has led to advantages for buyers today. Right now, there are specific reasons that make this housing market attractive for those who’ve thought about buying but have sidelined their search due to rising […]
Home Purchase

Homeownership wins over Time!

Homeownership Wins Over Time Some Highlights If you’re questioning whether or not to buy a home this year due to today’s cooling market, consider the long-term financial benefits of homeownership. As a homeowner, equity increases your wealth. On average, nationwide, home prices appreciated by 290.2% since 1991. Homeownership wins in the long run. If you’re […]

Financing Applying to Purchase a Home in 2023? Here’s What You Should Avoid. While it’s exciting to start thinking about moving in and decorating after you’ve applied for your mortgage, there are some key things to keep in mind before you close. Here’s a list of things you may not realize you need to avoid after applying for your home loan. Don’t Deposit Large Sums of Cash: Lenders need to source your money, and […]

Selling Homeowners Still Have Positive Equity Gains over the Past 12 Months If you’re a homeowner, your net worth got a big boost over the past few years thanks to rapidly rising home prices. That’s right, despite the headlines, the average homeowner still gained positive equity over the last year in just about every market. While the gains aren’t as dramatic as they were in the previous quarter due […]

Buying Key Advantages of Buying a Home Today There’s no doubt buying a home today is different than it was over the past couple of years, and the shift in the market has led to advantages for buyers today. Right now, there are specific reasons that make this housing market attractive for those who’ve thought about buying but have sidelined their search due to rising […]

Home Purchase Homeownership wins over Time! Homeownership Wins Over Time Some Highlights If you’re questioning whether or not to buy a home this year due to today’s cooling market, consider the long-term financial benefits of homeownership. As a homeowner, equity increases your wealth. On average, nationwide, home prices appreciated by 290.2% since 1991. Homeownership wins in the long run. If you’re […]

Blog Make Proposition 19 work for you! The Home Protection for Seniors, Severely Disabled, Families, and Victims of Wildfire or Natural Disasters Act BASE YEAR VALUE TRANSFER FOR ELIGIBLE HOMEOWNERS Effective April 1, 2021, Homeowners who are 55 years of age and older, severely disabled, or whose property was extensively destroyed by wildfire or natural disasters may be eligible to transfer the […]

Financing Another Interest rate hike. This morning the Fed has announced the .75% increase to the Federal Funds rate as the market was expecting. This was no surprise to anyone, and as was mentioned to us this morning on a zoom sales meeting all eyes were going to be on press conference and Jerome’s Powell’s words. Markets are currently digesting […]

Blog The Journey To Buy a Home Some Highlights When you head out to buy a home, there are a number of key milestones you’ll encounter along the way. The process includes everything from building your team and understanding your finances to going house hunting, making an offer, and more. Your journey starts here. Let’s connect so you have expert guidance each step of the way.

Appraisals Appraisals and Home Inspections Knowledge Is Power When It Comes to Appraisals and Inspections Buyers in today’s market often have questions about the importance of getting a home appraisal and an inspection. That’s because high buyer demand and low housing supply are driving intense competition and leading some buyers to consider waiving those contingencies to stand out in the crowded […]

Blog Halloween Safety Tips Tips for Parents/Homeowners Make sure your child knows how to reach you in case of an emergency. Always know where your child is going and have a predetermined time for them to return home or check in. Be sure your child is wearing a watch that can be read in the dark. Clear your […]