Why Are Home Prices Rising So High? Blame Record-Low Mortgage Rates

From: Realtor.com When the coronavirus pandemic gutted the strongest U.S. economy, many assumed another recession would bring rock-bottom home prices along with it. Instead, home prices defied logical assumptions—and soared to new heights. Paradoxically enough, one of the biggest drivers of the double-digit price hikes is the very same record-low mortgage interest rates that put […]

Real Estate @ a Glance: June 2015 Edition

Here is the most recent information on the San Diego housing market. For specific information on your neighborhood or a market analysis on your home, please send me an email or call me at 619-888-2117. Reportable Period :: APRIL 2015 :: SAN DIEGO ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® Median Sales Price: $462,500 Days on the Market Until Sale: […]

Buyers’ Remorse in Real Estate

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Real Estate @ a Glance: October 2014 Edition

Here is the most recent information on the San Diego housing market. For specific information on your neighborhood or a market analysis on your home, please send me an email or call me at 619-888-2117. Reportable Period :: September 2014 :: SAN DIEGO ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® Markets across the nation seem to be back on […]

The Best and Worst Uses for HELOCs

Home equity is a valuable asset for every homeowner and can provide funds for just about anything. However, when deciding to tap into your home equity, homeowners should use extreme caution and decide how valuable the investment will be in a few years. An advantage to tapping into your home equity loan is the interest […]

School or Pool – Which factors more for home buyers

6 things homebuyers should avoid doing once they are preapproved for a mortgage

Making other major purchases or applying for new credit can turn experience into big hassle You have done the hard part in the homebuying process and chosen a lender and a real estate agent to work with. You have also gone out and found the home of your dreams! Best of all, your team […]

Everything You Need to Know About Cash Buyers

From: Zillow Blog Even as the share of all-cash sales falls in many areas, it’s pretty clear that cash is still king, especially at the lower end of the market. This makes it more difficult for traditional buyers to compete with cash offers, especially in a tight inventory environment. So who are these cash buyers, and […]

How Do Buyers Evaluate Real Estate Crushes

Buying beats renting in most of America

By: Trey Garrison We already know that buying a home is cheaper than renting in most major metros, but now comes evidence that buying a home is a better financial decision than renting for homebuyers who plan to stay in their home for at least two years in half of all U.S. markets. The […]