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Buyer’s Market vs. Seller’s Market
Do you know the difference between the buyer’s vs seller’s market? Most people will get these two mixed up. Read more to learn the difference.
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Leasing Market
The leasing market is shifting and I am here to let you know what is happening…
Do You Know The Steps In Buying A House?
Buying a home is a huge responsibility; it is also a huge opportunity. Before you leap into all of the benefits of homeownership, you should get prepared first, and learn the process of buying a home.
Should You Buy a House Now or Wait?
Home prices continue to climb, and interest rates have gone up as well, increasing the cost of homeownership. Many home buyers are questioning if buying a house still worth it in 2022?
Avoid Overpaying Houses in
Today’s Market
The first step to a new home is putting in the work and finding out how much you can afford. Read more to see 4 great tips you can use to avoid overpaying in today’s changing housing market.
Flipping Homes
Flipping a house is not as easy as it looks on television shows, the process can be very stressful. During the time of flipping a house you can learn many things like the local real estate market! After seeing the new and improved house, it will feel like a very big accomplishment. This can be a great real estate investment as long as it is done right.
California Lawmaker Proposes 25% Tax on Real Estate Investors to ‘Level Playing Field’
The California Housing Speculation Act would impose a 25% capital gains tax on a short-term investor’s profit. Assembly Bill 1771 aims to discourage real estate speculation that drives up home prices as equity investors outbid individual home buyers.
Home Is Where the Heart Is More than Ever This Year
There’s no denying the financial benefits of homeownership, but what’s often overlooked are the feelings of gratitude, security, pride, and comfort we get from owning a home. This year, those emotions are stronger than ever. We’ve lived through a time that has truly changed our needs and who we are, and as a result, homeownership has a whole new meaning for many of us.
New Freddie Mac Initiative Helps Renters Build Credit
Freddie Mac today announced a new initiative to help renters build credit by encouraging operators of multifamily properties to report on-time rental payments to the three major credit-reporting bureaus.
What Buyers and Sellers Need To Know About the Appraisal Gap
It’s economy 101 – when supply is low and demand is high, prices naturally rise. That’s what’s happening in today’s housing market. Home prices are appreciating at near-historic rates, and that’s creating some challenges when it comes to home appraisals.
Air Purifying Plants That Will Give Your Home a Breath of Fresh Air
We don't need to give you the hard sell on houseplants: They instantly add color, vibrancy, and a breath of fresh air to your space, no matter the size. Certain greens — ferns, palms, and ivy to name a few — also detoxify the air around you, too.
Where Do Experts Say the Housing Market Is Heading?
This year's real estate market has been exceptionally strong, with strong housing demand in virtually every region of the country. A strengthening economy and millennials nearing their peak homebuying years are fueling a residential housing boom. Buyers are driving up home prices in the 2021 housing market, causing homes to sell quickly. The historically low mortgage rates have fueled an increase in demand, particularly among millennials. However, they are running into a shortage of available housing.
6 Smart Choices for Curb Appeal With Staying Power
Improving your home's curb appeal brings immediate satisfaction. Plus, the financial benefits can be fabulous, too. Good curb appeal increases your home's value, making your property easier to sell — and easier to love.
What to Know About Today's Busy Market
Are you considering purchasing a house in today’s fast-paced market? Here are five tips that can help.
Where Do Experts Say the Housing Market Is Heading?
As we enter the middle of 2021, many are wondering if we’ll see big changes in the housing market during the second half of this year. Here’s a look at what some experts have to say about key factors that will drive the industry and the economy forward in the months to come.
Sellers Are Ready To Enter the Housing Market
One of the biggest questions in real estate today is, “When will sellers return to the housing market?”
Federal Judge Overturns Eviction Ban
U.S. District Court Judge Dabney L. Friedrich of the District of Columbia struck down a nationwide eviction moratorium Wednesday, calling it unlawful. Friedrich's ruling applies nationwide.
8 Best Home Staging Tips & Tricks
According to the National Association of Realtors’ 2017 Staging Stats report, 49% of buyers’ agents believe that home staging has an effect on how a buyer views the home, with 77% saying that it makes it easier for buyers to visualize the property as their own. On the sellers’ agent side, 21% report that home staging increases the value of a home between 6% and 10%, and 39% note that it greatly decreases the total amount of time a home is on the market.
Will The Housing Market Go
Up or Down in California?
Year-to-date statewide home sales were up 15.9 percent in February 2021. Homes are moving 56% faster than a year ago; the median time on the market was 10 days in February. These trends show us that the California housing market remains very competitive.
Landlords, rent relief is here. Apply now.
Rental assistance for renters and landlords is available through the California COVID-19 Rent Relief Program. Go to the Housingiskey.com application portal or call 1-833-430-2122 to apply as a renter or landlord.
4 Simple Updates to Refresh the Home Office
Homeowners across the country have transformed their kitchens and living rooms into temporary workstations. But have they created an optimal setup for remote work?
New California ADU Laws
In 2020, it became easier than ever to build Accessory Dwelling Units in California, thanks to changes in state ADU law.
Gov. Gavin Newsom signs bill to extend COVID-19 eviction protections through June
Governor Newsom Signs Legislation to Extend Eviction Moratorium and Assist Tenants and Small Property Owners Impacted by COVID-19