Home Buyers Why Hire a Real Estate Agent [Infographic] Why It’s So Important To Hire a Pro [INFOGRAPHIC] Some Highlights If you’re thinking of buying or selling a home, you’ll want a trusted real estate professional on your side for their industry experience and expert insights. The right advisor utilizes the latest technology and can help you navigate today’s home pricing and market values, the contracts and fine print, and the negotiations […]
First Time Home Buyer What Are Closing Cost Don’t Get Caught Off Guard by Closing Costs As a homebuyer, it’s important to plan and budget for the expenses you’ll encounter when you purchase a home. While most people understand the need to save for a down payment, a recent survey found 41% of homebuyers were surprised by their closing costs. Here’s some information to help you […]
Down Payment How Much Do You Need for Your Down Payment? How Much Do You Need for Your Down Payment? As you set out on your home buying journey, you likely have a plan in place, and you’re working on saving for your purchase. But do you know how much you actually need for your down payment? If you think you have to put 20% down, […]
Family Let’s Take a Hike and Celebrate National Hiking Day November 17th, 2022 is National Hiking Day, also known as “Take a Hike Day” Not only does San Diego have beautiful beaches, but there are plenty of hikes to explore as well. No matter what your experience level, you can find a range of hikes to meet your needs. Here are 5 hike to get […]
First Time Home Buyers Three Things Buyers Can Do in Today’s Housing Market Three Things Buyers Can Do in Today’s Housing Market It’s clear the 2022 housing market has been defined by rising mortgage rates. With rates on the rise, it’s also become more costly to purchase a home. According to the National Association of Realtors (NAR): “Compared to one year ago, the monthly mortgage payment rose to $1,944 from $1,265, […]
Down Payment Downpayment Assistance Programs to Help Home Buyers Homeownership Could Be in Reach with Down Payment Assistance Programs A recent survey from Bankrate asks prospective buyers to identify the biggest obstacles in their homebuying journey. It found that 36% of those polled said saving for a down payment is one of their primary hurdles to buying a home. If you feel the same way, the good news […]
Home Buyers Four Things That Help Determine Your Mortgage Rate Four Things That Help Determine Your Mortgage Rate If you’re looking to buy a home, you probably want to secure the lowest interest rate possible for your home loan. Over the last couple of years, that was easier to do as the housing market saw record-low mortgage rates, but this year rates have risen dramatically. If you’re looking […]
Down Payment What to Know When Saving for a Down Payment Saving for a Down Payment? Here’s What You Should Know. As you set out to buy a home, saving for a down payment is likely top of mind. But you may still have questions about the process, including how much to save and where to start. If that sounds like you, your down payment could be […]
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Home Buyers Achieve Homeownership with your VA Loan VA Loans Can Help Veterans Achieve Their Dream of Homeownership For over 78 years, Veterans Affairs (VA) home loans have provided millions of veterans with the opportunity to purchase homes of their own. If you or a loved one have served, it’s important to understand this program and its benefits. San Diego is home to one of […]
Homes For Sale Have a $800,000 Budget? Here are 5 Homes in Eastlake for $800,000 or Less What does $800,000 get you in the Eastlake Neighborhood of Chula Vista? Eastlake is a wonderful neighborhood located in Chula Vista. Eastlake offers great shopping and dining at the Otay Town Center, well ranked schools, great parks and a four star golf course. Looking to pick up a home in Eastlake, but not sure what […]
First Time Home Buyers Should you Wait for Mortgage Rates to Go Down? Increasing Mortgage Rates Mortgage rates have increased significantly over the past month from 5.66% to 6.6%. It seems like buyers just can’t catch a break. Just as prices have begun to slow interest rates shot up, now approaching 7% and will likely slow buyer demand as buyers are having to pay more per month on […]
First Time Home Buyers What Are Home Prices Expected to Do in 2022 These past two years we’ve seen home prices skyrocket to record heights. In April of 2022 the average single family home price in San Diego County reached $1,350,841. With talks of a recession, mortgage rate volatility, and the housing market beginning to cooldown what’s going to happen with home prices? Though prices have begun to […]
First Time Home Buyers Are More Listings Coming to the San Diego Market? If you’ve been in the market looking for a home, it’s been a challenge these last two years. In a recent survey from the National Association of Realtors (NAR), one of the primary obstacles in purchasing a home was a lack of homes that fit the buyers needs. This is largely do to the lack […]