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The Worst Home Price Declines Are Behind Us [INFOGRAPHIC]

The Worst Home Price Declines Are Behind Us [INFOGRAPHIC]

by Janet Ortega | May 14, 2023 | For Buyers, For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Infographics, Pricing

Some HighlightsWhile home prices vary by local area, they’ve already hit their low point nationally, and now they’re starting to rise again.Last July, prices started to decline, but around February, they began climbing back up.If you put your plans to move on hold...

Want To Sell Your House This Spring? Price It Right.

Want To Sell Your House This Spring? Price It Right.

by Janet Ortega | Apr 14, 2023 | For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Selling Myths

Over the last year, the housing market’s gone through significant change. While it’s still a sellers’ market, homes that are priced right are selling, and they get the most attention from buyers right now. If you’re thinking of selling your house this spring, it’s...

Leverage Your Equity When You Sell Your House

Leverage Your Equity When You Sell Your House

by Janet Ortega | Mar 14, 2023 | For Sellers, Move-Up Buyers

One of the benefits of being a homeowner is that you build equity over time. By selling your house, that equity can be used toward purchasing your next home. But before you can put it to use, you should understand exactly what equity is and how it grows. Bankrate...

What You Should Know About Closing Costs

What You Should Know About Closing Costs

by Janet Ortega | Feb 14, 2023 | First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Move-Up Buyers

Before you buy a home, it’s important to plan ahead. While most buyers consider how much they need to save for a down payment, many are surprised by the closing costs they have to pay. To ensure you aren’t caught off guard when it’s time to close on your home, you...

Key Terms To Know When Buying a Home [INFOGRAPHIC]

Key Terms To Know When Buying a Home [INFOGRAPHIC]

by Janet Ortega | Jan 14, 2023 | Buying Myths, Down Payments, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Infographics, Move-Up Buyers

Some Highlights Buying a home is a major transaction that can seem even more complex when you don’t understand the terms used throughout the process. If you’re looking to become a homeowner this year, it’s important to know these housing terms and how they relate to...

Ready To Sell? Today’s Housing Supply Gives You Two Opportunities.

Ready To Sell? Today’s Housing Supply Gives You Two Opportunities.

by Janet Ortega | Dec 14, 2022 | For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Selling Myths

At first glance, the increase in housing supply compared to last year may not sound like good news for prospective sellers, but it actually gives you two key opportunities in today’s housing market. An article from Calculated Risk helps put the inventory gains the...

VA Loans: Making Homes for the Brave Achievable [INFOGRAPHIC]

VA Loans: Making Homes for the Brave Achievable [INFOGRAPHIC]

by Janet Ortega | Nov 14, 2022 | Buying Myths, Down Payments, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Infographics, Move-Up Buyers

Some Highlights VA Loans can help make homeownership possible for those who have served our country. These loans offer great benefits for eligible individuals and can help them buy a VA-approved house or condo, build a new home, or make improvements to their house....

Perspective Matters When Selling Your House Today

Perspective Matters When Selling Your House Today

by Janet Ortega | Oct 14, 2022 | For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Move-Up Buyers, Pricing, Selling Myths

Does the latest news about the housing market have you questioning your plans to sell your house? If so, perspective is key. Here are some of the ways a trusted real estate professional can explain the shift that’s happening today and why it’s still a sellers’ market...

Is the Real Estate Market Slowing Down, or Is This a Housing Bubble?

Is the Real Estate Market Slowing Down, or Is This a Housing Bubble?

by Janet Ortega | Sep 14, 2022 | For Buyers, For Sellers, Housing Market Updates

The talk of a housing bubble in the coming year seems to be at a fever pitch as rising mortgage rates continue to slow down an overheated real estate market. Over the past two years, home prices have appreciated at an unsustainable pace causing many to ask: are things...

Why Experts Say the Housing Market Won’t Crash [INFOGRAPHIC]

Why Experts Say the Housing Market Won’t Crash [INFOGRAPHIC]

by Janet Ortega | Aug 14, 2022 | For Buyers, For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Infographics

Some Highlights Many people remember the housing crash in 2008, but experts say today’s market is fundamentally different in many ways. First, there isn’t an oversupply of homes for sale today. Plus, lending standards are much tighter, and homeowners have record...

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