your best choice for a realtor in ventura county ca: 4 Reasons to Buy This Summer! #TimeToBuy #ChrisBJohnsonRealtor
- 06/12/17 07:53 PM
Here are four great reasons to consider buying a home today, instead of waiting. 1. Prices Will Continue to Rise CoreLogic’s latest Home Price Index reports that home prices have appreciated by 7.1% over the last 12 months. The same report predicts that prices will continue to increase at a rate of 4.9% over the next year. The bottom in home prices has come and gone. Home values will continue to appreciate for years. Waiting no longer makes sense. 2. Mortgage Interest Rates Are Projected to Increase Freddie Mac’s Primary Mortgage Market Survey shows that interest rates for a 30-year mortgage have remained around 4%. Most experts … (0 comments)
New Buyers Unafraid to Jump into the Housing Market Genworth Mortgage Insurance recently released their inaugural report on first-time homebuyers. Source data dates back to 1994 and analyzes over 20 million records. The survey tracks home sales to first-time homebuyers on a monthly basis, publishes quarterly, and compares the data against national housing market indicators. It is also singles out and identify homebuyers that purchased their home using a VA loan, USDA loan, FHA loan, or with a low downpayment coupled with mortgage insurance instead of the traditional 20 percent downpayment that has historically been required. The report found that this … (0 comments)
your best choice for a realtor in ventura county ca: Bank Owned Home For Sale in Oxanrd
- 06/10/17 04:25 PM
1 of 23 Larger Photos Map Previous Next Previous Next Listing Courtesy of: Chris Johnson - Allison James Estates & Homes PROPERTY DETAILS Great opportunity for Fix and Flip or Fix and Hold Rental. This home has so much potential and is located in a wonderful neighborhood close to Schools, Parks and Shopping. CoreLogic RealAVM gives this home a valuation between $330,076 (Current Condition) - $455,820(After Repair Value). Rental values between $2,200 to $2,500 per month. LISTING INFORMATION Property # P111JYZ MLS # 217006897 Property Type Single Family Bedrooms 4 County VENTURA Bathrooms 2 Full Lot Size 0.14 Acres Square Feet 1,297 (approx) Year Built … (0 comments)
your best choice for a realtor in ventura county ca: Bank Owned REO Coming Soon! 263 E Cedar Street, Oxnard
- 05/28/17 01:31 PM
This home has so much potential and is located in a wonderful neighborhood close to Schools, Parks and Shopping. Bank Owned Home Coming Soon to the Xome.com online auction site. Oxnard, 93033 is good place to be a buyer. See the full report Forecasting Values. . Home values in this area are expected to increase 6.3%, one year from now. 93033 Home Prices & Values ZILLOW HOME VALUE INDEX $419,700 6.3% 1-year change 3.1% 1-year forecast Mar 2016Apr 2017Apr 2018MARKET TEMPERATURE … (1 comments)
your best choice for a realtor in ventura county ca: Home Prices UP 7.1 % #TimeToSell #ChrisBJohnsonRealtor
- 05/25/17 07:47 PM
Your home is probably the biggest asset you own. This is why you should hire a professional to guide you through all your real estate transactions. My goal is to help 24 to 28 families each year either buy or sell a home. I am NOT interested in Selling 100 or 200 homes a year because I would not be able to give each family the time, attention and energy they deserve. I would also lose touch with my past clients and would not be available to help where needed. I take pride in working personally and individually with each of … (0 comments)
your best choice for a realtor in ventura county ca: How Is Your Real Estate Market? Find Out What the Experts Are Saying
- 05/25/17 03:09 PM
As we head into summer, it is a great time to review how the 2017 real estate market is doing so far. Here is what the experts are saying: Doug Duncan, Fannie Mae Chief Economist “Positive demographic factors should continue to reshape the housing market, as rising employment and incomes appear to be positively influencing millennial homeownership rates.” Diana Olick, CNBC “Even as more homes come on the market for this traditionally popular sales season, they're flying off fast, with bidding wars par for the course. Home prices have now surpassed their last peak, and at the entry level, where demand is highest, … (0 comments)
your best choice for a realtor in ventura county ca: #TimeToBuy Real Estate is Best Long-Term Investment 4 Years Running
- 05/10/17 09:12 AM
Every year, Gallup surveys Americans to determine their choice for the best long-term investment. Respondents are given a choice between real estate, stocks/mutual funds, gold, savings accounts/CDs, or bonds. For the fourth year in a row, Real Estate has come out on top as the best long-term investment! This year’s results showed that 34% of Americans chose real estate, followed by stocks at 26%. The full results are shown in the chart below.
The study makes it a point to draw attention to the contrast of the sentiment over the last four years compared to that of 2011-2012, when gold took the top … (0 comments)
your best choice for a realtor in ventura county ca: How Fast Can You Save for a Down Payment? #ChrisBJohnsonRealtor
- 04/24/17 08:14 AM
Saving for a down payment is often the biggest hurdle for a first-time homebuyer. Depending on where you live, median income, median rents, and home prices all vary. So, we set out to find out how long would it take you to save for a down payment in each state? Using data from the United States Census Bureau and Zillow, we determined how long it would take, nationwide, for a first-time buyer to save enough money for a down payment on their dream home. There is a long-standing ‘rule’ that a household should not pay more than 28% of their income on their monthly housing expense. By … (0 comments)
your best choice for a realtor in ventura county ca: Was Your Tax Return Depressing? Owning a Home Could Help #TimeToBuy
- 04/22/17 05:30 PM
Many Americans got some depressing news last week; either their tax return was not as large as they had hoped or, in some cases, they were told they owed additional money to either the Federal or State government or both. One way to save on taxes is to own your own home. According to the Tax Policy Center’s Briefing Book -“A citizen's guide to the fascinating (though often complex) elements of the federal Tax System” - there are several tax advantages to homeownership. Here are four items, and a quote on each, from the Briefing Book: 1. Mortgage Interest Deduction “Homeowners who itemize deductions may reduce … (1 comments)
your best choice for a realtor in ventura county ca: Home Prices Up 6.15% Across the Country! #ChrisBJohnsonRealtor
- 03/31/17 09:13 AM
#TimeTo Sell #ChrisBJohnsonRealtor Some Highlights: The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) recently released their latest Quarterly Home Price Index report. In the report, home prices are compared both regionally and by state. Based on the latest numbers, if you plan on relocating to another state, waiting to move may end up costing you more! Alaska, Delaware, West Virginia & Wyoming were the only states where home prices are lower than they were last year. http://www.sellventuracountyhomes.com/map/searchid/12804766/#utm_source=vision&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=emlstalert … (0 comments)
California May Pay You To Short Sale The Cost Of Waiting Camarillo REO Coming To Market What Is My Home Worth? Your Real Estate Update Pricing Your Home To Sell! HyperLocal Updates Sell, Remodel, Repair-Have Tough Questions? … (0 comments)
California May Pay You To Short Sale The Cost Of Waiting Camarillo REO Coming To Market What Is My Home Worth? Your Real Estate Update Pricing Your Home To Sell! HyperLocal Updates Sell, Remodel, Repair-Have Tough Questions? … (1 comments)
In the Los Angeles area, fewer than one in four households headed by persons in their 20s or early 30s — known demographically as “millenials” — can afford to buy the median-priced home, which now goes for just over $500,000. Overall, just 34 percent of households in the L.A. metropolitan area can afford that same home. Which means that in the housing department, it only helps a little to be older … (4 comments)
your best choice for a realtor in ventura county ca: Ventura County Home Sales at Highest Pace in 9 Years?
- 07/05/16 01:22 AM
Chris B Johnson, REALTOR® Featured Listing Time to Sell Your Home? Mortgage Pre Approval Neighborhood Market Report Time To Buy A Home Selling Your Home This Summer Buying A Home This Summer Some Highlights: Sales of existing homes reached the highest annual pace in over 9 years at 5.29 million. Inventory remains below the 6-month norm and prices are still on the rise. Interest rates are at a historic low of 3.48%. … (0 comments)
your best choice for a realtor in ventura county ca: Northern California Real Estate (and some of SoCal) Is Still Hot!
- 06/30/16 06:21 AM
The overall residential housing market is heating up this summer, but a markets in a few cities across the country are in a league of their own, notes Jonathan Smoke, realtor.com®’s chief economist. Read more: Existing-Home Sales at Highest Pace in 9 Years Realtor.com®’s research team identified the hottest markets by factoring in which ones had the most views per listing on its website and saw the quickest inventory movement. In these markets, homes are selling 20 to 38 days faster than the rest of the U.S. Once again, California dominates this month’s list, but eight other states are also represented … (0 comments)
What makes a hot housing market? Every day there’s a new news story with a list of top performing cities — but do these cities really reflect what is going on in the real estate market? At Home Value Forecast (HVF), we believe that a housing market’s health is made up of many factors. Much like a doctor who looks at multiple vital signs to make a diagnosis, we analyze multiple data points, track trends and use consistent methodology in our rankings. This month’s top ten include: Colorado Springs, CO Boise … (0 comments)
your best choice for a realtor in ventura county ca: 5 Reasons Why Owning A Home Makes Sense Financially RIGHT NOW!
- 06/21/16 01:04 AM
Chris B Johnson, REALTOR®, SFR®, CDPE®, CHS® Harvard: 5 Reasons Why Owning A Home Makes Sense Financially We have reported many times that the American Dream of homeownership is alive and well. The personal reasons to own a home differ for each buyer, but there are many basic similarities. Eric Belsky is the Managing Director of the Joint Center of Housing Studies (JCHS) at Harvard University. He authored a paper on homeownership titled - The Dream Lives On: The Future of Homeownership in America. In his paper, Belsky reveals five financial reasons why people should consider buying a home. Here are the five reasons, each followed by an excerpt from the … (2 comments)
your best choice for a realtor in ventura county ca: Ventura County Real Estate, Single Women Make Up 2nd Largest Home Buys
- 06/11/16 09:01 AM
Chris B Johnson, REALTOR®, SFR®, CDPE®, CHS® Buying A Short Sale HyperLocal Updates According to the National Association of Realtors’ (NAR) 2015 Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers, single women made up 18% of all first-time homebuyers last year, second only to married couples who made up 54% of total buyers. Whether they are young, single and no longer want to rent, or newly divorced, the amount of single women becoming homeowners greatly outnumbers single males (11%). A survey of recent home buyers revealed some interesting trends about this rapidly growing group: Average Age: 32 years old Average Income: $49,400 Single women are more likely to … (0 comments)
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