firsttimehomebuyers: SoCal Home Buyers - How to Make a Winning Offer on a Home
- 03/15/21 09:21 AM
Today’s homebuyers are faced with a strong sellers’ market, which means there are a lot of active buyers competing for a relatively low number of available homes. As a result, it’s essential to understand how to make a confident and competitive offer on your dream home. Here are five tips for success in this critical stage of the homebuying process.
1. Listen to Your Real Estate Advisor An article from Freddie Mac gives direction on making an offer on a home. From the start, it emphasizes how trusted professionals can help you stay focused on the most important things, especially at times when this process can get emotional … (0 comments)
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firsttimehomebuyers: SoCal Here's How to Be a Competitive Buyer in Today’s Housing Market [INFOGRAPHIC]
- 03/12/21 02:44 PM
Some Highlights With so few houses for sale today, it’s important to be prepared when you’re ready to buy a home. Meeting with your lender early, knowing your must-haves and nice-to-haves, preparing for a bidding war, and keeping your emotions in check are all ways to gain confidence in the homebuying process. If you’re looking for an expert guide to help you navigate today’s lightning-fast housing market, let’s connect today.
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firsttimehomebuyers: How Upset Should SoCal Be about 3% Mortgage Rates?
- 03/09/21 09:47 AM
Last Thursday, Freddie Mac announced that their 30-year fixed mortgage rate was over 3% (3.02%) for the first time since last July. That news dominated real estate headlines that day and the next. Articles talked about the “negative impact” it may have on the housing market. However, we should realize two things:
1. The bump-up in rate should not have surprised anyone. Many had already projected that rates would rise slightly as we proceeded through the year.
2. Freddie Mac’s comments about the rate increase were not alarming:
“The rise in mortgage rates over the next couple of months is likely to be more muted in comparison … (0 comments)
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firsttimehomebuyers: New Orleans Condos on Magazine & Neighborhood
- 03/09/21 09:19 AM
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The Ambrose Condos 1111-1113 Second Street 2415 Magazine Street Garden District Condos The Condos on the Corner of Second and Magazine Street
Historic Town Home Building over 100 years old to Condos
Parking is between and behind the Magazine Street Building
The newer of the two building is on Magazine Street...
2415 Magazine Street Front door
Each Building has front doors for many of the units, Just Walk Out
This complex is unique in that the developer took an historic town home and turned it into condos on … (0 comments)
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firsttimehomebuyers: Searching for your Home!
- 03/08/21 02:46 PM
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Choosing a home involves choosing a neighborhood. Although it's important to consider future resale value, it's also important to choose a home and neighborhood that you and your family will enjoy living in.
Factors to consider when evaluating a Neighborhood are:
Neighborhood Profile such as population density and level of commercial development
Household Date, take into account family type and average household income.
Crime rate, check with your local Par officer.
Quality of schools, may not matter now but maybe down the road.
Amentities, from parks and recreation, restaurants and shopping.
Will … (0 comments)
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firsttimehomebuyers: Coming Soon! 3538 Lakeshore Tallahassee Real Estate
- 03/01/21 03:34 PM
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3538 Lakeshore , Tallahassee, FL Coming Soon Description Photos Maps & Local Schools Print Reviews Follow This Home Free List of Foreclosed Homes For Sale Avoid Foreclosure Free Home Values Manausa.com Short Sale Homes For Sale Mortgage & Refinance Homes Close to Where You Work FREE HUD Report: How to Buy Presented By: Showing Agent:
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Schedule a Showing/Request Info $ Click for current price6 BEDROOMS | 5 full baths BATHROOMS | 4202 SqFt Located in the highly desirable Lakeshore area with picture-perfect curb appeal, this adorable and spacious … (1 comments)
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firsttimehomebuyers: SoCal, What Are the Benefits of a 20% Down Payment?
- 03/01/21 03:15 PM
If you’re thinking of buying a home this year, you may be wondering how much money you need to come up with for your down payment. Many people may think it’s 20% of the loan to secure a mortgage. While there are plenty of lower down payment options available for qualified buyers who don’t want to put 20% down, it’s important to understand how a larger down payment can have great benefits too.
The truth is, there are many programs available that allow you to put down as little as 3.5%, which can be a huge benefit to those who want to purchase a home … (0 comments)
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firsttimehomebuyers: Just Listed! 5677 Doonesbury Way, Tallahassee Real Estate
- 02/24/21 09:17 AM
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5677 Doonesbury Way, Tallahassee, FL Just Listed Description Photos Maps & Local Schools Print Reviews Follow This Home Tallahassee Homes For Sale Tallahassee Home Search Free Home Values Manausa.com Presented By: Joe Manausa Joe Manausa Real Estate850-888-0888Licensed In: Florida
Schedule a Showing/Request Info $ Click for current price3 BEDROOMS | 1 full, 1 half baths BATHROOMS | 1,228 SqFt Fantastic home in wonderfully convenient and affordable Autumn Woods. Spacious open and bright floor plan. Enclosed garage provides extra large family room area and inside utility. Roof 2016 and past updates to include new front driveway, kitchen … (2 comments)
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firsttimehomebuyers: SoCal Mortgage Rates Are Projected to Increase and What It Means for You
- 02/23/21 05:04 PM
We’re currently experiencing historically low mortgage rates. Over the last fifty years, the average on a Freddie Mac 30-year fixed-rate mortgage has been 7.76%. Today, that rate is 2.81%. Flocks of homebuyers have been taking advantage of these remarkably low rates over the last twelve months. However, there’s no guarantee rates will remain this low much longer.
Whenever we try to forecast mortgage rates, we should consider the advice of Mark Fleming, Chief Economist at First American:
“You know, the fallacy of economic forecasting is don’t ever try and forecast interest rates and/or, more specifically, if you’re a real estate economist mortgage rates, because you will always invariably be wrong.”
Many … (0 comments)
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firsttimehomebuyers: Local Market Update - Makiki and Moili‘ili Honolulu, January 2021
- 02/20/21 12:10 PM
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Local Market Update -
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firsttimehomebuyers: 5025 Hilltop Acres Road, Perry Hall, MD 21128
- 02/19/21 09:12 AM
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CALL THE OFFICIAL LISTING AGENT ELLIE MCINTIRE AT 443-418-7668
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This beautifully maintained brick townhome features large light filled rooms, gleaming hardwood floors & over 2,000 sq feet of flexible living space. You will love the sunny main level with its huge living & dining room plus a convenient half bath.
Deck access is right off the dining room for easy entertaining. The kitchen has a great layout with stainless appliances and plenty room for a table.
Head upstairs where the primary bedroom includes a sought after attached bath and double … (0 comments)
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firsttimehomebuyers: Three Ways SoCal Home Equity Can Have a Major Impact on Your Life :)
- 02/17/21 10:13 AM
There have been a lot of headlines reporting on how homeowner equity (the difference between the current market value of your home and the amount you owe on your mortgage) has dramatically increased over the past few years. CoreLogic indicated that equity increased for the average homeowner by $17,000 in the last year alone. ATTOM Data Solutions, in their latest U.S. Home Equity Report, revealed that 30.2% of the 59 million mortgaged homes in the United States have at least 50% equity. That doesn’t even include the 38% of homes that are owned free and clear, meaning they don’t have a mortgage at all.
How can equity help a household? Having … (2 comments)
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firsttimehomebuyers: Here's Why It’s Easy to Fall in Love with SoCal Homeownership!
- 02/12/21 12:16 PM
Some Highlights Homeownership provides comfort, stability, and security, and it makes you feel more connected to your community. Your home is something to be proud of and is uniquely yours, so you can customize it to your heart’s desire. If you’re ready to fall in love with a home of your own, let’s connect to get you started on the path to homeownership.
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firsttimehomebuyers: 47% of SoCal Home Buyers Surprised by How Affordable Homes Are Today
- 02/11/21 09:18 AM
Headlines matter. Right now, it’s hard to read about real estate without seeing a headline that suggests homes have become unaffordable for most Americans. In reality, there’s hard evidence that shows how owning a home is more affordable than renting in most parts of the country, as record-low interest rates are keeping monthly mortgage payments about 23% lower than the typical payment of 20 years ago. Despite the facts, misleading headlines persist, and they impact how hopeful homebuyers perceive the market.
In a recent survey by realtor.com, home shoppers indicated they were surprised by what they could actually afford when buying their first home. In fact, 47% discovered … (0 comments)
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firsttimehomebuyers: The SoCal Luxury Market Is Attracting Buyers in 2021
- 02/10/21 09:21 AM
As more people continue to identify their changing needs this year, some are turning to the upscale housing sector for more space or finer features. In their most recent Luxury Market Report, the Institute for Luxury Home Marketing (ILHM) shares:
“In a snapshot of 2020, despite the devasting effects of the coronavirus pandemic, the luxury real estate market has seen one of its strongest years since 2008. In comparison to experts’ predictions in early 2020, it is remarkable how significant demands for property type, location, and amenity preferences have changed amid the pandemic.”
With more opportunities to work from home and a growing interest in … (0 comments)
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firsttimehomebuyers: Tempe Real Estate Housing Market Report - January 2021
- 02/10/21 09:07 AM
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Here is the most recent Tempe Real Estate Housing Market Report for January 2021: The average sales price of homes in Tempe increased over $11k to start the new year at $451,456. This is a new all-time high for the average sales price in Tempe, AZ. The average sold price per square foot remained the same as last month at $229/sf. Days on market has decreased, after increasing for fourth straight month, and is now at 42 DOM for January. Tempe home sales started off the new year at exactly the same total … (1 comments)
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firsttimehomebuyers: SoCal Here's 3 Reasons We’re Definitely Not in a Housing Bubble
- 02/09/21 10:17 AM
Home values appreciated by about ten percent in 2020, and they’re forecast to appreciate by about five percent this year. This has some voicing concern that we may be in another housing bubble like the one we experienced a little over a decade ago. Here are three reasons why this market is totally different.
1. This time, housing supply is extremely limited The price of any market item is determined by supply and demand. If supply is high and demand is low, prices normally decrease. If supply is low and demand is high, prices naturally increase.
In real estate, supply and … (1 comments)
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firsttimehomebuyers: 5 Things You Should Avoid When Buying a Home
- 02/09/21 09:57 AM
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5 Things You Should Avoid When Buying a Home
Owning a home is a big responsibility and an important decision. After all, it is one of the largest investments most people make in their lifetimes. Having a solid plan in place is a must before you begin looking at homes. Here are 5 things you should avoid when buying a home;
One of the biggest mistakes you can do as a home buyer is not knowing what you can afford. It is … (0 comments)
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firsttimehomebuyers: 6 Foundational Benefits of Homeownership Today
- 02/08/21 09:22 AM
Over the past year, our homes have become an integral part of our lives more than ever. They’re much more than the houses we live in. They’re our workplaces, virtual schools, and safe havens that provide shelter, stability, and protection through the evolving health crisis. Today, 65.8% of Americans are fortunate enough to call their homes their own.
As we continue to think about the future, our goals for the year, and what we want to achieve well beyond 2021, it’s a great time to look at the benefits of owning a home. Below are some highlights and quotes on the benefits of homeownership shared … (1 comments)
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firsttimehomebuyers: The latest weekly data on California’s housing market
- 02/05/21 09:25 AM
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The latest weekly data on California’s housing market suggests another strong month in January. Rates fell, the economic recovery continued, and the market remains very competitive. The one negative highlight is delays at the EDD, making unemployment claims look like they are improving when they are just behind.
Positive Market Trends Continue Through Month-End: According to CAR’s weekly analyses, the California housing market remains on a solid upward trend. The weekly survey of REALTORS® across the state showed more agents doing listing appointments, putting homes on the MLS, and entering escrow on new transactions last week. In addition, the … (0 comments)
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Today’s homebuyers are faced with a strong sellers’ market, which means there are a lot of active buyers competing for a relatively low number of available homes. As a result, it’s essential to understand how to make a confident and competitive offer on your dream home. Here are five tips for success in this critical stage of the homebuying process.
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