Category Archives: Home Buyers

House Hunting? Don’t Forget these Lifestyle Considerations

Lifestyle Considerations to think about when house hunting. People in different stages of life

Imagine the first place you lived as a young adult. Now imagine trying to fit your life today into that space. Not pretty, right?

For most of us, our housing needs are cyclical. A newly independent adult can find freedom and flexibility in even a tiny apartment. That same space, to a growing family, would feel stifling. For empty nesters, a large home with several unused bedrooms can become impractical to heat and clean. It’s no surprise that life transitions often trigger a home purchase.

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When’s the Best Time to Sell Your Home?

Whens the Best Time to Sell Your Home? Sold sign with multiple offers

When’s the best time to sell your home? Now. According to a recent study by realtor.com, the week of April 25-May 1 is when conditions are best for selling a home in the San Diego-Carlsbad market.

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Should I Buy or Sell a Home Without a Real Estate Agent?

Should I Buy or Sell a Home Without a Real Estate Agent?

Today’s real estate market is one of the fastest-moving in recent memory. With record-low inventory in many market segments, we’re seeing multiple offers on most homes. We’re also seeing bidding wars—for homes in the most sought-after neighborhoods. This has led some sellers to question the need for an agent. After all, why spend money on a listing agent when it seems that you can stick a For Sale sign in the yard then watch a line form around the block?

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A Strong Seller’s Market: The New Normal?

A Strong seller's market: The New Normal?

“2020 will be known for a lot of things, and a record-breaking year for real estate will certainly be one of its more unexpected legacies,” prominent economist Daryl Fairweather said. And he’s right. Most of us would have expected the housing market to suffer from circumstances like a global pandemic and historic inventory shortages. Instead, we’re experiencing a strong seller’s market.

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Move-Up Home vs. Second Home: Which One Is Right for You?

Move-Up vs. Second Home: Which One Is Right for You?

The pandemic has changed the way many of us live, work, and attend school—and those changes have impacted our priorities when it comes to choosing a home. Some of us are considering a move-up or a second home.

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Real Estate Market Forecast 2020

real estate forecast 2020

We’re in the midst of the longest economic expansion in U.S. history, and the real estate forecast says there’s still room to grow. A recent survey by the National Association for Business Economics found that experts believe the U.S. economy will remain positive throughout 2020.

Still, given that recessions are a natural (and necessary) part of a business cycle, we know this period of growth will inevitably end. So you may be wondering, how will an eventual recession impact the real estate market?

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How’s the Real Estate Market?

Hows the Real Estate Market?

The U.S. unemployment rate is at a 50-year low, and consumer confidence remains high. In fact, the University of Michigan’s latest Surveys of Consumers found that Americans have their most positive personal finance outlook since 2003.

However, if you follow national news, you’ve probably heard speculation that we could be headed toward a recession. Global trade tensions and a slowdown in the GDP growth rate have sparked volatility in the stock market, leading to economic uncertainty.

Given these differing signals, you may be wondering: How has the real estate market been impacted? Where is it headed? And more importantly, what does it mean for me?

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Top 10 Home Buyer Myths

Top 10 Home Buyer Myths

If you’re thinking about buying a home, you’ve probably received your share of advice from family and friends. Add to that the constant stream of TV shows, news segments, and social media posts that over-simplify the home buying process for easy entertainment.

With so much information to sift through, it can be tough to distinguish fact from fiction. That’s why I’m revealing the truth behind some of the most common home buyer myths and misconceptions.

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What’s Your Home Actually Worth?

What's Your Home Worth?

It’s easy to look up how much money you have in your savings account or the real-time value of your stock investments. But determining the dollar value of a home is trickier.

As a seller, knowing what your home’s worth helps you price it correctly when you put it up for sale. If you price it too high, it may sit on the market. But price it too low and you may be losing out on a good chunk of money. For buyers, it’s important to know a home’s worth before you make an offer. You want your offer to be competitive, but you don’t want to overpay for the property.

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Home Buyers’ Top 5 Essential Amenities

Essential Amenities

Here are the top 5 essential amenities home buyers are looking for according to a survey by Porch. When showing homes, I see these same issues come up frequently.

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