If you’re in the market for a new home or investment property in Sacramento, one of the first questions you’ll probably ask is, “What can we afford?” Many buyers become so caught up in how much they can afford that they don’t realize their total buying power—that is, the total amount of purchasing ... Continue Reading » about What’s Your Home Buying Power in Sacramento?
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Take Advantage of Your Home Equity: A Homeowner’s Guide
Homeownership offers many advantages over renting, including a stable living environment, predictable monthly payments, and the freedom to make modifications. Neighborhoods with high rates of homeownership have less crime and more civic engagement. Additionally, studies show that homeowners are ... Continue Reading » about Take Advantage of Your Home Equity: A Homeowner’s Guide
8 Strategies to Secure a Lower Mortgage Rate
Mortgage rates have been on a roller coaster ride this year, rising and falling amid inflationary pressures and economic uncertainty. And even the experts are divided when it comes to predicting where rates are headed next.1 This climate has been unsettling for some homebuyers and sellers. ... Continue Reading » about 8 Strategies to Secure a Lower Mortgage Rate
Why Real Estate Investing Makes (Dollars and) Sense
Turn on the television or scroll through Facebook, and chances are you’ll see at least one advertisement for a group or “guru” who promises to teach you how to “get rich quick” through real estate investing. The truth is, much of what they’re selling are high-risk tactics that aren’t a good fit for ... Continue Reading » about Why Real Estate Investing Makes (Dollars and) Sense
10 Pro Tips for a Smooth & Easy Move
The process of buying a new home can be both exhilarating and exhausting. But the journey doesn’t stop when you close on your property. On the contrary, you still have quite a bit to do before you can begin the process of settling into your new place. Fortunately, you don’t have to do everything ... Continue Reading » about 10 Pro Tips for a Smooth & Easy Move
5 Steps to Finding Your Next Home in Sacramento
Whether you’re a first-time buyer or a seasoned homeowner, shopping for a new home can feel daunting. In fact, 56% of buyers said that “finding the right property” was the most difficult step in the home buying process.1 Buying a home is a significant commitment of both time and money. And a home ... Continue Reading » about 5 Steps to Finding Your Next Home in Sacramento
How to Avoid the Top 8 Home Inspection Mistakes
It’s easy to get swept up in the excitement of buying a home. Once you’ve had an offer accepted on your dream house, you’ll probably be anxious to move in. However, before you make a significant financial commitment, it’s best to know exactly what you’re buying. When you hire a home inspector, ... Continue Reading » about How to Avoid the Top 8 Home Inspection Mistakes
7 Costly Mistakes Home Sellers Make (And How to Avoid Them)
No matter what’s going on in the Sacramento housing market, the process of selling a home can be challenging. Some sellers have a hard time saying goodbye to a treasured family residence. Others want to skip ahead to the fun of decorating and settling into a new place. Almost all sellers want to ... Continue Reading » about 7 Costly Mistakes Home Sellers Make (And How to Avoid Them)
5 Step Strategy for Downsizing Your Home
In our “bigger is better” culture, there’s an expectation that each home should be larger and grander than the last. But life changes like divorce, kids leaving for college, or even the simple act of growing older can prompt us to find a smaller home that better suits our shifting needs and ... Continue Reading » about 5 Step Strategy for Downsizing Your Home
Higher Rates and Short Supply: The State of Real Estate in 2022
The last two years caught many of us off guard—and not just because of the pandemic. They also ushered in the hottest housing market on record, with home prices rising nationally by nearly 19% in 2021, driven primarily by low mortgage rates and a major supply shortage.1 But while some had hoped ... Continue Reading » about Higher Rates and Short Supply: The State of Real Estate in 2022
9 Tips for Simultaneously Buying & Selling in Sacramento
Selling your home when you still need to shop for a new one can feel daunting to even the most seasoned homeowner in Sacramento. You're not alone either if you're already feeling drained by the complex logistics of trying to sell and buy a new home all at once. Searching for a new home can ... Continue Reading » about 9 Tips for Simultaneously Buying & Selling in Sacramento
Focus on Needs
It seems counterintuitive but the more options that you have the less likely you are to make a choice and the less likely you are to be confident about your decision. I see this all the time in my conversations with clients that are bouncing back and forth between whether they should buy or keep ... Continue Reading » about Focus on Needs
Sacramento Market Update- 6/29/2022
The Sacramento Region is seeing a pretty clear shift in the market over these last few weeks. From homes sitting on the market longer (avg 34 days) to a growing number of price drops- averaging 40% throughout the region- there's a clear change taking place. Though it may trigger thoughts of a ... Continue Reading » about Sacramento Market Update- 6/29/2022
Take Advantage of Your Home Equity: A Homeowner’s Guide
Homeownership offers many advantages over renting, including a stable living environment, predictable monthly payments, and the freedom to make modifications. Neighborhoods with high rates of homeownership have less crime and more civic engagement. Additionally, studies show that homeowners are ... Continue Reading » about Take Advantage of Your Home Equity: A Homeowner’s Guide
Seller’s Checklist: A Timeline to Prep Your Home for Sale in Sacramento
We’re still in a seller’s market, but that doesn’t mean your home is guaranteed to easily sell.1 If you want to maximize your sale price, it’s still important to prepare your home before putting it on the market. Start by connecting with a real estate agent as soon as possible. Having the eyes ... Continue Reading » about Seller’s Checklist: A Timeline to Prep Your Home for Sale in Sacramento
Hedge Against Inflation With These 3 Real Estate Investment Types
The annual inflation rate in the United States is currently around 7.5%—the highest it has been since 1982.1 It doesn’t matter if you’re a cashier, lawyer, plumber, or retiree; if you spend U.S. dollars, inflation impacts you. Economists expect the effects of inflation, like a higher cost of ... Continue Reading » about Hedge Against Inflation With These 3 Real Estate Investment Types
Serious About Selling? 5 Steps to Make Your Home the Best on the Block
We all want to be good neighbors. But when it comes to selling your home, it’s not just about “keeping up with the Joneses.” It’s about outshining them at every opportunity! If you’re looking to sell your home fast and for the most money possible, you’ll need a strategy to set it apart from all ... Continue Reading » about Serious About Selling? 5 Steps to Make Your Home the Best on the Block
Top 10 Myths That Trip Up First-Time Home Buyers
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 ... Continue Reading » about Top 10 Myths That Trip Up First-Time Home Buyers