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The residential rental market is a huge segment of the housing market. In the United States, the demand for single-family rentals, defined as either detached homes or townhouses continues to rise. At the same time, the short-term, or vacation, rental market is also booming. The popularity of ... Continue Reading » about Renters for a Weekend or a While: What’s the Best Use of Your Investment Property?

Whatever your reasons are for relocating to a new area, the process can feel overwhelming. Whether you’re moving across across town or across the country, you’ll be changing more than your address. Besides a new house, you may also be searching for new jobs, schools, doctors, restaurants, stores, ... Continue Reading » about Real Estate Relocation Guide: 7 Steps to a Seamless Move

According to the National Association of Realtors, staging a home prior to listing it can result in a faster and more profitable sale.1 In fact, the Real Estate Staging Association estimates that professionally staged properties spend 73 percent less time on the market, receive more foot traffic, ... Continue Reading » about 10 Staging Secrets From the Pros for a Home Sale at Top Dollar

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?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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