Homeowner Net Worth Has Skyrocketed
If you’re weighing your options to decide whether it makes more sense to rent or buy a home today, here’s one key data point that could help you feel more confident in making your decision…
Foreclosures and Bankruptcies Won’t Crash the Housing Market
If you've been following the news recently, you might have seen articles about an increase in foreclosures and bankruptcies. That could be making you feel uneasy, especially if you're thinking about buying or selling a house.
OC Housing Report | Is the Price Right?
For sellers who do not price their home carefully and must reduce their price down the road, they will likely net less upon closing.
The Latest Expert Forecasts for Home Prices in 2023
Are you thinking about making a move? Curious about how much equity you have today? Let the data and the experts reassure you. Prices aren’t in a downward spiral and will actually finish the year strong.
OC Housing Report | Rates Rise, Values Slip
As rates surge higher and affordability diminishes even more, smaller changes in the market times shift the market in favor of the buyer.
The Many Non-Financial Benefits of Homeownership
Buying and owning your own home can have a big impact on your life. While there are financial reasons to become a homeowner, it's essential to think about the non-financial benefits that make a home more than just a place to live.
Your Home Equity Can Offset Affordability Challenges
Are you thinking about selling your house? If so, today’s mortgage rates may be making you wonder if that’s the right decision.
What Experts Project for Home Prices Over the Next 5 Years
If you're planning to buy a home, one thing to consider is what experts project home prices will do in the future and how that might affect your investment.
Top 7 Tips to Attract the Best Offers to Your Home
Not long ago, home sellers were in their heyday, as historically-low mortgage rates triggered a real estate buying frenzy. However, the Federal Reserve shut down the party when it began raising interest rates last year.
OC Housing Report | Modest Deceleration
As rates have edged higher and higher this year, the housing market has been slowing down from it insane pace, and now homes are taking a little longer to sell.
The Benefits of Downsizing for Homeowners [INFOGRAPHIC]
Downsizing is a popular choice for homeowners when the retire or when needs change, but with inflation still high, it’s also a way to reduce costs.
Equity Is a Game Changer for Homeowners Looking To Sell
If you’re a homeowner, you might be torn on whether or not to sell your house right now. Maybe that’s because you don’t want to take on a higher mortgage rate on your next home.
Pricing Your House Right Still Matters Today
While this isn’t the frenzied market we saw during the ‘unicorn’ years, homes that are priced right are still selling quickly and seeing multiple offers right now. That’s because the number of homes for sale is still so low.
How to Prepare for a Tropical Storm
Tropical Storm Hilary is on the way. Are you prepared? In my opinion, better to be over prepared than under prepared.
Home Prices Are Back on the Rise [INFOGRAPHIC]
Since inflation has raised the cost of goods, it may make sense to look for an energy-efficient home or make your current home greener.
Don’t Fall for the Next Shocking Headlines About Home Prices
If you're planning to buy a home, one thing to consider is what experts project home prices will do in the future and how that might affect your investment.
How to Keep (or Find) Homeowner’s Insurance
Did you know embers are the most dangerous part of a wildfire? Carried by the wind, embers can land directly on your house and ignite it, even when the full blaze seems to be a safe distance away.
Today’s Housing Inventory Is a Sweet Spot for Sellers
One of the biggest challenges in the housing market right now is how few homes there are for sale compared to the number of people who want to buy them.
How to Fire-Harden Your Home
Did you know embers are the most dangerous part of a wildfire? Carried by the wind, embers can land directly on your house and ignite it, even when the full blaze seems to be a safe distance away.
Renovate or Relocate? 3 Questions to Help You Decide
If so, you may be torn between relocating to a new home or renovating your existing one. This can be a difficult choice, and there’s a lot to consider—including potential costs, long-term financial implications, and quality of life.