We have all seen homes listed “For Sale by Owner” throughout our neighborhoods. You may be tempted to think, “Well, if he can do it, so can I!” Even with the wide range of information available online about buying and selling homes, hiring a Realtor® is (by far) the best and most legally protective avenue…
Now that the Federal Reserve has ended its “tapering” and no longer is funding the secondary market, they are now looking on the horizon to increase the Federal Fund Rate. As that rate increases, long term interest rates eventually rise. Long term rates are what consumers use to purchase homes. For now, the Fed is…
One CA home sale really does make a difference! Check out our latest infographic that showcases the ripple effect home sales make for our economy and communities.
Another month has gone by, and we are speeding toward the end of the year! Here is the latest update on the Huntington Beach Real Estate Market for the period ending November 30, 2014. I hope you enjoy the reading and please feel free to share this hard copy or the on-line story with anyone…
Did you know that children of homeowners tend to have higher levels of math and reading? Or that teens whose parents own a home are more likely to stay in school? Check out some of the other surprising benefits of being a homeowner.
Contrary to popular belief, the Spring Market is not always the best time to sell and the Holiday Market is not necessarily the best time to buy. The Best Time to Buy or Sell: timing the market has more to do with trends than it has to do with seasons. Seemingly handed down from the…
The area [Huntington Beach] was originally occupied by the Tongva people. European settlement can be traced to a Spanish soldier, Manuel Nieto, who in 1784 received a Spanish land grant of 300,000 acres (1,200 km2), Rancho Los Nietos, as a reward for his military service and to encourage settlement in Alta California. Nieto’s western area…
One Cool Thing: One out of 5 new homeowners took on a remodeling project during the past year.
The skyrocketing costs of higher education is affecting the ability to secure mortgages for two very distinct demographics: ages 20-29 and ages 60+ * You might be surprised to hear student loan debt isn’t just students! In fact, 48% of loans for higher education include a senior co-signer age 60 or over * This student…
I understand the importance of preparing a Huntington beach home for sale. It is vital one get this process correct, or they will suffer tremendous financial damage. That is why I take the process so seriously. There is a lot of work that goes into getting a house ready to be shown for the first…