Henry Chu at Golden Gate Sotheby’s International Realty

3 Helpful Tips for First-Time Homebuyers [INFOGRAPHIC]

First Time Home Buyers / For Buyers / Infographics

March 22, 2024

3 Helpful Tips for First-Time Homebuyers [INFOGRAPHIC]

Some Highlights Trying to buy your first home? If you’re worried about affordability today or the limited number of homes for sale, these tips can help. Look into homebuyer programs, expand your search area, and consider a multi-generational home. Connect with a local real estate agent so you have an...

What Are Experts Saying About the Spring Housing Market?

For Buyers / For Sellers

March 21, 2024

What Are Experts Saying About the Spring Housing Market?

If you’re planning to move soon, you might be wondering if there’ll be more homes to choose from, where prices and mortgage rates are headed, and how to navigate today’s market. If so, here’s what the professionals are saying about what’s in store for this season. Odeta Kushi, Deputy Chief...

Does It Make Sense To Buy a Home Right Now?

First Time Home Buyers / For Buyers / Pricing

March 20, 2024

Does It Make Sense To Buy a Home Right Now?

Thinking about buying a home? If so, you’re probably wondering: should I buy now or wait? Nobody can make that decision for you, but here’s some information that can help you decide. What’s Next for Home Prices? Each quarter, Fannie Mae and Pulsenomics publish the results of the Home Price...

Homeowners Today Have Options To Avoid Foreclosure

Foreclosures

March 19, 2024

Homeowners Today Have Options To Avoid Foreclosure

Even with the latest data coming in, the experts agree there’s no chance of a large-scale foreclosure crisis like the one we saw back in 2008. While headlines may be calling attention to a slight uptick in foreclosure filings recently, the bigger picture is that we’re still well below the number...

4 Tips To Make Your Strongest Offer on a Home

First Time Home Buyers / For Buyers

March 18, 2024

4 Tips To Make Your Strongest Offer on a Home

Are you thinking about buying a home soon? If so, you should know today’s market is competitive in many areas because the number of homes for sale is still low – and that’s leading to multiple-offer scenarios. And moving into the peak homebuying season this spring, this is only expected...

The Latest Trends in Housing [INFOGRAPHIC]

For Sellers / Housing Market Updates / Infographics

March 15, 2024

The Latest Trends in Housing [INFOGRAPHIC]

Some Highlights With the number of new listings going up and average days on market going down, buyers may have more options, but will still want to move fast. For sellers, inventory is still low and houses are selling fast, meaning your house should stand out and may get multiple...

Why Today’s Seller’s Market Is Good for Your Bottom Line

For Sellers / Selling Myths

March 14, 2024

Why Today’s Seller’s Market Is Good for Your Bottom Line

Thinking about selling your house and wondering if now’s a good time to do it? Here’s what you need to know. Even though the number of homes for sale has been growing this year, there still aren’t enough homes on the market for all the buyers who want to buy....

Buying Myths / First Time Home Buyers / For Buyers

March 13, 2024

Your Home Is a Powerful Investment

Going into 2023, there was a lot of talk about a possible recession that would cause the housing market to crash. Some in the media were even forecasting home prices would drop by as much as 10-20%—and that might have made you feel a bit unsure about buying a home....

Buying Myths / For Buyers / Interest Rates

March 12, 2024

What Mortgage Rate Do You Need To Move?

If you’ve been thinking about buying a home, mortgage rates are probably top of mind for you. They may even be why you’ve put your plans on hold for now. When rates climbed near 8% last year, some buyers found the numbers just didn’t make sense for their budget anymore....

Finding Your Perfect Home in a Fixer Upper

Buying Myths / First Time Home Buyers / For Buyers / Move-Up Buyers

March 11, 2024

Finding Your Perfect Home in a Fixer Upper

If you’re trying to buy a home and are having a hard time finding one you can afford, it may be time to consider a fixer-upper. That’s a house that needs a little elbow grease or some updates, but has good bones. Fixer-uppers can be a really great option if...

Author: Henry Chu at Golden Gate Sotheby's International Realty