Henry Chu at Golden Gate Sotheby’s International Realty

October 22, 2024

Planning To Sell Your House in 2025? Start Prepping Now

If your goal is to sell your house in 2025, now’s the time to start prepping. Even though it might seem like there’s plenty of time between now and the new year, you should get a head start on any updates or repairs you want to make now. As Danielle...

What To Expect from Mortgage Rates and Home Prices in 2025

Affordability / For Buyers / For Sellers / Home Prices / Mortgage Rates

October 21, 2024

What To Expect from Mortgage Rates and Home Prices in 2025

Curious about where the housing market is headed in 2025? The good news is that experts are offering some promising forecasts, especially when it comes to two key factors that directly affect your decisions: mortgage rates and home prices. Whether you’re thinking of buying or selling, here’s a look at...

Buying Tips / Equity / For Buyers / Forecasts / Infographics

October 18, 2024

Why Buying Now Is Worth It

Some Highlights You may be torn between buying a home now or waiting. But don’t forget to factor in the equity you’ll gain as prices rise. Experts forecast prices will climb over the next 5 years – and based on those forecasts, you could gain about $90k in equity in...

Why Did More People Decide To Sell Their Homes Recently?

Buying Tips / For Buyers / Mortgage Rates

October 17, 2024

Why Did More People Decide To Sell Their Homes Recently?

Homeowners typically slow down their moving plans as the summer months wrap up, and as a result, fewer homes are listed for sale in the fall. It’s a predictable, seasonal trend in real estate. But this year, mortgage rates came down at the same time the number of homes on...

The Benefits of Using Your Equity To Make a Bigger Down Payment

Affordability / Equity / For Buyers / Home Prices / Mortgage Rates

October 16, 2024

The Benefits of Using Your Equity To Make a Bigger Down Payment

Did you know? Homeowners are often able to put more money down when they buy their next home. That’s because, once they sell, they can use the equity they have in their current house toward their next down payment. And it’s why as home equity reaches a new height, the...

Why an Agent Is Essential When Buying a Newly Built Home

Agent Value / Buying Tips / For Buyers

October 15, 2024

Why an Agent Is Essential When Buying a Newly Built Home

For some buyers, there’s a misconception that newly built homes aren’t made to last or fall short of the quality you can find in older homes. Unfortunately, this is turning some buyers away from what may be one of their best options in today’s housing market. As Builder Online says:...

Why a Condo Could Be Your Perfect First Home

For Buyers

October 14, 2024

Why a Condo Could Be Your Perfect First Home

If you’re looking to break into homeownership but the price of single-family homes has you second-guessing, you might want to consider a condominium (condo) or townhome. These types of homes often come with a lower barrier to entry – and that can help you start to build equity and enjoy...

Buying Beats Renting in These Top Cities

For Buyers / Infographics / Rent vs. Buy

October 11, 2024

Buying Beats Renting in These Top Cities

Some Highlights Based on a recent study, in 22 of the top 50 metros, the monthly mortgage payment is lower than the rent payment. Make sure you work with a pro who can help you crunch the numbers and see how your city stacks up. This may be your opportunity...

Agent Value / For Sellers / Selling Tips

October 10, 2024

How Much Does It Cost To Sell My House?

If you’re toying with the idea of selling your house, you’re probably wondering how much it’ll cost. To be honest, the final number will depend on several factors like the offer you accept, if you help with your buyer’s closing costs, how many repairs you tackle, and more. So, to...

Two Reasons Why the Housing Market Won’t Crash

Economy / Inventory

October 9, 2024

Two Reasons Why the Housing Market Won’t Crash

You may have heard chatter recently about the economy and talk about a possible recession. It’s no surprise that kind of noise gets some people worried about a housing market crash. Maybe you’re one of them. But here’s the good news – there’s no need to panic. The housing market...

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