Henry Chu at Golden Gate Sotheby’s International Realty

May 16, 2024

The Number of Homes for Sale Is Increasing

There’s no denying the last couple of years have been tough for anyone trying to buy a home because there haven’t been enough houses to go around. But things are starting to look up. There are more homes up for grabs this year. The graph below uses the latest data...

Why a Condo May Be a Great Option for Your First Home

Buying Tips / First-Time Buyers / For Buyers

May 15, 2024

Why a Condo May Be a Great Option for Your First Home

Having a hard time finding a first home that’s right for you and your wallet? Well, here’s a tip – think about condominiums, or condos for short. They’re usually smaller than single-family homes, but that’s exactly why they can be easier on your budget. According to the latest data from...

Thinking of Selling? You Want an Agent with These Skills

For Sellers / Selling Tips

May 14, 2024

Thinking of Selling? You Want an Agent with These Skills

Selling your house is a big decision. Your home is one of the biggest investments you’ve probably ever made, and it’s a place where you’ve created countless memories. That combo means there’s going to be a lot of emotions involved. You want someone who understands your perspective, knows what it...

Home Prices Are Climbing in These Top Cities

For Buyers / For Sellers / Home Prices

May 13, 2024

Home Prices Are Climbing in These Top Cities

Thinking about buying a home or selling your current one to find a better fit? If so, you might be wondering what’s going on with home prices these days. Here’s the scoop. The latest national data from Case-Shiller and the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) shows they’re going up (see...

The Sun Is Shining on Sellers This Summer [INFOGRAPHIC]

For Sellers / Infographics / Selling Tips

May 10, 2024

The Sun Is Shining on Sellers This Summer [INFOGRAPHIC]

Some Highlights If your needs have changed, now’s a great time to sell and get the features you want most. Many buyers are eager to move between the school years, so you may see a faster sale, multiple offers, a higher final sales price, and more. If you want to...

The Top 2 Reasons To Consider a Newly Built Home

Buying Tips / First-Time Buyers / For Buyers / Inventory / New Construction

May 9, 2024

The Top 2 Reasons To Consider a Newly Built Home

When you’re planning a move, it’s normal to wonder where you’ll end up and what your future home is going to look like. Maybe you’ve got a specific picture of that house in your mind. But unless you came into this process knowing you want to buy a newly built...

How Buying or Selling a Home Benefits Your Community

For Buyers / For Sellers

May 8, 2024

How Buying or Selling a Home Benefits Your Community

If you’re thinking of buying or selling a house, it’s important to know it doesn’t just impact you—it helps out the local economy and your community, too. Every year, the National Association of Realtors (NAR) puts out a report that breaks down the financial impact that comes from people buying...

Tips for Younger Homebuyers: How To Make Your Dream a Reality

First-Time Buyers / For Buyers

May 7, 2024

Tips for Younger Homebuyers: How To Make Your Dream a Reality

If you’re a member of a younger generation, like Gen Z, you may be asking the question: will I ever be able to buy a home? And chances are, you’re worried that’s not going to be in the cards with inflation, rising home prices, mortgage rates, and more seemingly stacked...

For Sellers / Selling Tips

May 6, 2024

What’s Motivating Your Move?

Thinking about selling your house? As you make your decision, consider what’s pushing you to think about moving. A recent survey from Realtor.com looked into why people want to sell their homes this year. Here are the top two reasons (see graphic below): Let’s take a closer look and see...

Builders Are Building Smaller Homes [INFOGRAPHIC]

First-Time Buyers / For Buyers / Infographics

May 3, 2024

Builders Are Building Smaller Homes [INFOGRAPHIC]

Some Highlights Having a hard time finding a home in your budget? Builders may have a solution that can help. Builders are shifting their attention to what buyers want most right now – smaller, more affordable homes. If you want to see what’s available locally and in other areas nearby,...

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