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

Key Terms Every Homebuyer Should Learn [INFOGRAPHIC]

First Time Home Buyers / For Buyers / Infographics / Move-Up Buyers

Key Terms Every Homebuyer Should Learn [INFOGRAPHIC]

Some Highlights Buying a home is a big deal and can feel especially complicated if you don’t know the terms used during the process. If you want to become a homeowner this year, it’s a good idea to learn these key housing terms and understand how they relate to the...

2 Reasons Why Today’s Mortgage Rate Trend Is Good for Sellers

For Sellers / Housing Market Updates / Selling Myths

2 Reasons Why Today’s Mortgage Rate Trend Is Good for Sellers

If you’ve been holding off on selling your house to make a move because you felt mortgage rates were too high, their recent downward trend is exciting news for you. Mortgage rates have descended since last October when they hit 7.79%. In fact, they’ve been below 7% for over a...

Homeownership Is Still at the Heart of the American Dream

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

Homeownership Is Still at the Heart of the American Dream

Buying a home is a powerful decision, and it remains at the heart of the American Dream. Unlike renting, owning a home means more than just having a place to live – it offers a sense of belonging, stability, and freedom. According to Nicole Bachaud, Senior Economist at Zillow: “The...

Home Prices Forecast To Climb over the Next 5 Years [INFOGRAPHIC]

Buying Myths / For Buyers / Housing Market Updates / Infographics / Pricing / Rent vs. Buy

Home Prices Forecast To Climb over the Next 5 Years [INFOGRAPHIC]

Some Highlights If you’re worried about what’s next for home prices, know the HPES shows experts are projecting they’ll continue to rise at least through 2028. Based on that forecast, if you bought a $400,000 house this year, experts say it could gain over $72,000 in equity over the next...

The Dramatic Impact of Homeownership on Net Worth

Buying Myths / First Time Home Buyers / For Buyers / Rent vs. Buy

The Dramatic Impact of Homeownership on Net Worth

If you’re trying to decide whether to rent or buy a home this year, here’s a powerful insight that could give you the clarity and confidence you need to make your decision. Every three years, the Federal Reserve releases the Survey of Consumer Finances (SCF), which compares net worth for...

What Lower Mortgage Rates Mean for Your Purchasing Power

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

What Lower Mortgage Rates Mean for Your Purchasing Power

If you want to buy a home, it’s important to know how mortgage rates impact what you can afford and how much you’ll pay each month. Fortunately, rates for 30-year fixed mortgages have come down significantly since the end of October and are currently under 7%, according to Freddie Mac...