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

How Remote Work Helps with Your House Hunt [INFOGRAPHIC]

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

How Remote Work Helps with Your House Hunt [INFOGRAPHIC]

Some Highlights While remote work peaked during the pandemic, many people still work from home today. If you’re one of them, it could have an unexpected benefit when you’re looking to buy a home. If you can work from home, you might have more choices for where to live. Connect...

The Many Non-Financial Benefits of Homeownership

Buying Myths / Demographics / First Time Home Buyers / For Buyers

The Many Non-Financial Benefits of Homeownership

Buying and owning your own home can have a big impact on your life. While there are financial reasons to become a homeowner, it’s essential to think about the non-financial benefits that make a home more than just a place to live. Here are some of the top non-financial reasons...

Remote Work Is Changing How Some Buyers Search for Their Dream Homes

Buying Myths / First Time Home Buyers / For Buyers

Remote Work Is Changing How Some Buyers Search for Their Dream Homes

The way Americans work has changed in recent years, and remote work is at the forefront of this shift. Experts say it’ll continue to be popular for years to come and project that 36.2 million Americans will be working remotely by 2025. To give you some perspective, that’s a 417%...

Your Home Equity Can Offset Affordability Challenges

For Sellers / Housing Market Updates / Interest Rates / Selling Myths

Your Home Equity Can Offset Affordability Challenges

Are you thinking about selling your house? If so, today’s mortgage rates may be making you wonder if that’s the right decision. Some homeowners are reluctant to sell and take on a higher mortgage rate on their next home. If you’re worried about this too, know that even though rates...

Are More Homes Coming onto the Market?

For Sellers / Housing Market Updates / Selling Myths

Are More Homes Coming onto the Market?

An important factor shaping today’s market is the number of homes for sale. And, if you’re considering whether or not to list your house, that’s one of the biggest advantages you have right now. When housing inventory is this low, your house will stand out, especially if it’s priced right....

Plenty of Buyers Are Still Active Today [INFOGRAPHIC]

For Sellers / Housing Market Updates / Infographics / Selling Myths

Plenty of Buyers Are Still Active Today [INFOGRAPHIC]

Some Highlights Holding off on selling your house because you believe there aren’t any buyers out there? Data shows buyers are still active, even with higher mortgage rates. This goes to show, people still want to buy homes, and those who can are moving now. Don’t delay your plan to...

Should Baby Boomers Buy or Rent After Selling Their Houses?

Baby Boomers / Buying Myths / Demographics / For Buyers / Rent vs. Buy

Should Baby Boomers Buy or Rent After Selling Their Houses?

Are you a baby boomer who’s lived in your current house for a long time and you’re ready for a change? If you’re thinking about selling your house, you have a lot to consider. Will you move to a different state or stay nearby? Is it time to downsize or...

What Experts Project for Home Prices Over the Next 5 Years

Buying Myths / First Time Home Buyers / For Buyers / Housing Market Updates / Move-Up Buyers

What Experts Project for Home Prices Over the Next 5 Years

If you’re planning to buy a home, one thing to consider is what experts project home prices will do in the future and how that might affect your investment. While you may have seen negative news over the past year about home prices, they’re doing far better than expected and...

Planning to Retire? Your Equity Can Help You Make a Move

Demographics / For Sellers / Selling Myths

Planning to Retire? Your Equity Can Help You Make a Move

Reaching retirement is a significant milestone in life, bringing with it a lot of change and new opportunities. As the door to this exciting chapter opens, one thing you may be considering is selling your house and finding a home better suited for your evolving needs. Fortunately, you may be...