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

Get Ready for Smaller, More Affordable Homes

Buying Myths / First Time Home Buyers / For Buyers / Housing Market Updates

Get Ready for Smaller, More Affordable Homes

Have you been trying to buy a home, but higher mortgage rates and home prices are limiting your options? If so, here’s some good news – based on what Ali Wolf, Chief Economist at Zonda, has to say – smaller, more affordable homes are on the way: “Buyers should expect...

Homeowners Have a Lot of Equity Right Now [INFOGRAPHIC]

For Sellers / Housing Market Updates / Infographics

Homeowners Have a Lot of Equity Right Now [INFOGRAPHIC]

Some Highlights Your equity grows as you pay down your home loan and as home prices increase. With home prices rising again, your equity is getting an extra boost. Almost half of homeowners are equity rich because they have at least 50% equity in their homes. If you’ve been in...

How Inflation Affects the Housing Market

For Buyers / For Sellers / Housing Market Updates / Interest Rates

How Inflation Affects the Housing Market

Have you ever wondered how inflation impacts the housing market? Believe it or not, they’re connected. Whenever there are changes to one, both are affected. Here’s a high-level overview of the connection between the two. The Relationship Between Housing Inflation and Overall Inflation Shelter inflation is the measure of price...

Buyer Traffic Is Still Stronger than the Norm

Demographics / For Sellers / Housing Market Updates / Selling Myths

Buyer Traffic Is Still Stronger than the Norm

Are you putting off selling your house because you’re worried no one’s buying because of where mortgage rates are? If so, know this: the latest data shows plenty of buyers are still out there, and they’re purchasing homes today. Here’s the data to prove it. The ShowingTime Showing Index is...

Gen Z: The Next Generation Is Making Moves in the Housing Market

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

Gen Z: The Next Generation Is Making Moves in the Housing Market

Generation Z (Gen Z) is eager to put down their own roots and achieve financial independence. As a result, they’re turning to homeownership. According to the latest Home Buyers and Sellers Generational Trends Report from the National Association of Realtors (NAR), 30% of Gen Z buyers transitioned straight from living...