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

How To Know If You’re Ready to Buy a Home

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

How To Know If You’re Ready to Buy a Home

If you’re trying to decide if you’re ready to buy a home, there’s probably a lot on your mind. You’re thinking about your finances, today’s mortgage rates and home prices, the limited supply of homes for sale, and more. And, you’re juggling how all of those things will impact the...

Sellers: Don’t Let These Two Things Hold You Back

Buying Myths / For Buyers / For Sellers / Selling Myths

Sellers: Don’t Let These Two Things Hold You Back

Many homeowners thinking about selling have two key things holding them back. That’s feeling locked in by today’s higher mortgage rates and worrying they won’t be able to find something to buy while supply is so low. Let’s dive into each challenge and give you some helpful advice on how...

Key Housing Market Trends [INFOGRAPHIC]

For Buyers / For Sellers / Housing Market Updates / Infographics

Key Housing Market Trends [INFOGRAPHIC]

Some Highlights If you’re considering buying or selling a home, you’ll want to know what’s happening in the housing market. Housing inventory is still very low, prices are climbing back up, and homes are selling fast when priced right. Connect with a real estate agent if you want more information...

Don’t Fall for the Next Shocking Headlines About Home Prices

Buying Myths / For Buyers / Housing Market Updates / Pricing

Don’t Fall for the Next Shocking Headlines About Home Prices

If you’re thinking of buying or selling a home, one of the biggest questions you have right now is probably: what’s happening with home prices? And it’s no surprise you don’t have the clarity you need on that topic. Part of the issue is how headlines are talking about prices....

Foreclosure Numbers Today Aren’t Like 2008

Distressed Properties / For Buyers / Foreclosures / Housing Market Updates

Foreclosure Numbers Today Aren’t Like 2008

If you’ve been keeping up with the news lately, you’ve probably come across headlines talking about the increase in foreclosures in today’s housing market. This may have left you with some uncertainty, especially if you’re considering buying a home. It’s important to understand the context of these reports to know...

Real Estate Continues To Be the Best Investment [INFOGRAPHIC]

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

Real Estate Continues To Be the Best Investment [INFOGRAPHIC]

Some Highlights According to a recent Gallup poll, real estate has been voted the best long-term investment for 11 years in a row, beating gold, stocks, bonds, and more. Owning real estate means more than just having a home—it’s an investment in your future. That’s because it’s typically a stable...