Henry Chu at Golden Gate Sotheby’s International Realty

Buying Myths / For Buyers / For Sellers / Pricing / Selling Myths

July 17, 2023

Home Prices Are Rebounding

If you’re following the news today, you may feel a bit unsure about what’s happening with home prices and fear whether or not the worst is yet to come. That’s because today’s headlines are painting an unnecessarily negative picture. If we take a year-over-year view, home prices did drop some, but that’s because we’re...

Low Housing Inventory Is a Sweet Spot for Sellers [INFOGRAPHIC]

For Sellers / Housing Market Updates / Infographics / Selling Myths

July 14, 2023

Low Housing Inventory Is a Sweet Spot for Sellers [INFOGRAPHIC]

Some Highlights Today’s housing inventory is still well below more normal years. This low inventory is why homes that are priced right are still selling quickly and seeing multiple offers. If you want to sell your house, now is a great time because inventory is still low. Contact a trusted...

How Remote Work Expands Your Homebuying Horizons

For Buyers / Interest Rates

July 13, 2023

How Remote Work Expands Your Homebuying Horizons

Even as some companies transition back into the office, remote work remains a popular choice for many professionals. So, if you currently enjoy working from home or hope to be able to soon, you’re not alone. According to a recent survey, most working professionals want to work either fully remote...

Renting or Selling Your House: What’s the Best Move?

For Sellers / Selling Myths

July 12, 2023

Renting or Selling Your House: What’s the Best Move?

If you’re a homeowner ready to make a move, you may be thinking about using your current house as a short-term rental property instead of selling it. A short-term rental (STR) is typically offered as an alternative to a hotel, and they’re an investment that’s gained popularity in recent years....

Momentum Is Building for New Home Construction

For Buyers / Housing Market Updates / New Construction

July 11, 2023

Momentum Is Building for New Home Construction

If you’re in the process of looking for a home today, you know the supply of homes for sale is low because you’re feeling the impact of having a limited pool of options. And, if your biggest hurdle right now is that you’re having trouble finding something you like, don’t...

For Sellers / Pricing

July 10, 2023

Reasons Your Home May Not Be Selling

When it comes to selling your house, you want three things: to sell it for the most money you can, to do it in a certain amount of time, and to do all of that with the fewest hassles. And, while the current housing market is generally favorable to sellers...

The Benefits of Downsizing for Homeowners [INFOGRAPHIC]

For Buyers / Infographics

July 7, 2023

The Benefits of Downsizing for Homeowners [INFOGRAPHIC]

Some Highlights Downsizing is a popular choice for homeowners when they retire or when their needs change, but with inflation still high, it’s also a way to reduce costs. Downsizing could help cut down on your expenses and your equity can fuel your move. If you’re thinking about moving to...

Today’s Housing Inventory Is a Sweet Spot for Sellers

For Sellers / Housing Market Updates / Selling Myths

July 6, 2023

Today’s Housing Inventory Is a Sweet Spot for Sellers

One of the biggest challenges in the housing market right now is how few homes there are for sale compared to the number of people who want to buy them. To help emphasize just how limited housing inventory still is, let’s take a look at the latest information on active...

Two Questions To Ask Yourself if You’re Considering Buying a Home

Buying Myths / First Time Home Buyers / For Buyers / Interest Rates / Move-Up Buyers / Pricing

July 5, 2023

Two Questions To Ask Yourself if You’re Considering Buying a Home

If you’re thinking of buying a home, chances are you’re paying attention to just about everything you hear about the housing market. And you’re getting your information from a variety of channels: the news, social media, your real estate agent, conversations with friends and loved ones, overhearing someone chatting at...

Americans Still View Homeownership as the American Dream

First Time Home Buyers / For Buyers / Housing Market Updates

July 4, 2023

Americans Still View Homeownership as the American Dream

Everyone’s interpretation of the American Dream is unique and personal. But, for many people, it’s tied to a sense of success, freedom, and prosperity. These are all things that owning a home can help provide. A recent survey from Bankrate asked respondents which achievements they feel most embody the American...

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