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

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...

Explaining Today’s Mortgage Rates

For Buyers / Housing Market Updates / Interest Rates

Explaining Today’s Mortgage Rates

If you’re following mortgage rates because you know they impact your borrowing costs, you may be wondering what the future holds for them. Unfortunately, there’s no easy way to answer that question because mortgage rates are notoriously hard to forecast.   But, there’s one thing that’s historically a good indicator of...

Homebuyers Are Getting Used to the New Normal

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

Homebuyers Are Getting Used to the New Normal

Before you decide to sell your house, it’s important to know what you can expect in the current housing market. One positive trend right now is homebuyers are adapting to today’s mortgage rates and getting used to them as the new normal. To better understand what’s been happening with mortgage...

Home Prices Are Rebounding

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

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

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...