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

Ways To Overcome Affordability Challenges in Today’s Housing Market [INFOGRAPHIC]

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

Ways To Overcome Affordability Challenges in Today’s Housing Market [INFOGRAPHIC]

Some Highlights With so few homes on the market right now, widening the scope of your search to include nearby areas could help you find more options in your budget. You can also work with a trusted lender to consider alternative financing options and search for down payment assistance. If...

Why Today’s Foreclosure Numbers Are Nothing Like 2008

Distressed Properties / Foreclosures / Housing Market Updates

Why Today’s Foreclosure Numbers Are Nothing Like 2008

You’ve likely seen headlines about the number of foreclosures climbing in today’s housing market. That may leave you with a few questions, especially if you’re thinking about buying a house. Understanding what they really mean is mission-critical if you want to know the truth about what’s happening today. According to...

The Three Factors Affecting Home Affordability Today

First Time Home Buyers / For Buyers / Housing Market Updates / Interest Rates / Move-Up Buyers / Pricing

The Three Factors Affecting Home Affordability Today

There’s been a lot of focus on higher mortgage rates and how they’re creating affordability challenges for today’s homebuyers. It’s true that rates climbed dramatically since the record-low we saw during the pandemic. But home affordability is based on more than just mortgage rates – it’s determined by a combination...

What Are the Experts Saying About the Spring Housing Market?

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

What Are the Experts Saying About the Spring Housing Market?

The housing market’s been going through a lot of change lately, and there’s been uncertainty surrounding what will happen this spring. You may be wondering if more homes will go on the market, what’s next with home prices and mortgage rates, or what the best advice is for someone in...

Why You May Want an Energy-Efficient Home [INFOGRAPHIC]

First Time Home Buyers / For Buyers / Infographics / Move-Up Buyers

Why You May Want an Energy-Efficient Home [INFOGRAPHIC]

Some Highlights Since inflation is increasing the cost of goods and services, it may make sense to look for an energy-efficient home. Energy prices have increased over the last year, so look for energy-efficient features in your home search. If you’re looking to buy a home this year, work with...

5 Reasons Millennials Are Buying Homes

Demographics / First Time Home Buyers / For Buyers / Millennials

5 Reasons Millennials Are Buying Homes

In the United States, there are over 72 million millennials. If you’re part of that generation and have thought about buying a home, you aren’t alone. According to Zonda, 98% of millennials want to become a homeowner at some point if they aren’t already. But why? There are plenty of...

Think Twice Before Waiting for Lower Home Prices

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

Think Twice Before Waiting for Lower Home Prices

As the housing market continues to change, you may be wondering where it’ll go from here. One factor you’re probably thinking about is home prices, which have come down a bit since they peaked last June. And you’ve likely heard something in the news or on social media about a...