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

Applying For a Mortgage? Here’s What You Should Avoid Once You Do.

Buying Myths / First Time Home Buyers / For Buyers

Applying For a Mortgage? Here’s What You Should Avoid Once You Do.

While it’s exciting to start thinking about moving in and decorating after you’ve applied for your mortgage, there are some key things to keep in mind before you close. Here’s a list of things you may not realize you need to avoid after applying for your home loan. Don’t Deposit...

Confused About What’s Going on in the Housing Market? Lean on a Professional.

Buying Myths / For Buyers / For Sellers / Selling Myths

Confused About What’s Going on in the Housing Market? Lean on a Professional.

If you’re thinking about buying or selling a home, you probably want to know what’s really happening with home prices, mortgage rates, housing supply, and more. That’s not an easy task considering how sensationalized headlines are today. Jay Thompson, Real Estate Industry Consultant, explains: “Housing market headlines are everywhere. Many...

What Makes a House a Home?

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

What Makes a House a Home?

There’s no denying the long-term financial benefits of owning a home, but today’s housing market may have you wondering if now’s still the time to buy. While the financial aspects of buying a home are important, the non-financial and emotional reasons are too. Home means something different to all of...

What To Expect From the Housing Market in 2023

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

What To Expect From the Housing Market in 2023

The 2022 housing market has been defined by two key things: inflation and rapidly rising mortgage rates. And in many ways, it’s put the market into a reset position. As the Federal Reserve (the Fed) made moves this year to try to lower inflation, mortgage rates more than doubled –...

Mortgage Rates Are Dropping. What Does That Mean for You?

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

Mortgage Rates Are Dropping. What Does That Mean for You?

Mortgage rates have been a hot topic in the housing market over the past 12 months. Compared to the beginning of 2022, rates have risen dramatically. Now they’re dropping, and that has to do with everything happening in the economy. Nadia Evangelou, Senior Economist and Director of Forecasting at the...

2023 Housing Market Forecast [INFOGRAPHIC]

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

2023 Housing Market Forecast [INFOGRAPHIC]

Some Highlights From home sales to prices, the 2023 housing market will be defined by mortgage rates. And where rates go depends on what happens with inflation. If you’re thinking of buying or selling a home this year, let’s connect so you understand where the housing market is headed in...

Planning to Retire? It Could Be Time To Make a Move.

Baby Boomers / Demographics / For Sellers / Move-Up Buyers / Senior Market

Planning to Retire? It Could Be Time To Make a Move.

If you’re thinking about retirement or have already retired this year, you may be planning your next steps. One of your goals could be selling your house and finding a home that more closely fits your needs. Fortunately, you may be in a better position to make a move than...