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

What You Want To Know If You’re Pursuing Your Dream of Homeownership

Buying Myths / First Time Home Buyers / For Buyers / Gen Z / Housing Market Updates / Millennials / Move-Up Buyers

What You Want To Know If You’re Pursuing Your Dream of Homeownership

If you’re a young adult, you may be thinking about your goals and priorities for the months and years ahead. And if homeownership ranks high on your goal sheet, you’re in good company. Many of your peers are also pursuing their dream of owning a home. The 2022 Millennial &...

Why There Won’t Be a Flood of Foreclosures Coming to the Housing Market

Distressed Properties / For Buyers / For Sellers / Foreclosures

Why There Won’t Be a Flood of Foreclosures Coming to the Housing Market

With the rapid shift that’s happened in the housing market this year, some people are raising concerns that we’re destined for a repeat of the crash we saw in 2008. But in truth, there are many key differences between what’s happening today and the bubble in the early 2000s. One...

3 Ways You Can Use Your Home Equity

For Sellers / Housing Market Updates / Move-Up Buyers

3 Ways You Can Use Your Home Equity

If you’re a homeowner, odds are your equity has grown significantly over the last few years as home prices skyrocketed and you made your monthly mortgage payments. Home equity builds over time and can help you achieve certain goals. According to the latest Equity Insights Report from CoreLogic, the average borrower with a home loan...

Your House Could Be the #1 Item on a Homebuyer’s Wish List During the Holidays

For Sellers / Housing Market Updates / Millennials

Your House Could Be the #1 Item on a Homebuyer’s Wish List During the Holidays

Each year, homeowners planning to make a move are faced with a decision: sell their house during the holidays or wait. And others who have already listed their homes may think about removing their listings and waiting until the new year to go back on the market. The truth is...

Home Sweet Home: The Emotional Benefits of Homeownership [INFOGRAPHIC]

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

Home Sweet Home: The Emotional Benefits of Homeownership [INFOGRAPHIC]

Some Highlights While there are many financial perks to owning a home, there are also powerful non-financial benefits to consider if you’re thinking about making a move. Homeownership allows you to express yourself, gives you greater privacy and comfort, enhances your connection to your community and loved ones, and is...

What Buyers Need To Know About the Inventory of Homes Available for Sale

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

What Buyers Need To Know About the Inventory of Homes Available for Sale

If you’re thinking about buying a home, you’re likely trying to juggle your needs, current mortgage rates, home prices, your schedule, and more to try to decide if you want to jump into the market. If this sounds like you, here’s one key factor that could help you with your...

What Homeowners Want To Know About Selling in Today’s Market

For Sellers / Housing Market Updates / Move-Up Buyers / Selling Myths

What Homeowners Want To Know About Selling in Today’s Market

If you’re thinking about selling your house, you’re likely hearing about the cooling housing market and wondering what that means for you. While it’s not the peak intensity we saw during the pandemic, we’re still in a sellers’ market. That means you haven’t missed your window. Realtor.com explains: “. ....

Mortgage Rates Will Come Down, It’s Just a Matter of Time

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

Mortgage Rates Will Come Down, It’s Just a Matter of Time

This past year, rising mortgage rates have slowed the red-hot housing market. Over the past nine months, we’ve seen fewer homes sold than the previous month as home price growth has slowed. All of this is due to the fact that the average 30-year fixed mortgage rate has doubled this...