Why It’s More Affordable To Buy a Home This Year [INFOGRAPHIC]
Some Highlights Home affordabilitydepends on three factors: mortgage rates, home prices, and wages. Mortgage ratesare down from their recent peak,home pricesare expected to rise at…
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Four Ways You Can Use Your Home Equity
If youre a homeowner, odds are yourequityhas grown significantly over the last few years.Equitybuilds over time as home values grow and as you pay down…
Back to School in Irvine: A Real Estate Perspective and a Special Giveaway!
As the summer sun begins to wane, the anticipation of a new school year is palpable in the air. Families in Irvine are gearing up…
Why Buying or Selling a Home Helps the Economy and Your Community
If you're thinking about buying or selling a house, it's important to know that it doesn't just affect your life, but also your community.The National…
The Power of Pre-Approval
If youre buying a home this spring, todays housing market can feel like a challenge. With so few homes on the market right now, plus…
Are More Homeowners Selling as Mortgage Rates Come Down?
If youre looking tobuy a home, the recent downward trend inmortgage ratesis good news because it helps with affordability. But theres another way this benefits…
How To Know If You’re Ready to Buy a Home
If youre trying to decide if youre ready tobuy a home, theres probably a lot on your mind. Youre thinking about your finances, todaysmortgage ratesandhome…
Evaluating Your Wants and Needs as a Homebuyer Matters More Today
When it comes to buying a home, especially with todays affordability challenges, youll want to be strategic. Mortgage rates impact how much it costs to…
How Homeowners Win When They Downsize
Downsizing has long been a popular option when homeowners reach retirement age. But there are plenty of other life changes that could make downsizing worthwhile.…
