CalHFA Dream for All Shared Appreciation Loan is BACK! Watch on YouTube. Recorded Feb 7, 2024 We are excited to share some news that is good for homebuyers in California! The CalHFA Dream for All 20% down payment program is back…with some changes! We go over the basics here in our Q&A: – What is…
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Here are my semi-anecdotal and semi-data driven predictions for the Los Angeles real estate market in 2024. People have been asking me my opinion whenever I mention I’m in real estate, so below are just some of the convos I’ve had recently and wanted to share. Sellers will come back. In 2023 with rising rates,…
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Originally published at Clever Real Estate. Read the full article here! https://listwithclever.com/real-estate-blog/how-much-you-lose-selling-as-is When it comes to how much you lose selling a house as is, there’s really no easy answer. If your home is in decent shape and you live in a desirable area, you might attract multiple buyers willing to pay full asking price…
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Originally published at Newsweek. Read the full article here! https://www.newsweek.com/texas-housing-supply-surge-real-estate-market-1862988 Housing inventory is surging in Texas despite the nation facing a widespread shortage. The number of homes for sale in the state has more than doubled from its low during the COVID-19 pandemic and now finds itself at more than 88,000 listings. That’s the highest level since 2019 and far…
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Originally published at Newsweek. Read the full article here! https://www.newsweek.com/best-worst-states-raise-family-ranking-1858871 For those looking to start a family, there’s one part of the U.S. you might want to avoid. In WalletHub’s Best & Worst States to Raise a Family report, southern states consistently took the top spots among the worst places to raise a family. The WalletHub ranking…
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Originally published at GOBankingRates. Read the full article here! https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/passing-generational-wealth:-7-ways-to-make-sure-your-assets-go-where-you-want Planning for the future can feel like a daunting task, especially when it comes to where your money should go. You want to ensure your loved ones will be taken care of long after you’re gone, but knowing which steps to take can feel like a slippery slope.…
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Watch here! Home inspections are not cut and dry! They’re actually a useful tool in the escrow process, and there’s a lot of different ways it can go. It’s like those 90’s books where you could flip to a page and choose your own adventure! When we write an offer on a house for you,…
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Yes, there are new construction homes being built in the LA area! To see a new construction home, I will need to take you personally. Some of them a built, some are under construction, and sometimes we can see a model. If you are interested in New Construction homes and how we work with developers,…
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One early convo my clients and I have is WHERE do you want to buy? This is a very personal decision! Here’s the truth: I don’t care where you buy! 🤷🏽♂️ This is why I don’t specialize in one neighborhood. I go where YOU want to be! 🗺️ After all, you’re the one who’s going…
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Forbes: “Dollar cost averaging is a strategy to manage price risk when you’re buying stocks, exchange-traded funds (ETFs) or mutual funds. Instead of purchasing shares at a single price point, with dollar cost averaging you buy in smaller amounts at regular intervals, regardless of price. When investors purchase securities over time at regular intervals, they decrease the…
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