A new year brings another rainy season to our normally sunny skies. We had quite a storm on Tuesday and early forecasts suggest rain may return to Orange County as soon as Saturday. However, the exact timing and intensity of the next round of precipitation was not immediately clear. But there are some steps you can take right now to protect [...]
Spectacular custom estate with incredible panoramic views. 5 bedrooms, 4.5 baths, 5,947 sq. ft., 0.74 acres. This house was remodeled and 2,000.00 sqft was added in 1991-1992. The owners have done several remodels [...]
If buying or selling a home is part of your dreams for 2023, its essential for you to understand todays housing market, define your goals, and work with industry experts to bring your homeownership vision for the new year into [...]
In just a few days it'll be time again to analyze the lives we were perfectly fine living the last 365 days, and yet somehow come to the conclusion that it all needs to change right NOW. We'll all launch into a crafting time with magazine cuttings, gluing, taping, and pulling out the fanciest of our pens to create the vision board or [...]
This past year, rising mortgage rates have slowed the red-hot housing market. Over the pastnine months, weve 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 year, severely limiting homebuying power for consumers. And, [...]
Theres no doubtbuying a hometoday is different than it was over the past couple of years, and the shift in the market has led to advantages for buyers today. Right now, there are specific reasons that make this housing market attractive for those whove thought about buying but have sidelined their search due to rising mortgage
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If youre thinking aboutselling your house, youre likely hearing about the cooling housing market and wondering what that means for you. While its not the peak intensity we saw during the pandemic, were still in a sellers market. That means you havent missed your [...]
I (an adorable copywriter at Seven Gables Real Estate) moved homes just a year and a half ago! I'm not alone in this; the California real estate market is absolutely bustling with new deals every day. While moving here has been wonderful, I distinctly remember the difficulty I had in picking a city to go to. Knowing the best place to move [...]
If youre looking to buy a home, you probably want to secure the lowestinterest ratepossible for your home loan. Over the last couple of years, that was easier to do as the housing market saw record-low mortgage rates, but this year rates haverisen dramatically.
If youre looking for ways to combat todayshigher ratesand lock in the lowest one you can, here are a few factors to focus on. Since approval opportunities can vary, connect with a trusted lender for customized [...]
