That headline is not a big surprise at all. Of course, first-time home buyers tend to finance their home purchase! In fact, most buyers use bank financing to purchase a home, whether they’re first-time buyers or seasoned veterans. However, buyers purchasing their second or third home typically put a larger down-payment down. 14% is the […]
Foreign Buyers Impact California Real Estate Market
Impact of Foreign Buyers Changing I think everyone knows that foreign buyers have had a significant impact on the real estate market in California in the last few years. Being intimately involved in real estate sales, we have seen this first hand. A significant number of cash buyers in the real estate market will push […]
Home Improvements That Pay Off With Increased Home Value
Most homeowners like to consider the value that home improvements add to their home before launching into big projects, additions or remodels, especially if they don’t plan to stay in the home for more than a few years or so. Luckily, we have a great resource showing the payoff of some popular home improvements. These […]
Home Fire Sprinkler Systems – What You Need to Know
If you have a home fire sprinkler system installed in your house or if you will be buying a home in the foreseeable future, you should read this article. Home fire sprinkler systems are something almost nobody thinks about but something that is becoming more and more important. I don’t know the exact dates but […]
Housing Benefits for Our Nation’s Veterans
This past Wednesday was Veteran’s Day, and in honor of our veterans and active duty military personnel, we’d like to share a little information about homeownership and our service members. The homeownership rate among veterans far outpaces that of civilians, according to Veterans United Home Loans. However, active duty military personnel often face challenges, due […]
How to Hire a Contractor
It’s not uncommon for new homeowners and home sellers to need to hire a contractor either before moving in or before putting the house on the market. But it can be difficult to find someone you can trust and who will show up and do the work when you need it. Below you will find […]
Know and Understand Your Credit Score and Report [Infographic]
According to a new report from the credit bureau Experian, many prospective homebuyers are put off from the process because they are unaware of their credit scores. But knowing your credit score has never been more simple. Start by getting your free report from CreditKarma* at https://www.creditkarma.com. Yes, it’s totally free and there is no […]
