Hi all,

Happy Valentines’ Day! I hope you and your loved ones are enjoying the holiday, and that you have something very special planned for your partner today.

Did you know that home prices are remaining on an upscale? According to the National Association of Realtors, buyers continue to lean on low mortgage rates, and household incomes rose to $79,740—an increase of roughly $2,650 year-over-year! For first-time homebuyers, affordability also expanded last quarter. The average first-time homebuyer needed $48,288 for a mortgage, approximately $575 less year-over-year, and their average monthly mortgage payment slid to $1,006, assuming they had a 10 percent down payment.

If you’d like to know more, please follow this link.

Thank you all for your continued support, and may the rest of this year bring you good fortune, both in and out of the housing industry.

Hello all,

Potential sellers may be hesitant to put their home on the market in the winter because of the misconception that it’s not an optimal time for selling. However, regardless of the time of year there are always buyers in the market for a new home. An advantage of selling in the winter is that you can stage your home to take advantage of the indoor warmth of the season.

This month’s information offers several ideas to help you stage your home for a winter sale, such as placing a warm throw over the corner of the sofa to encourage a cozy feel and turning up the thermostat. Page two outlines a few of the benefits of selling your home in the winter.

If you’re interested in selling your home, please contact me to learn more about its value and our local market. Be sure to share this information with family or friends who may be thinking about putting their homes on the market.

From my family to yours: Have a happy and safe holiday season with your loved ones.

Happy Holidays,

Potential sellers may be hesitant to put their home on the market in the winter because of the misconception that it’s not an optimal time for selling. However, regardless of the time of year there are always buyers in the market for a new home. An advantage of selling in the winter is that you can stage your home to take advantage of the indoor warmth of the season.

If you’re interested in selling your home, please contact me to learn more about its value and our local market. Be sure to share this information with family or friends who may be thinking about putting their homes on the market.

To add to the Holiday cheer, here is a flyer on Holiday Light Displays around San Diego:

NEIGHBORHOODS HOLIDAY LIGHT DISPLAYS

From my family to yours:  Wishes for a happy, healthy and safe holiday season with your loved ones.

Happy New Year!

What will the year hold for the real estate market? Will the market favor buyers or sellers? Will home prices continue to rise?

While it’s impossible to predict the future, experts rely on current market trends to forecast what may happen this year, if present trends continue. This month’s information outlines several predictions experts have made about the national housing market in 2018, as well as a few predictions about mortgages. 2018 Market Insights

How do these trends stack up to trends we’ve seen in our local housing market? Give us a call and we’ll give you the scoop! The information also delves into three reasons why learning about the market is important, even if you don’t plan to buy or sell this year.

If you are thinking of buying or selling, or you just want to know more information about our local market, give us a call!