Statewide Buyer / Seller Advisory
If interest rates are high – why are home prices staying high
Interest rates and home prices are in many ways tied together. When rates go down so many times the home prices go up and when rates climb the home prices will go down. That was not the case when we
How is the Interest Rate Determined ?
Well, for an individual buyer the rate is determined by a lot of factors: primary home or investment home, loan size, Loan to Value, credit score, credit history, debt ratio, type of income, job history, job stability, w-2 or 1099 … Read the rest
5 Backyard Design Ideas That Your Dogs Will Love
If you’re like most of us dog owners, you’ve been spending and plan to spend a lot of time with your pooches this year. This means it’s the perfect time to make the backyard more inviting to both you and … Read the rest
Silicon Valley Property Values – Declining?
Given damage to our economy by Covid-19, many people are concerned about declining property values. Potential declines are possible….even likely, given that recovery won’t happen overnight. However, declines aren’t likely to be as severe as those following the 2008 recession.… Read the rest
Healthy Home, Healthy You:
Remodels and Upgrades That Can Improve Your Health and Well-Being
The word “remodel” often gets one thinking that improvements are being made to a home in order to increase the value of the house or to improve the aesthetics. However, … Read the rest
Choosing a Home with Good Bones
How To Know If A House Has ‘Good Bones’
When you’re shopping for a new home, it’s not uncommon to hear your realtor say that a house has “good bones.” But what does that mean? You might notice that they … Read the rest