Home Values Projected to Keep Rising
Home Values Projected to Keep Rising
As we enter the final months of 2020 and continue to work through the challenges this year has brought, some of us wonder what impact continued economic uncertainty could have on home prices. Looking at the big ...
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Posted by Tracy Tang on March 17, 2021 in Market Update
Two Important Impacts of Home Equity
Two Important Impacts of Home Equity
Equity continues to rise, helping American homeowners secure a much more stable financial future. According to the most recent data from CoreLogic, the average homeowner gained $9,800 in equity ...
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Posted by Tracy Tang on March 16, 2021 in General
What Are the Benefits of a 20% Down Payment?
What Are the Benefits of a 20% Down Payment?
If you’re thinking of buying a home this year, you may be wondering how much money you need to come up with for your down payment. Many people may think it’s 20% of the loan to ...
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Posted by Tracy Tang on March 13, 2021 in Buying a Home
Want to Build Wealth? Buy a Home This Year
Want to Build Wealth? Buy a Home This Year.
Every year, households across the country make the decision to rent for another year or take the leap into homeownership. They look at their earnings and savings and then decide what makes the most ...
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Posted by Tracy Tang on February 11, 2021 in Buying a Home
Home Equity in Building Wealth
Homeownership has always been the first rung on the ladder leading to household wealth. As Freddie Mac recently posted:
“Homeownership has cemented its role as part of the American Dream, providing families with a place that is ...
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Posted by Tracy Tang on January 15, 2021 in General
Pending home sales continue to slip as 2021 approaches
December 30, 2020, 11:21 am By Julia Falcon
U.S. pending home sales slid for the third consecutive month in November, dropping 2.6% from October, according to a report from the National Association of Realtors. ...
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Posted by Tracy Tang on January 8, 2021 in Market Update
Why It’s Important to Price Your House Right Today
Even in today’s sellers’ market, setting the right price for your house is one of the most valuable things you can do. According to the U.S. Economic Outlook by the National Association of Realtors (NAR), ...
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Posted by Tracy Tang on January 7, 2021 in Buying a Home
More Generations Are Living Under One Roof This Year
More Generations Are Living Under One Roof This Year
This year challenged us to reprioritize everything – from the way we use our time to where we work, how we socialize and gather together, and our needs at home. For many, this also ...
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Posted by Tracy Tang on January 6, 2021 in General
Why Selling Your House on Your Own in 2021 Is a Mistake
There are many benefits to working with a real estate professional when selling your house. During challenging times, like what we face today, it becomes even more important to have an expert you trust to help guide you through the process. If ...
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Posted by Tracy Tang on January 5, 2021 in Selling Your Home
Four Expert Views on the 2021 Housing Market
The housing market was a shining star in 2020, fueling the economic turnaround throughout the country. As we look forward to 2021, can we expect real estate to continue showing such promise? Here’s what four experts have to say about the year ...
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Posted by Tracy Tang on January 4, 2021 in General
Knowledge Is Power on the Path to Homeownership
Homeownership is on the goal list for many young adults, but sometimes it’s hard to know exactly how to get there. From understanding the homebuying process to pre-approval and down payment assistance options, uncertainty along the ...
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Posted by Tracy Tang on December 31, 2020 in General
With Home Values Surging, Is it Still Affordable to Buy Right Now?
Housing inventory is at an all-time low. Realtor.com just reported that there are 39% fewer homes for sale today than there were last year. At the same time, buyer demand remains strong. In a recent newsletter, research ...
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Posted by Tracy Tang on December 30, 2020 in Market Update
The Difference a Year Makes for Homeownership
Over the past year, mortgage rates have fallen more than a full percentage point, hitting a new historic low 15 times. This is a great driver for homeownership, as today’s low rates provide consumers with some significant benefits. ...
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Posted by Tracy Tang on December 28, 2020 in Market Update
Did You Outgrow Your Home in 2020?
It may seem hard to imagine that the home you’re in today – whether it’s your starter home or just one you’ve fallen in love with along the way – might not be your forever home.
Many needs have changed in 2020, and ...
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Posted by Tracy Tang on December 27, 2020 in Market Update
Homeowner Equity Increases an Astonishing $1 Trillion
In a year that was financially devastating for many Americans, some good news for most homeowners is the dramatic gain in home equity over the last twelve months. Last week, CoreLogic released its 2020 3rd Quarter Homeowner Equity ...
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Posted by Tracy Tang on December 21, 2020 in Market Update
PERSONAL FINANCE People do crazy things with money. Avoiding these blind spots can help prevent future regrets
Lorie Konish@LORIEKONISH
KEY POINTS
“There are things that I do with my money and there are things you do with your money that completely make sense to us that might look crazy to someone else,” ...
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Posted by Tracy Tang on December 20, 2020 in General
How the mortgage industry is working together to make housing more affordable
October 21, 2020, 10:05 am By Content Solutions Team
Over the years, the inventory of affordable homes has been in sharp decline, while home prices have risen dramatically. With homes becoming increasingly unaffordable, the ...
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Posted by Tracy Tang on December 19, 2020 in Mortgage
The NorCal + Lake Tahoe Luxury Market Report May - October 2020
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Posted by Tracy Tang on December 10, 2020 in Market Update
ALAMEDA COUNTY SECURED ROLL PROPERTY TAXES DUE FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2020-2021
ALAMEDA COUNTY SECURED ROLL PROPERTY TAXES DUE FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2020-2021 More than 443,000 secured roll property tax bills for the Fiscal Year 2020-2021 amounting to $4.6 billion are being mailed this month by Alameda County Treasurer and Tax ...
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Posted by Tracy Tang on December 9, 2020 in General
Low Inventory Is a Win for Sellers
The number of houses for sale today is significantly lower than the high buyer activity in the current housing market. According to Lawrence Yun, Chief Economist for the National Association of ...
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Posted by Tracy Tang on November 23, 2020 in Selling Your Home