Lower than expected interest rates kept real estate strong in 2019 and many experts predict 2020 will keep rolling in the same direction. According to a recent article in Forbes, Odeta Kushi, deputy chief economist at First American, shared that mortgage rates will remain low next year, between 3.7 and 3.9%, fueling a healthy real estate market. PRICES TO KEEP RISING Tight inventory and increased demand will keep pushing prices...
Central Coast locals often boast that Fall is one of the best times of year to enjoy all our area has to offer. The season brings smaller crowds at the beach, warm sunny days, a plethora of fun Festivals and the long-awaited harvest seasons at the wineries. But did you know it marks a great time for buyers and sellers and is actually the best time of year to move?...
WHEN DOWNSIZING COULD MEAN LIVING THE DREAM While owning your home is still the American Dream, the idea of living out the golden years in the same home has changed for many Empty Nesters. As you get older, downsizing or settling into a smaller home with a simpler lifestyle could be one definition of “living the dream.” REVISIT HOUSING SITUATION At least 37 percent of Baby Boomers said they plan...
HEARTFELT THANKS FOR A GREAT 2018! As the hustle, bustle and chaotic pace of the holidays continues, we want to just take a moment to stop and express our heartfelt gratitude and reflect on what you, our treasured customers and Hometown Realty Team mean to us! TO OUR CUSTOMERS Here at C21 Hometown Realty, it is our privilege to help you make one of the most important decisions you will...
It’s Mid-State Fair time here on the Central Coast! A timeless tradition of true Americana, celebrating our heritage of agriculture, arts, crafts, competitions and show-stopping entertainment. Bright lights, carnival rides, fair food, exhibits and top-name entertainers were just some of the reasons that a record-breaking 430,000 guests made the trek to Paso Robles in 2017. If the entertainment line-up is a top indicator for guest attendance, 2018 will be on...
Century 21 Hometown Realty is among the only central coast real estate companies that leverage television advertising as part of our marketing mix to support home ownership on the central coast. This month, we ran three ads during the superbowl. We hope that you saw them all. Each of them were created to drive consumers to the number 1 destination on the central coast for property information - c21home.com. Thanks for visiting...
Bakersfield finds itself in a very interesting situation. As one of the areas of the United States that faced the greatest challenges during the housing recession, they are now poised to experienced the third highest growth in property values according to economists. In a statement released today by economist Stan Humpries of Zillow , "The housing market has finally turned a corner. In Q2, we saw continued momentum in the housing recovery,...
With the kids out of school, it’s no wonder that summer is the most popular time of year for families to move. Here are some tips to offer your clients as they prepare to move to a new home during the summer months. With some advance planning, they will be able to spend less time moving in and This will help you remain calmer and complete the unpacking process more...
Here in California, buying a home or other property is a factor of loan affordability. Today, we see a lot of "cash buyers" in the market - but that simply means that they have already arranged financing. In this borrowing home ownership economy, the interest rates play a very significant role in the value of homes. The national economic recovery in America has reached every part of the economy except...
When lenders take over a home through foreclosure, they want to sell it as quickly as possible. Since lenders aren’t in the real estate business, they turn to real estate brokers for help marketing their properties. Century 21 Hometown supports lenders and home buyers in transactions every week. Buying a foreclosed home service can be a bargain, but it can also be a problem-filled process. Here are five tips to...
