Nearly Three-Quarters of Pandemic Homebuyers Are Happy With Their Purchase, According to Realtor.com Survey

More than 70% who bought a home in the last year feel it was a good decision and nearly half wish they had moved sooner SANTA CLARA, Calif., May 26, 2021 -- Despite the frenzied nature of today's housing market, prompting conversations about buyer's remorse, more than two-thirds of pandemic homebuyers have found happiness in their new home, according to a new Realtor.com® survey released today. Those surveyed say their new home better...

Spring 2021 Housing Market: Will the Extremes Calm Down?

The 2021 spring housing market can be summed up to two extremes better suited for a primetime TV medical drama than an economic snapshot: the sellers market is on steroids, while the buyers markets are on life support. Why so extreme? Real estate laws of supply and demand dictate that rising demand reduces the number of homes for sale and increase prices. Higher prices then motivate sellers to sell, opening...

A CLEAN HOME IS A HAPPY (HEALTHIER) HOME

C21 HOMETOWN’S - 7 DAY PLAN TO A HAPPY, HEALTHIER HOME We’ve all heard the old adage “a clean home is a happy home.” It’s pretty safe to say a clean home is also a healthier one as well and we call use an extra dose of healthy! In the world of real estate, “Spring Cleaning” a house before selling is always key in making sure the house sell faster...

PLUNGING INTEREST RATES COULD HELP BUYERS ON THE FENCE

Mortgage rates are falling fast, and they could sink even lower reports Mortgage News Daily. The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage now averages 3.34%, a rate last reached in 2012 and briefly in 2016. That is for borrowers with strong financials and credit scores. As coronavirus fears hit financial markets, U.S. bond yields are tanking, pushing mortgage rates that loosely follow the 10-year Treasury yield toward an eight-year low. They could sink...

WILL 2020 BE A GOOD TIME TO BUY IN CALIFORNIA?

Economists say that 2020 will be positive but not stellar for the housing market in California. Although last year they expected mortgage rates to rise and they fell keeping real estate markets much stronger than anticipated. Lesson…real estate predictions can be tricky business. CALIFORNIA STILL SHOWING GROWTH Despite some predictions from expert economists that the west would face a tough 2019 real estate market, California proved to be one of...

2020 VISION FOR REAL ESTATE IS LOOKING GOOD

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...

HOMES CAN STRIKE “SOLD” DURING HOLIDAYS

Selling your home during the holidays can be seen as an added hassle to the hustle and bustle, but it may provide the best opportunity if your Christmas wish is to sell! The holiday season is a time many sellers consider taking their home off the market due to a lower number of buyers and the inconvenience of showings, but your agent can’t sell your house if it’s not on...

FALL IS THE BEST TIME TO MOVE

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

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...

BUYING BEFORE THE SCHOOL BELL RINGS

BUYING BEFORE THE SCHOOL BELL RINGS Just because summer is here does not mean it’s too late to get in before the school year begins. It does mean time is of the essence to find the perfect family home and get your kids enrolled in a great school! RIGHT SCHOOL Buying the right home is more than square footage and amenities, for many young families it’s also about being in...