Categories for First-time Homebuyers

Three Myths To The Current Housing Market…

Three myths to the current housing market: #1) We are headed for a bubble.  Homes have risen in prices for 76 straight months.  However, this next recession will be considered a “normal” recession after years of economic growth and employment. ...
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3 Ways For Millennials To Save For A Home

So read a front page article in the Real Estate section of the Sunday OC Register. It’s true that the types of housing many MILLENNIAL want with modern looks, and high tech, and “green” friendly, can be pricey with rising rents...
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Rent Eats Millenials Earnings…

As would be expected, there has been lots of news on the real estate front since the last newsletter. The headline of the OC Register was all about Millenials’ rent! Simply put, the frugality and the desire for value of...
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4 Tips For An Effective Offer

Recently this column focused on tips for selling; this month we look at buyers. 1) Understand how much you can afford. Don’t make an offer on something you won’t qualify for, wasting the time of the seller, and more importantly,...
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Food For Thought Renting vs Purchasing

  Whether you rent or own…you’re paying a mortgage…it’s just that it may not be yours. How much sense does that make? Rents are escalating at such a rapid pace, that you may be better off purchasing a home and...
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