Author: Henry Chu at Golden Gate Sotheby's International Realty

Why Median Home Sales Price Is Confusing Right Now

Buying Myths / For Buyers / For Sellers / Housing Market Updates / Pricing / Selling Myths

Why Median Home Sales Price Is Confusing Right Now

The National Association of Realtors (NAR) is set to release its most recent Existing Home Sales (EHS) report tomorrow. This monthly release provides information on the volume of sales and price trends for homes that have previously been owned. In the upcoming release, it’ll likely say home prices are down. This may...

Don’t Expect a Wave of Foreclosures [INFOGRAPHIC]

Foreclosures / Infographics / Interest Rates

Don’t Expect a Wave of Foreclosures [INFOGRAPHIC]

Some Highlights With ongoing high inflation pushing up everyday costs, some people are worried that’ll create a flood of foreclosures. Here’s why that’s unlikely. Fewer people are seriously behind on mortgage payments right now. If foreclosures were going to rise a lot, more people would need to be late on...

People Want Less Expensive Homes – And Builders Are Responding

For Buyers / Housing Market Updates / Interest Rates / Pricing

People Want Less Expensive Homes – And Builders Are Responding

In today’s housing market, there are two main affordability challenges impacting buyers: mortgage rates that are higher than they’ve been the past couple of years, and rising home prices caused by low inventory. To overcome those challenges, many people are working with their agents to find less expensive homes. And...

Don’t Expect a Flood of Foreclosures

Buying Myths / For Buyers / For Sellers / Foreclosures / Housing Market Updates / Selling Myths

Don’t Expect a Flood of Foreclosures

The rising cost of just about everything from groceries to gas right now is leading to speculation that more people won’t be able to afford their mortgage payments. And that’s creating concern that a lot of foreclosures are on the horizon. While it’s true that foreclosure filings have gone up...

Equity Is a Game Changer for Homeowners Looking To Sell

For Sellers / Housing Market Updates / Move-Up Buyers / Selling Myths

Equity Is a Game Changer for Homeowners Looking To Sell

If you’re a homeowner, you might be torn on whether or not to sell your house right now. Maybe that’s because you don’t want to take on a higher mortgage rate on your next home. If that’s your biggest hurdle, understanding your equity may be exactly what you need to...

Home Prices Are Back on the Rise [INFOGRAPHIC]

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Home Prices Are Back on the Rise [INFOGRAPHIC]

Some Highlights Looking at monthly home price data from six expert sources shows the worst home price declines are behind us, and they’re rising again nationally. If you’ve put your plans to move on pause because you were worried about home prices crashing, this rebound is good news. Connect with...

The Value of an Agent When Buying Your New Construction Home

Buying Myths / First Time Home Buyers / For Buyers

The Value of an Agent When Buying Your New Construction Home

Buying a new construction home can be an exciting experience. From being the very first owner, to customizing your home’s features, there are a lot of benefits. But navigating the complexities of buying a home that’s under construction can also be a bit overwhelming. This is where a skilled real...