Henry Chu at Golden Gate Sotheby’s International Realty

Holidays / Infographics / Uncategorized

May 29, 2023

Remember and Honor Those Who Gave All

We remember and honor those who gave all.

Moving Now Can Give Your House Its Day in the Sun [INFOGRAPHIC]

For Sellers / Infographics

May 26, 2023

Moving Now Can Give Your House Its Day in the Sun [INFOGRAPHIC]

Some Highlights If you want to sell your house, consider doing it this summer. The days are longer, the weather is warmer, and it’s a great time for sellers. If your needs have changed, now’s the time to capitalize on the low inventory and multiple offers in today’s sellers’ market....

The Benefits of Selling Now, According to Experts

For Sellers / Housing Market Updates

May 25, 2023

The Benefits of Selling Now, According to Experts

If you’re trying to decide if now’s the time to sell your house, here’s what you should know. The limited number of homes available right now gives you a big advantage. That’s because there are more buyers out there than there are homes for sale. And, with so few homes...

Owning a Home Helps Protect Against Inflation

First Time Home Buyers / For Buyers / Rent vs. Buy

May 24, 2023

Owning a Home Helps Protect Against Inflation

You’re probably feeling the impact of high inflation every day as prices have gone up on groceries, gas, and more. If you’re a renter, you’re likely experiencing it a lot as your rent continues to rise. Between all of those elevated costs and uncertainty about a potential recession, you may...

Why Buying a Vacation Home Beats Renting One This Summer

For Buyers

May 23, 2023

Why Buying a Vacation Home Beats Renting One This Summer

For many of us, visiting the same vacation spot every year is a summer tradition that’s fun, relaxing, and restful. If that sounds like you, now’s the time to think about your plans and determine if buying a vacation home this year makes more sense than renting one again. According...

Why Buyers Need an Expert Agent by Their Side

First Time Home Buyers / For Buyers / Move-Up Buyers

May 22, 2023

Why Buyers Need an Expert Agent by Their Side

The process of buying a home can feel a bit intimidating, even under normal circumstances. But today’s market is still anything but normal. There continues to be a very limited number of homes for sale, and that’s creating bidding wars and driving home prices back up as buyers compete over...

The Impact of Changing Mortgage Rates [INFOGRAPHIC]

For Buyers / Infographics / Interest Rates

May 19, 2023

The Impact of Changing Mortgage Rates [INFOGRAPHIC]

Some Highlights If you’re looking to buy a home, you should know even a small change in mortgage rates has an impact on your purchasing power. These charts show how rates generally affect your monthly payment. The best way to navigate changing mortgage rates and make an informed buying decision...

Powerful Job Market Fuels Homebuyer Demand

For Sellers / Housing Market Updates

May 18, 2023

Powerful Job Market Fuels Homebuyer Demand

The spring housing market has been surprisingly active this year. Even with affordability challenges and a limited number of homes for sale, buyer demand is strong, and getting stronger. One way we know there are interested buyers right now is because showing traffic is up. Data from the latest ShowingTime...

What You Need To Know About Home Price News

For Buyers / For Sellers / Housing Market Updates / Pricing

May 17, 2023

What You Need To Know About Home Price News

The National Association of Realtors (NAR) will release its latest Existing Home Sales Report tomorrow. The information it contains on home prices may cause some confusion and could even generate some troubling headlines. This all stems from the fact that NAR will report the median sales price, while other home price...

The Worst Home Price Declines Are Behind Us

For Buyers / For Sellers / Housing Market Updates / Pricing

May 16, 2023

The Worst Home Price Declines Are Behind Us

If you’re following the news today, you may feel a bit unsure about what’s happening with home prices and fear whether or not the worst is yet to come. That’s because today’s headlines are painting an unnecessarily negative picture. Contrary to those headlines, home prices aren’t in a freefall. The...

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