Source: realestate.usnews.com Buying a home has always been a complicated process. There are a lot of parts to a house that contribute to its ultimate fit to your personal needs, including the intangibles like the general vibe that the neighborhood puts out. You’ll be making important decisions about whether or not you want … [Read more...] about What Homebuyers Should Know About Solar Panels
Real Estate
Buchanan Street Pays $28M for Laguna Niguel Office Building
Source: therealdeal.com Buchanan Street Partners has picked up a 120,300-square-foot office building in Laguna Niguel for $28.1 million. The Newport Beach-based real estate investor bought the four-story Oakbrook Plaza at 24422 Avenida de la Carlota with plans to convert it into a medical building, the Orange County … [Read more...] about Buchanan Street Pays $28M for Laguna Niguel Office Building
Wondering How Much You Need To Save for a Down Payment?
Source: simplifyingthemarket.com If you’re getting ready to buy your first home, you’re likely focused on saving up for everything that purchase involves. One cost that’s likely top of mind is your down payment. But don't let a common misconception about how much you need to save make the process harder than it could … [Read more...] about Wondering How Much You Need To Save for a Down Payment?
Mortgage Refinance Demand Surged 6%, As Rates Dropped to the Lowest Level Since September
Source: cnbc.com Mortgage interest rates dropped again last week, and while that did little to bolster demand from homebuyers, it did send homeowners looking for savings on their monthly payments. Applications to refinance a home loan jumped 6% last week from the previous week, according to the Mortgage Bankers … [Read more...] about Mortgage Refinance Demand Surged 6%, As Rates Dropped to the Lowest Level Since September
Reasons To Sell Your House This Season
Here are a few reasons why you shouldn't wait until next year to sell your house. Source: simplifyingthemarket.com … [Read more...] about Reasons To Sell Your House This Season
Iconic Ziggurat Building For Sale, Bidding Starts In Laguna Niguel
Source: patch.com The iconic seven-story Ziggurat building in Laguna Niguel will go up for auction next March, after federal officials announced the building and property's starting bid at $70 million. The sprawling 89-acre property has been a fixture on Alicia Parkway for more than fifty years. The pyramid-esque … [Read more...] about Iconic Ziggurat Building For Sale, Bidding Starts In Laguna Niguel
Sell Your House Before the Holidays
Source: simplifyingthemarket.com As you look ahead to the winter season, you’re likely making plans and thinking about what you want to achieve before the year ends. One of those key decision points could be whether or not you want to move this year. If the location or size of your current home no longer meets your needs, … [Read more...] about Sell Your House Before the Holidays
What Happens to Housing When There’s a Recession?
Source: simplifyingthemarket.com Since the 2008 housing bubble burst, the word recession strikes a stronger emotional chord than it ever did before. And while there’s some debate around whether we’re officially in a recession right now, the good news is experts say a recession today would likely be mild and the economy would … [Read more...] about What Happens to Housing When There’s a Recession?
6 Long-Term Trends You Should Know
The third quarter of the year has brought a few surprises to the housing market so far, including a slight dip in mortgage rates and signs of falling home sales. And while this is happening, here are 6 long-term trends you should know. 1) UNDERBUILDING: The U.S. has been under-building for a decade. Builders are lowering … [Read more...] about 6 Long-Term Trends You Should Know
Top Reasons Homeowners Are Selling Their Houses Right Now
Some people believe there’s a group of homeowners who may be reluctant to sell their houses because they don’t want to lose the historically low mortgage rate they have on their current home. You may even have the same hesitation if you’re thinking about selling your house. Data shows 51% of homeowners have a mortgage rate … [Read more...] about Top Reasons Homeowners Are Selling Their Houses Right Now
