Buying
Can I Afford a Home?
So you are thinking about purchasing a home…And you are wondering if you can actually afford one. Let’s talk about the market The residential real estate market has come roaring out of the gates in 2020. Compared to this time last year, the number of buyers looking for a home is up 20%, and the…
Read MoreCarmel Valley Coming Soon
Coming Soon A Carmel Valley 4 Bedroom 2.5 Bathroom 2,408 Sqft Home Here are some fun facts about Carmel Valley: Carmel Valley is home of the Jamesburg Earth Station, used by NASA during its Apollo moon landings as one of the largest tracking satellite dish antennas in the world. This telecommunications facility is…
Read MoreAugust Housing Experts Anticipated Trends
The Real Estate HEAT (Housing Experts Anticipating Trends) Index is a monthly leading indicator of nearly 40 housing markets in the U.S. Five Star Professional partners with thousands of real estate agents who complete a weekly survey about the conditions they are observing in their marketplace. The HEAT Index has a midpoint of 50,…
Read MorePurchasing a Home in the Summer
Thinking about purchasing a home this summer? Summer is the sunniest time of year! It is a great time for exploring new neighborhoods and dreaming about those future backyard BBQs. Before you start any serious browsing though, it’s important to understand what the housing market is like for buyers right now. It is also…
Read MoreMay Housing Experts Anticipated Trends
The Real Estate HEAT (Housing Experts Anticipating Trends) Index is a monthly leading indicator of nearly 40 housing markets in the U.S. Five Star Professional partners with thousands of real estate agents who complete a weekly survey about the conditions they are observing in their marketplace. The HEAT Index has a midpoint of 50,…
Read MoreBuying a Home in your 20’s
Nowadays buying a home in your 20’s might seem like a dream, between entry-level salaries, college loans, and the desire to just be young and have fun. 20-somethings definitely believe homeownership is beyond their reach. Fun fact though, millennials are increasingly opting to buy a house in their 20s, as an investment and to…
Read MoreWhat to know before buying a home with a guest house
Thinking of buying a home with a guest house? There are multiple reasons why you might want the extra space. Whether you have the need to accommodate older relatives long term, or grown children looking for some privacy or just a separate space for guests when they visit. As we age, we tend…
Read MoreBenefits of Owning a Home
In terms of life events, buying and owning a home is up there. Graduation, marriage, babies, homeownership. The American Dream. Homeownership is not just a roof over your head! It represents shelter, stability, wealth, and pride! When you think about buying a home, many questions will come to mind. Do I really need to…
Read MoreWhat’s The Truth about Home Down Payments?
Separating fact from fiction in home buying can be difficult for you as a prospective buyer. The real estate market abounds with myths which could have you confused, particularly on the oft-repeated but false claim that you must place a 20 percent down payment on a home purchase. The truth of the matter is…
Read MoreHome Buying Tips For Newlyweds
It is wedding season! Are you getting married? Just got married? Well, first Congratulations! Now you probably want to begin the next steps in this new chapter of your lives. Buying a home to start this new life is probably next on your list. Now, where to get started is the common question, but…
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