Buying a home in Orange County, California.
🏠🌟 June is National Homeownership Month! 🌟🏠Owning a home brings joy, belonging, and countless benefits to your life. From stability and personalization to building equity and creating a lasting legacy, homeownership is a game-changer. Join the celebration and discover why having a… Read More »National Homeownership Month!
Buying your first home is an exciting decision and a major milestone that has the power to change your life for the better. As a first-time homebuyer, it’s a vision you can bring to life, but, as the National Association… Read More »Keys to Success for First-Time Homebuyers
If you’re reading headlines about inflation or mortgage rates, you may see something about the recent decision from the Federal Reserve (the Fed). But what does it mean for you, the housing market, and your plans to buy a home?… Read More »The Impact of Inflation on Mortgage Rates
We’re still in a sellers’ market. And if you’re looking to buy a home, that means you’re likely facing some unique challenges, like difficulty finding a home and volatile mortgage rates. But keep in mind, there are some benefits to… Read More »Trying To Buy a Home? Hang in There!
What are the benefits of Homeownership Vs. Renting? This is a question we get often and work hard to educate those looking to purchase a home – especially first-time home buyers. What down payment does one need? What about closing… Read More »Should I Buy or Rent a House: Home Ownership vs Renting + Calculator
It’s here, the CalHFA Downpayment Assistance & Equity Share Program (California Dream For All Shared Appreciation Loan). So much to know about this loan and the requirements. We’re talking up to 20% of the purchase price as a ‘silent’ loan,… Read More »CalHFA Downpayment Assistance & Equity Share Program
If you’re thinking about buying a home, you want to know the decision will be a good one. And for many, that means thinking about what home prices are projected to do in the coming years and how that could… Read More »Why Buying a Home Is a Sound Decision | Buying Vs Renting
Big announcement this week by the FHA (Federal Housing Administration): the Mortgage Insurance Premium (MIP) is being reduced from 85 basis points to 55 basis points (.85% to .55%), which can potentially result in upwards of $100,000 in lifetime loan… Read More »FHA Announces Lower Lower Mortgage Insurance Premiums!
The biggest challenge the housing market’s facing is how few homes there are for sale. Mark Fleming, Chief Economist at First American, explains the root causes of today’s low supply: “Two dynamics are keeping existing-home inventory historically low – rate-locked existing homeowners and the fear of… Read More »The Two Big Issues the Housing Market’s Facing Right Now
How To Make A Move: Six Week Checklist Moving to a new home is a stressful and harried time, even for the most hardy among us. Please use our checklist below to remember important details (and let us know if you… Read More »Moving To A New Home Checklist