Realtor Huizar

02/21/2024

Congratulations to my clients on opening Escrow on this beautiful home.

01/25/2024

🔥 OPEN HOUSE ALERT 🔥
I'm excited to invite you to join me for an exclusive tour of a fully remodeled home this weekend. You'll have the chance to explore every inch of this stunning property from 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM on Saturday and Sunday. Take advantage of this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to witness the beauty and quality of this magnificent home. See you there!
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Address: 2424 S Barcelona, Spring Valley, CA, 91977

Saturday, January 27, 2024, 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Sunday, January 28, 2024, 12:00 PM to 3:00PM

Jaime Huizar
The Brand Realty Team - Real
619.384.4222
DRE:02002704

01/12/2024

Come and visit over the weekend to see this fully remodeled house. 4b/2b 1750sqft.

Showing times:
SAT, January 13, 2024 - 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM
SUN, January 14, 2024 - 12:00 PM to 4:00PM

Looking forward to meeting you!

want to know what your home is worth?
https://jaimehuizar.realscout.com/whats-my-home-worth

04/26/2023

The Three Factors Affecting Home Affordability Today

There’s been a lot of focus on higher mortgage rates and how they’re creating affordability challenges for today’s homebuyers. It’s true that rates climbed dramatically since the record-low we saw during the pandemic. But home affordability is based on more than just mortgage rates – it’s determined by a combination of mortgage rates, home prices, and wages.

Considering how each one of these factors is changing gives you the full picture of home affordability today. Here’s the latest.

>>Mortgage Rates: While mortgage rates are higher than they were a year ago, they’ve hovered primarily between 6% and 7% for nearly eight months now with some volatility during that time. And even a small change in mortgage rates impacts your purchasing power.

>>Home Prices: Over the past few years, home prices appreciated rapidly as the record-low mortgage rates...



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There’s been a lot of focus on higher mortgage rates and how they’re creating affordability challenges for today’s homebuyers.

04/25/2023

What Are the Experts Saying About the Spring Housing Market?

The housing market’s been going through a lot of change lately, and there’s been uncertainty surrounding what will happen this spring. You may be wondering if more homes will go on the market, what’s next with home prices and mortgage rates, or what the best advice is for someone in your position right now. Here’s what industry experts are saying right now about the spring housing market and what it means for you:

Selma Hepp, Chief Economist, CoreLogic:

“We see more competition among buyers . . . Housing supply also tends to grow during the spring months.”

Greg McBride, Chief Financial Analyst, Bankrate:

“I don’t expect big moves in prices in the span of a month, but like the flower buds of spring, the housing market is showing signs of improvement. A pick up in activity with inventory still low does bode well for home prices.”...



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The housing market’s been going through a lot of change lately, and there’s been uncertainty surrounding what will happen this spring.

04/24/2023

The Power of Pre-Approval

If you’re buying a home this spring, today’s housing market can feel like a challenge. With so few homes on the market right now, plus higher mortgage rates, it’s essential to have a firm grasp on your homebuying budget. You’ll also need a sense of determination to find the right house and act quickly when you go to put in an offer. One thing you can do to help you prepare is to get pre-approved.

To understand why it’s such an important step, you need to know what pre-approval is. As part of the process, a lender looks at your finances to determine what they’d be willing to loan you. From there, your lender will give you a pre-approval letter to help you understand how much money you can borrow.

Basically, pre-approval gives you critical information about the homebuying process that’ll help you understand how much you may be able to borrow so you have a stronger grasp o...



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If you’re buying a home this spring, today’s housing market can feel like a challenge.

04/21/2023

Why You May Want an Energy-Efficient Home [INFOGRAPHIC]

Since inflation is increasing the cost of goods and services, it may make sense to look for an energy-efficient home. Energy prices have increased over the last year, so look for energy-efficient features in your home search. If you’re looking to buy a home this year, DM me so you have a partner to help you consider which features are most important to you.



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Since inflation is increasing the cost of goods and services, it may make sense to look for an energy-efficient home.Energy prices have increased over the last year, so look for energy-efficient features in your home search.

04/20/2023

What’s the Difference Between a Home Inspection and an Appraisal?

If you’re planning to buy a home, an inspection is an important step in the process. It assesses the condition of the home before you finalize the transaction. It’s also a different step in the process from an appraisal, which is a professional evaluation of the market value of the home you’d like to buy.

>>Home Inspection

Here’s the key difference between an inspection and an appraisal. Bankrate says, “In short, while an appraisal helps you understand a home’s value, inspections help you understand a home’s condition.” The home inspection is a way to determine the current state, safety, and condition of the home before you finalize the sale. If anything is questionable in the inspection process – like the age of the roof, the state of the HVAC system, or just about anything else – you as a buyer have the option to discuss an...



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If you're planning to buy a home, an inspection is an important step in the process.

04/19/2023

Falling out of Love with Your House? It May Be Time To Move.

Owning a home means having a place that’s solely your own and provides the space, features, and location you and your loved ones need. But what happens when your needs change? If this hits home for you, it may be time to make a move.

According to NAR, the average person has lived in their current house for ten years. If you’ve been in your home for a while, think about how much in your life has changed since you moved in. Even if you thought it would be your forever home when you bought it, it doesn’t have to be. Work with a local real estate agent to explore all your options in today’s market before settling for your current home.

That’s actually what a lot of homeowners are doing right now. A recent survey from Realtor.com finds that, of people who are considering selling in 2023, one in three are thinking about moving because...



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Owning a home means having a place that’s solely your own and provides the space, features, and location you and your loved ones need.

04/18/2023

5 Reasons Millennials Are Buying Homes

According to Zonda, 98% of millennials want to become a homeowner at some point if they aren’t already. But why?

>>Building equity – Homeownership is a long-term investment that allows you to build wealth, increase your net worth, and become more financially stable. Beyond that, the alternative to owning a home is typically renting. With the way rents have risen so dramatically over time, it may make sense to build your own equity instead of the equity of the person you’re renting from.

>>A change in life stage – As a millennial, you’re reaching your prime homebuying years. That means you may be at the point where you need more space or a different location.

>>Stability or settling down – This could mean establishing your career or just generally deciding more concretely what you want your life to look and feel like. As that idea becomes clearer, you may wa...



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In the United States, there are over 72 million millennials.

04/17/2023

Think Twice Before Waiting for Lower Home Prices

As the housing market continues to change, you may be wondering where it’ll go from here. One factor you’re probably thinking about is home prices, which have come down a bit since they peaked last June. And you’ve likely heard something in the news or on social media about a price crash on the horizon. As a result, you may be holding off on buying a home until prices drop significantly. But that’s not the best strategy.

A recent survey from Zonda shows 53% of millennials are still renting right now because they’re waiting for home prices to come down. But here’s the thing: the most recent data shows that home prices appear to have bottomed out and are now on the rise again. Selma Hepp, Chief Economist at CoreLogic, reports, “U.S. home prices rose by 0.8% in February . . . indicating that prices in most markets have already bottomed out.” And...



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As the housing market continues to change, you may be wondering where it’ll go from here.

04/14/2023

Home Inspections for Sellers: What You Need To Know [INFOGRAPHIC]

The inspection is a major part of the home selling process. Many buyers used to waive inspections to be more competitive with their offer, but recently, inspections and repairs are becoming popular again. DM me so you have an expert on your side who can help you determine the repairs and updates your house needs before you sell.



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The inspection is a major part of the home selling process.Many buyers used to waive inspections to be more competitive with their offer, but recently, inspections and repairs are becoming popular again.