Jona Howe-Realtor

01/26/2024

I love our new Manifestation app 500+ people have jumped on! $10app pays $8 residual ! Do you wanna know more?

01/14/2024

Finally finished 🥰. After our vision board class I noted what things I accomplished, contemplated what things I no longer desired and decided what direction I wanted to go in 2024. So here I go!!! I can’t wait . It’s going to be amazing. What goals do you have for this year?

08/02/2023

Just like that our time is up and all these cuties are heading home. I miss them all already 😍🥲

09/15/2022

Just saw that this unit is for sale. This is the building where I lived when We were first married and bought our first condo. It was so much fun living right on the beach. Lots of cool amenities. I thought I would feature this property incase anyone else might be interested in enjoying some beach living! Message me for more info!

1750 E Ocean Blvd Unit 501, Long Beach, CA 90802 is for sale. View 49 photos of this 2 bed, 2 bath, 993 sqft. condo with a list price of $649000.

01/17/2022

Achieving the Dream of Homeownership

With a trusted real estate advisor at your side, you can begin your journey toward homeownership by answering the questions below.

>>Where Do I Start?
The process of buying a home is not one to enter into lightly. You need to decide on key things like how long you plan on living in an area, how much space you need, what kind of commute works for you, and how much you can spend. Then, when you decide you’re ready to buy, you’ll need to apply for a mortgage.

>>How Do I Save Enough for a Down Payment?
According to Business Insider, automatic savings can bring you one step closer to achieving your target down payment. Before you know it, you’ll have enough for a down payment if you’re disciplined and thoughtful about your process. And the best part is, you may need to save less for your down payment than you think. Your agent and lender can help you understand...

Homeownership has long been considered the American Dream, and it’s one every American should feel confident and powerful pursuing. But owning a home is also a deeply personal dream. Our home provides us with safety and security, and it’s a place where we can grow and flourish.

01/14/2022

When Is the Right Time To Sell [INFOGRAPHIC]

If you’re trying to decide when to list your house, the time is now. There are plenty of buyers eagerly waiting for your home to hit the market. The latest data indicates home showings are rising. There are more buyers than homes for sale right now. That means you’ll likely receive multiple offers, and your home won’t be on the market long. Today’s market favors sellers. If you’re ready to move, let’s connect to discuss the benefits you can expect when you sell this season.

Some Highlights If you’re trying to decide when to list your house, the time is now. There are plenty of buyers eagerly waiting for your home to hit the market. The latest data indicates home showings are rising. There are more buyers than homes for sale right now. That means you’ll likely recei...

01/13/2022

What’s Going To Happen with Home Prices This Year?

After almost two years of double-digit increases, many experts thought home price appreciation would decelerate or happen at a slower pace in the last quarter of 2021. However, the latest Home Price Insights Report from CoreLogic indicates while prices may have plateaued, appreciation has definitely not slowed. Appreciation has remained steady at around 18% over the last five months.

In addition, the latest S&P Case-Shiller Price Index and the FHFA Price Index show a slight deceleration from the same time last year – it's just not at the level that was expected. However, they also both indicate there’s continued strong price growth throughout the country. FHFA reports all nine regions of the country still experienced double-digit appreciation. The Case-Shiller 20-City Index reveals all 20 metros had double-digit appreciation.

Why haven’t we...

After almost two years of double-digit increases, many experts thought home price appreciation would decelerate or happen at a slower pace in the last quarter of 2021. However, the latest Home Price Insights Report from CoreLogic indicates while prices may have plateaued, appreciation has definitely...

01/12/2022

Two Ways Homebuyers Can Win in Today’s Market

If your goal is to purchase a home this year, you might be looking for any advantage you can get in today’s sellers’ market. While competition is still fierce for homebuyers, there are ways you can win and secure the home of your dreams, even in a hot market.

>>Act Early and Save
The earlier you act this year, the more affordable your purchase will be. That’s because experts project mortgage rates and home prices will rise as we move deeper into 2022. That means the longer you wait, the more it will cost you to buy a home. Instead, act early and purchase your home before rates and prices rise further. Not to mention, the sooner you buy, the sooner you can experience the benefits of continued home price appreciation yourself. Once you have your home, you’ll be able to watch its value rise, giving you confidence that your investment is a sound one.

>>Buy...

If your goal is to purchase a home this year, you might be looking for any advantage you can get in today’s sellers’ market. While competition is still fierce for homebuyers, there are ways you can win and secure the home of your dreams, even in a hot market.

01/11/2022

Why Inflation Shouldn’t Stop You from Buying a Home in 2022

If you’re following along with the news today, you’re probably hearing a lot about record-breaking home prices, rising consumer costs, supply chain constraints, and more. And if you’re thinking about purchasing a home this year, all of these inflationary concerns are likely making you wonder if you should wait to buy. Investopedia explains that during a period of high inflation, prices rise across the board. And while home prices aren’t immune from this increase, here’s why inflation shouldn’t stop you from buying a home in 2022.

Home prices have been increasing for quite some time, and experts say they’re going to continue to climb throughout 2022. Buying a home allows you to lock in your monthly mortgage payment for the foreseeable future. That means as other prices rise, your monthly payment will be consistent thanks to your fixed-rate...

If you’re following along with the news today, you’re probably hearing a lot about record-breaking home prices, rising consumer costs, supply chain constraints, and more. And if you’re thinking about purchasing a home this year, all of these inflationary concerns are likely making you wonder i...

01/10/2022

Real Estate Professionals Are Experts at Keeping You Safe When You Sell

If you’re on the fence about selling your house this year, there’s good news. For nearly two years, real estate professionals have worked tirelessly to ensure the safety of buyers and sellers during the pandemic. Today, they’re seasoned experts, not just in the art of buying and selling homes, but also in how to keep you safe throughout the process. Real estate professionals have learned new technologies plus safety and sanitation measures. As new variants emerge, those lessons continue to be key ways agents add value.

Agents don’t leave your health up to chance. They follow guidance from the CDC and NAR to ensure in-person showings are safe. NAR maintains industry-specific resources to ensure agents are informed on the latest recommendations and best practices. Guidance from the CDC also equips real estate professionals with the...

If you’re on the fence about whether or not you want to sell your house this year, there’s good news. For nearly two years, real estate professionals have worked tirelessly to ensure the safety of buyers and sellers during the pandemic.

01/08/2022

How To Hit Your Homebuying Goals This Year [INFOGRAPHIC]

If you’re looking to buy a home, you may want to put these items on your to-do list to ensure you hit your goals. It’s important to start working on your credit and saving for a down payment early. When you’re ready to begin your search, work with a real estate professional and get pre-approved so you know how much you can borrow. DM me so you have the guidance you need to achieve your homebuying goals this year.

Some Highlights If you’re looking to buy a home, you may want to put these items on your to-do list to ensure you hit your goals. It’s important to start working on your credit and saving for a down payment early. When you’re ready to begin your search, work with a real estate professional and...

01/06/2022

There Won’t Be a Wave of Foreclosures in the Housing Market

Here’s why there won’t be a wave of foreclosures in the housing market.

>>There Are Fewer Homeowners in Trouble This Time
After the last housing crash, over nine million households lost their homes. Many believed millions of homeowners would face the same fate again this time. However, today’s data shows most homeowners exited their forbearance plan either fully caught up on payments or with a plan from the bank that restructured their loan in a way that allowed them to start making payments again.

>>Those Left in the Program Can Still Negotiate a Repayment Plan
As of last Friday, the total number of mortgages still in forbearance stood at 890,000. Those who remain in forbearance still have the chance to work out a suitable plan with the servicing company that represents their lender.

>>Most Homeowners Have More Than Enough Equity To...

When mortgage forbearance plans were first announced and the pandemic surged through the country in early 2020, many homeowners were allowed to pause their mortgage payments. Some analysts were concerned that once the forbearance program ended, the housing market would experience a wave of foreclosu...