Van De Vanter Realty

05/01/2022

A house with a mirror surface to not spoil the landscape in Gstaad, Switzerland. I guess there really are people who live in glass houses. 😁

04/13/2022

The Good Life Cafe in Lomita, on e of the newest restaurants with great good and drinks. 1841 Pacific Coast Hwy.

08/05/2021

Come support our Lemonade stand this Saturday!

08/03/2021

Waiting To Buy a Home Could Cost You!

If you’re thinking of buying a home but wondering if waiting a few years will save you in the long run, think again.

The longer the wait, the more you’ll pay, especially when mortgage rates and home prices rise. Even the slightest change in the mortgage rate can have a big impact on your buying power no matter your price point.

Don’t assume waiting will save you money. Let’s connect to set the ball into motion today while mortgage rates are hovering near historic lows.

07/23/2021

Pop Quiz: Can You Define These Key Terms in Today’s Housing Market?

Some Highlights

The language of buying and selling a home may sound scary at first, but knowing how key terms relate to today’s market can help you. For example, current low mortgage rates and higher wages positively impact affordability for buyers, while home price appreciation continues to grow home equity, which sellers can use to fuel a move up.

Terms like appraisal (what lenders rely on to validate a home’s value) and contingencies (which buyers can minimize to make their offer stand out) directly impact the transaction.

You don’t need to be fluent in the language of the market to buy or sell. Instead, let’s connect today so that we can translate the process together.

07/23/2021

🍋💛 A big thank you our sponsor Southern California Gas Company (SoCalGas) for supporting our young entrepreneurs!!! 🍋💛

We're super excited to announce that each registered Lemonade Day stand will get 50 commemorative Lemonade Day cups for their use to serve their delicious lemonade in for customers to enjoy on the big day!
(We'll let everyone know when cups will be ready and work with you and your Mentor to get them to you.)

07/18/2021

Housing Supply Is Rising. What Does That Mean for You?

An important factor in today’s market is the number of homes for sale. While inventory levels continue to sit near historic lows, there are indications we may have hit the lowest point we’ll see. Odeta Kushi, Deputy Chief Economist at First American, recently said of our supply challenges:

“It looks like inventory may have hit a bottom (we’ve seen this in the higher frequency data as well). Unsold inventory in May was at 2.5 months supply, up from 2.4.”

We’re still not close to a balanced market, which would be a 6 months’ supply of homes for sale. However, we are seeing a slow but steady increase in homes coming up for sale. And that leaves many buyers and sellers wondering the same thing: what does that mean for me?

Buyers: More Options Are Arriving, so It’s Time To Act - If you’re a buyer, more inventory coming to market is a welcome sight. More supply means more options and less competition, which could mean fewer bidding wars.

Sellers: Our Supply Challenges Aren’t Over Yet, so Now Is the Time To Sell - If you’ve been putting off selling your house, you shouldn’t wait much longer. The year’s month-over-month gains in homes for sale have helped buyers, but we’re still very much in a sellers’ market.

Bottom Line:
More homes for sale means more options for buyers and more competition for sellers. Whether you’re looking to buy or sell, let’s connect today to discuss your options and why it’s still a good time to make your move.

06/23/2021

Happy Clients and keys to their new place in Redondo Beach view

06/21/2021

Don’t think it’s not a great time to buy. Interest rates won’t stay low forever. Think you can’t buy, think again. Stop paying rent and build your own wealth.

06/11/2021

My clients new home in Manhattan Beach. She said “Do whatever it takes to get me this house” I said “Welcome to you new home” Don’t miss out on your dream house. Check out the view from their street.

06/02/2021

Lemonade Day is coming!

Effort is important. But the key is to put effort into the things that matter the most for your business.

05/26/2021

In this crazy market with people getting out bid on properties. I got some happy clients on this one. Off market in Torrance. No competition on this one.