Helping Families in Northern California Get Into Their Dream Home

03/06/2023

Exciting news for Greater Sacramento! 🌟👏 The region has been recognized as one of the fastest-growing cities in the US by U-Haul, cementing its status as a top destination for those seeking a vibrant and thriving community. Read on to discover what makes Greater Sacramento such an attractive place to live, work, and play!

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03/06/2023

Calling all Sacramento home seekers! 🏠🌞 The housing market is looking up with an incredible selection of new homes available in the region. Don't miss out on your dream home – read on to find out more!
https://www.northstatebia.org/assets/pdf/20230120+Bee+Col+great+selection/

12/04/2022

If you put a pause on your home search because you weren’t sure where you’d go once you sold your house, it might be a good time to get back into the market. If you’re willing to work with a trusted agent to consider a newly built home, you may have even more options and incentives than you realize. That may be why the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) says the share of buyers looking for new construction is increasing:
“According to the quarterly Housing Trends Report, the popularity of new construction homes is continuing to rebound . . .”
More Options To Choose from and Potential Builder Incentives
When looking for a home, you can choose between existing homes (those that are already built and previously owned) and newly constructed ones. While the inventory of existing homes has increased this year, it’s still below more typical years like 2019. Currently, according to the National Association of Realtors (NAR), there is a 3.2-month supply at the current sales pace. For reference, a roughly 6-month supply is considered a balanced market, leaving us in a sellers’ market today.
Lifestyle Benefits of Buying a Newly Built Home
In addition to more supply and the potential for builder incentives, newly built homes have various benefits that may suit your lifestyle. For example, you likely won’t have as many little repairs to tackle, like leaky faucets, shutters to paint, and other odd jobs around the house. That can free up time for you to do other things you’re passionate about.
Bottom Line
If you’re considering a newly built home, let’s connect so you have an expert guide on what’s available in our local market. Together we’ll explore your options and the benefits of an all-new home.

12/04/2022

VA Loans can help make home ownership possible for those who have served our country! Here is some helpful information for these types of loans!

11/02/2022

11/02/2022

Even with higher mortgage rates, the mortgage process doesn’t need to be something you fear. Here are some steps to help as you set out to buy a home.
Know your credit score and work to build strong credit. When you’re ready, lean on the pros and connect with a lender so you can get pre-approved and begin your home search.
Any major life change can be scary, and buying a home is no different. Find a professional agent so you have an advisor by your side to take the fear out of the equation.

10/17/2022

Owning a home may be a better bet than renting one. That’s because landlords are more likely to increase your rent when inflation is high like today. If you buy a home, you can lock in and stabilize your monthly payment for 15-30 years.

10/17/2022

Today’s mortgage holders have more equity than ever before

10/17/2022

If you’re trying to buy your first home in today’s housing market, you’ll want to know what you can do as mortgage rates rise and inventory stays low overall.
Connect with a lender to get pre-approved, prioritize your wish list, consider condos, and expand your search radius.
Your first home is out there. Connect with a professional realtor to explore your options and what other first-time buyers are doing to find their homes.

10/17/2022

Does the latest news about the housing market have you questioning your plans to sell your house? If so, perspective is key. Here are some of the ways a trusted real estate professional can explain the shift that’s happening today and why it’s still a sellers’ market even during the cooldown.

While homes aren’t selling as quickly as they did a few months ago, the average number of days on the market is still well below pre-pandemic norms – in large part because inventory is so low. The graph below uses data from the Realtors’ Confidence Index by the National Association of Realtors (NAR) to illustrate this trend:

As the graph shows, the pre-pandemic numbers (shown in blue) are higher than the numbers we saw during the pandemic (shown in green). That’s because the average days on the market started to decrease as homes sold at record pace during the pandemic. Most recently, due to the cooldown in the housing market, the average days on the market have started to tick back up slightly (shown in orange) but are still far below the pre-pandemic norm.

What does this mean for you? While it may not be as fast as it was a couple of months ago, homes are still selling much faster than they did in more normal, pre-pandemic years. And if you price it right, your home could still go under contract quickly.

If you have questions about selling your house in today’s housing market, let’s connect. That way you have context around what’s happening now, so you’re up to date on what you can expect when you’re ready to move.