Keeping Real Estate Personal- Megan Pratchard & Lynneve Hays

09/18/2023

“New listings have likely bottomed out. Most of the homeowners who feel handcuffed by high rates have already made the decision not to sell. That means many of today’s sellers are putting their homes on the market because they have to, in some cases due to divorce, family emergencies or return-to-office policies.”
- Economics Research Lead Chen Zhao.

09/16/2023

Shoulda' been a Realtor! LOL. https://fb.watch/n4C4a5Fc1-/

09/11/2023

“While U.S. home equity is now lower than its peak in the second quarter of 2022, owners are in a BETTER position than they were six months ago, when prices bottomed out,” said Selma Hepp, chief economist for CoreLogic. “The 5% overall increase in home prices since February means that the average U.S. homeowner has gained almost $14,000 compared with the previous quarter, a significant improvement for borrowers who bought when prices peaked in the spring of 2022.”

09/09/2023

I know... you aren't selling right now, but keep these tips in mind for when the time comes. https://bit.ly/48k6wZY?

According to real estate experts, there are a few curb appeal mistakes that could prevent your home from selling at its highest price. Here are the landscaping and front door mistakes to avoid.

09/08/2023

Last year, some housing experts projected a decline in home prices by the end of 2023. But that didn’t happen – inventory was just too low.
While it’s normal for experts to re-forecast throughout the year, the good news for 2023 is that prices are no longer projected to decrease.
Connect with me to find out what’s happening with home values in your local area.

09/07/2023

09/03/2023

Yes, Architectural Digest calls it a trend, but is it a good one? https://bit.ly/3L7Pnsg?

With its powerful monochromatic impact, color drenching reduces visual noise and makes even small rooms appear larger

09/02/2023

What would it take to get you to change your housing situation?

08/30/2023

Did you know this was in the SCV? https://bit.ly/44wYo5b

Why take the family to Universal for a tour of their sets when there are a slew of unusual destinati...

08/27/2023

They make great ADU's. (Accessory Dwelling Units.) If you have the space on your lot, they are great income sources as well.

08/26/2023

What's it like up in Santa Clarita?
Pictures Tell A Thousand Words.
Escape the valley AND find a lower priced home here.
Let's talk.

08/26/2023

So it's HOT... Let's talk about what makes it hotter still... Where's the best Mexican food in the SCV or SFV? Nominees? Inquiring tastebuds want to know. Tell me in a comment!