Right now, the housing market is full of outstanding opportunities for both buyers and sellers. Whether you’re thinking of buying your first home, moving up to a bigger one, or selling so you can downsize this spring, there are perks today that are powering big moves for people across the country. Here are the top two to keep on the radar this season. The Biggest Perk for Buy...

• calendar_month March 31, 2021
• category Buyers and Sellers
• post Buyers, Homebuying, Homeownership, Low Inventory, Mortgage Rates, Sellers, Sellers Market

Anyone who is in the market to purchase a home is fully aware of the current housing shortage. In Santa Clarita we have a lot of buyers and a historically low number of homes for sale. Homes are getting multiple offers and selling after being on the market for a short amount of time. This high demand and low supply is why we are seeing such an increase in home prices.   ...

• calendar_month April 5, 2021
• category Sellers
• post Homeownership, Listing, Low Inventory, Sellers, Sellers Market

Change Up Your Lighting Situation Switching out the light fixtures and upgrading to something a bit more modern is an easy fix for any room - but definitely helpful in your laundry space. New fixtures with the right bulbs can change the look and vibe of your laundry space instantly. Replace Cabinet Handles Cabinet handles make a small but mighty impact on the way a room looks. If you h...

• calendar_month April 7, 2021
• category Design Tips
• post Design, DIY, Homeowner, Homeownership, Laundry Room

A Fannie Mae survey recently revealed some of the most highly-rated benefits of homeownership, which continue to be key drivers in today’s power-packed housing market. Here are the top four financial benefits of owning a home according to consumer respondents: 88% - a better chance of saving for retirement 87% - the best investment plan 85% - the chance to be bett...

• calendar_month April 8, 2021
• category Buyers
• post Buyers, Homebuying, Homeowner, Homeownership

The words "escrow" and "escrow accounts" refer to two slightly different concepts. Escrow is the process by which a neutral third party mediates a real estate deal, holding money and property "in escrow" until the two sides agree that all the conditions are met for a sale to close. By contrast, an escrow account is usually an account that h...

• calendar_month April 8, 2021
• category Buyers
• post Buyers, Earnest Money, Escrow, Homebuying, Homeownership

If you’re looking to buy or sell a house, chances are you’ve heard talk about today’s rising home prices. And while this increase in home values is great news for sellers, you may be wondering what the future holds. Will prices continue to rise with time, or should you expect them to fall? To answer that question, let’s first understand a few terms you may be hea...

• calendar_month October 19, 2021
• category Buyers and Sellers
• post First-Time Home Buyers, Homebuying, Homeownership