Did the frequency and intensity of bidding wars over the past two years make you put your home search on hold? If so, you should know the hyper competitive market has cooled this year as buyer demand has moderated and housing supply has grown. Those two factors combined mean you may see less competition from other buyers.
And with less competition comes more opportunity. Here are two trends that may be the news you need to reenter the market.
Read MoreYou and your agent are going to use everything you’ve learned to seal the deal.
Here’s the dream: Your offer is perfect, you don’t need to negotiate, and you can spend the next few weeks addressing more pressing home-ownership questions, like “Why is it called wainscoting?” and “Do I want a new couch in blush or emerald green?”
Read MoreOnce you know where the mortgage loan problems are, you can easily get around them.
Mortgages don’t have to be scary. After all, they’re just business transactions, albeit big ones.
Yet, a survey by mortgage website Freeandclear.com found that 75% of home loan applicants compared the mortgage loan process to an annual physical or a dentist visit. Yep, a credit check and a ton of paperwork scared them as much as flu shots, dental drills, and lectures on flossing.
Read MoreBuying a house is exciting. Arguing while buying a house? Not so much. Here’s how to keep the peace while house hunting. Before you and your partner start sending each other links to the home of your dreams, have a few conversations about the home buying process.
Read MoreIts a wild and crazy (and sometimes frustrating) Sellers' market out there for homebuyers in Santa Cruz County and most of the California Bay Area. That means that multiple buyers are competing on the same homes. So what is the secret sauce to getting your offer accepted and buying the home of your dreams? Join Liz Kroft & Michael Hughett as they discuss some of their top 5 tips.
Read MoreIt’s January, the time of year when many homebuyers ask the same question: “When are more homes going to be available?”
Take a moment to listen in as Liz Kroft & Michael Hughett sit down to discuss what *normally* happens with inventory every year and what they are seeing today.
Read MoreTechnology and good-old-fashioned creativity are helping agents, buyers, and sellers abide by COVID-19 health and safety practices while getting deals done.
Some buyers are touring houses virtually. Others visit in person while remaining at least six feet from their agent. Sellers are hosting open houses on Facebook Live. Appraisers are doing drive-by valuations. Buyers are watching inspections via video call. Masked and gloved notaries are getting signatures on doorsteps.
Read MoreWhether you're self-employed or applying for an FHA or USDA loan, here's the pre-approval paperwork you need.
If you're serious about buying a home, getting pre-approved for a mortgage is a critical step. It’s also a tedious one. Lenders seem to want a mountain of documents and have so many requirements.
Read MoreJeanne Mulhern and Liz Kroft discuss how buying a home in Santa Cruz County can be done successfully, safely and almost entirely online in today's environment.
Are you ready to make your dreams of homeownership come true? We're ready to help guide you through the process.
Read MoreUntil a few weeks ago the historically little inventory, healthy economy and low mortgage rates had the Santa Cruz County housing market humming along. Much of that hasn’t changed all too dramatically, yet.
Read MoreThere are a million things you’d rather be doing than packing right now. Basically, anything else. But when you sell your home, moving is no longer a matter of if but when, so it’s time to face the music.
Plenty of contracts fall through because the buyers came to take possession, but the sellers couldn’t get their stuff out in time. Don’t be caught as one of those sellers who showed up at closing half-asleep because they were up all night moving.
Read MoreSign that paperwork. Write those checks. Get those keys to your new home!
The closing. It all comes down to this. The grand finale. Once you have the keys, the house is yours. (Cue: Air horn sound!)
Nice work getting this far. You’re almost a homeowner! Let’s run through some questions you may have as you cross the finish line.
Read MoreInvesting in Santa Cruz County real estate can be a great alternative to traditional investments and many owners choose to rent out their property. Here are some of the top benefits for getting into this line of business!
Read MoreYou’ve found your dream home and now it’s time to cross all your T's and dot all your I's before it’s all your own. And one of the first items on your closing checklist the home appraisal. So, what exactly is that?
Read MoreWhether it’s your first time buying or you just want to purchase something smaller, townhouses and condos are both great options. Check out the differences between the two to help aid you in your search!
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