From Our Blog…
What NOT TO DO as an Agent
Let's face it, you don't want to be THAT agent. So take a look at the top 10 annoying things agents do to each other written by a new agent, and make sure to avoid them at all costs. BY MISSY YOST Rookie mistakes are the worst, and in our line of work, they cost...
Why Haven’t You Bought Yet?
If you've been on the fence about purchasing a home, now is the time to do it, as waiting will likely affect you negatively down the road. Buying today will save you thousands, and can even be the difference between qualifying and not qualifying for that home you've...
5 CRITERIA FOR PRICING A HOME
When you put your home up for sale, one of the best ways to determine the asking price is to look at comparable sales. There’s rarely a perfect apples-to-apples comparison, so a pricing decision often relies on comparisons to several recent sales in the area. Here are...
Difference 5 Years Makes for Home Prices
CoreLogic recently released their Home Price Index Report. One of the key indicators used in the report to determine the health of the housing market was home price appreciation. CoreLogic focused on appreciation from July 2013 to July 2018 to show how prices over the...
4 Reasons Why Fall Is A Great Time to Buy A Home!
Here are four great reasons to consider buying a home today instead of waiting. 1. Prices Will Continue to Rise CoreLogic’s latest Home Price Insights report reveals that home prices have appreciated by 6.2% over the last 12 months. The same report predicts that...
5 Reasons You Should Sell this Fall
1. Demand Is Strong The latest Buyer Traffic Report from the National Association of Realtors (NAR) shows that buyer demand remains very strong throughout the vast majority of the country. These buyers are ready, willing and able to purchase…and are in the market...
More Bang for your Buck!
If you live in California, and need another reason to move here it is! The majority of states in the Midwest and South offer a lower cost of living than states in the Northeast and West. Especially when it comes to California. In California if you had $100, you could...
Effective Pricing when Selling
According to a recent report, about 75% of homebuyers surf the web to begin their home search using sites like Zillow and Trulia. That means homebuyers are well aware of what properties are available on the market and the prices they are selling for. Therefore, now...
8 Home Seller Tips
When you are ready to sell, you'll want to maximize the emotional appeal of your home. People who are enchanted with your home upon walking in the door are more likely to buy, and offer you a fair price. Here are some Seller tips to enhance the emotional appeal of...
Are you Thinking of Selling your Home? Competition is Coming
The number of building permits issued for single-family homes is the best indicator of how many newly built homes will rise over the next few months. According to the latest U.S. Census Bureau and U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development Residential Sales...
Sellers Repair Guide
Imagine you are a buyer looking at your home. What do you think needs repair? Money spent on repairs can make a difference in the final sale price because buyers tend to overestimate the cost of performing repairs. Then they reduce their offer by an amount higher than...
#1 Hispanic Real Estate Agent in the Country
New Door Residential is extremely proud to announce that our Owner and Broker Jeffrey Galindo, has been appointed the #1 Hispanic Real Estate agent in the Country by NAHREP(National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals). The Top 250 list recognizes agents...
4 Reasons Why We Are NOT Heading Toward Another Housing Bubble
With home prices continuing to appreciate above historic levels, some are concerned that we may be heading for another housing ‘boom & bust.’ It is important to remember, however, that today’s market is quite different than the bubble market of twelve years ago....
Housing Market Will NOT Fall Victim to Next Economic Crisis
Some experts are calling for a slowdown in the economy later this year and most economists have predicted that the next recession could only be eighteen months away. The question is, what impact will a recession have on the housing market? Here are the opinions of...
Cost Over Time
Some Highlights: With interest rates still around 4.5%, now is a great time to look back at where rates have been over the last 40 years. Rates are projected to climb to 5.1% by this time next year according to Freddie Mac. The impact your interest rate makes on your...