Blog - Ginger Proffitt

As the temperature rises, buyers are coming out ready to purchase their dream homes. The summer is a great time to list your home for sale. Here are five reasons why: 1. Demand Is Strong The latest Buyer Traffic Report from the National Association of Realtors (NAR) shows thatbuyer demand remains very strong throughout

Harvard: 5 Reasons Why Owning A Home Makes Sense Financially

16/06/2016

Blog, Buying

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We have reported many times that the American Dream of homeownership is alive and well. The personal reasons to own a home differ for each buyer, but there are many basic similarities. Eric Belsky is the Managing Director of the Joint Center of Housing Studies (JCHS) at Harvard University. He authored a paper on homeownership titled – The

Is Your First Home Within Your Grasp Now?

08/06/2016

Buying, Making House Home

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There are many people sitting on the sidelines trying to decide if they should purchase a home or sign a rental lease. Some might wonder if it makes sense to purchase a house before they are married and have a family. Others may think they are too young. And still others might think their

San Diego June 2016 Events

01/06/2016

San Diego Events Calendar

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Unparalleled Trust Necessary Before Listing Your House

26/05/2016

Real Estate, Real Estate Marketing Update, Sellers

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You and your family have decided to sell your house. It is now time to choose a real estate professional to help with the process. One of the major attributes this agent must possess is trustworthiness. To what degree do you need to trust them? You must have enough trust in them that you

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Get Your Credit Score in Shape Before Buying a Home

24/05/2016

Blog, Buying, Ginger Proffitt, Good To Know, How to

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How strong is your credit? Cleaning up your credit is essential before you make any major financial moves. Having a bad score can hurt your chances of being able to open a credit card, apply for a loan, purchase a car, or rent an apartment. It is especially important to have clean credit before

4 Reasons to Move Up to Your Dream Home This Spring

10/05/2016

Blog, Buying, Home Sale Update, Real Estate

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Spring is in full force; the summer months are right around the corner. If you are debating moving up to your dream home, here are four great reasons to consider listing your current home and moving up to your dream home now, instead of waiting. 1. Buyer Demand is High & Inventory is Low

Billionaire: Buy a Home… And if You Can, Buy a Second Home!

03/05/2016

Blog, Buying, Ginger Proffitt, Good To Know, Home Sale Update, Monday's Market Update

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Three years ago, John Paulson gave a keynote address at the CNBC/Institutional Investor Conference. In his speech, he told those in attendance that he believes housing will continue its strong recovery for the next 4 to 7 years, saying that: “The housing market has bottomed. It’s not too late to get involved. I still

One More Time… You Do Not Need 20% Down To Buy NOW

28/04/2016

Blog, Buying

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A survey by Ipsos found that the American public is still somewhat confused about what is actually necessary to qualify for a home mortgage loan in today’s housing market. The study pointed out two major misconceptions that we want to address today. 1. Down Payment The survey revealed that consumers overestimate the down payment funds

Buying a Home is 36% Less Expensive Than Renting Nationwide!

20/04/2016

Blog, Buying, Home Sale Update

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In the latest Rent vs. Buy Report from Trulia, they explained that home-ownership remains cheaper than renting with a traditional 30-year fixed rate mortgage in the 100 largest metro areas in the United States. The updated numbers actually show that the range is an average of 5% less expensive in Orange County (CA) all