Chances are you’re hearing a lot about mortgage rates right now. You may even see some headlines talking about last week’s Federal Reserve (the Fed) meeting and what it means for rates. But the Fed doesn’t determine mortgage rates, even if the headlines make it sound like they do. The truth is, mortgage […]
This past year, rising mortgage rates have slowed the red-hot housing market. Over the past nine months, we’ve seen fewer homes sold than the previous month as home price growth has slowed. All of this is due to the fact that the average 30-year fixed mortgage rate has […]
Are you considering selling your home without a Realtor because you think Realtors are overpaid and are cashing in on your sale? Well, let’s evaluate this question a little more.In 2017, only 8% of homeowners sold their homes without a Realtor, the majority of attempts to do so […]
An unfortunate truth became apparent to me when I entered the real estate industry five years ago: Realtors are not typically trusted by most people. In fact, their reputation often ranks alongside that of lawyers. This was a significant challenge for me, but I knew I had to […]
Let’s talk all things escrow. Escrow…what is it and where is it? Depending on where you live, you will most likely be utilizing an escrow company during the buying and selling process of real property. First, what is an escrow? An escrow is a financial arrangement where a […]
Have you considered being a landlord? Well you will definitely want to think it through before you take on the job. Dealing with the public is not for everyone. In Fact, most landlords find a way around dealing with their tenants directly. Buying properties as investments will usually […]
We often think of buying a home as a shrewd negotiation between you and some faceless owner or agent, haggling over dollars and cents. And while there is some truth to this trope that Sellers, as well as their Listing Agents, focus a lot on the numbers of […]
Do open houses work to sell a home or are they a waste of time? If I had a dollar for every time this was asked, I would retire. Open houses really do work! The reason is simple, people want to look without being pressured. If your neighbor […]
The secret to finding your future home while house-hunting in Southern Orange County ($500-650k) If you’ve been shopping for your future home, I’m sure you’ve wondered why certain properties in your budget ($500-650k) seem stagnant. While other similar homes sell before you even get a viewing. Or why […]
Contingent offers are back! For the last 5 years if you needed to sell before you bought…You had zero chance of grabbing the home you wanted. Things have changed and I think for the better. Now that the market has turned into a neutral market, you can expect […]
Tracy Bryant, Lake Forest & Foothill Ranch Realtor 
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