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Homebuyer Traffic Is on the Rise

Homebuyer Traffic One of the biggest surprises of 2020 is the resilience of the residential real estate market. Lawrence Yun, Chief Economist of the National Association of Realtors (NAR), is now forecasting that more homes will sell this year than last year. He’s also predicting home sales to increase by 8-12% next year. There’s strong evidence that he will be right. ShowingTime Agrees ShowingTime, a leading showing software and market stat service provider for the residential real estate industry, just reported on their latest the ShowingTime Showing Index: “Homebuyer traffic jumped … Continue reading...

Why Homeowners Have Great Selling Power Today

Increased Selling Power Due to Increased Equity We’re sitting in an optimal moment in time for homeowners who are ready to sell their houses and make a move this year. Today’s homeowners are, on average, staying in their homes longer than they used to, and this is one factor driving increased homeowner equity. When equity grows, selling a house becomes increasingly desirable thus leading to increased selling power. Here’s a breakdown of why it’s a great time to capitalize on equity gain in today’s market. As average homeowner tenure lengthens and home prices rise, equity, a form of forced … Continue reading...

A Historic Rebound for the Housing Market

A total rebound for the housing market including Roseville CA

Pending Home Sales increased by 44.3% in May, registering the highest month-over-month gain in the index since the National Association of Realtors (NAR) started tracking this metric in January 2001. So, what exactly are pending home sales, and why is this rebound so important? According to NAR, the Pending Home Sales Index (PHS) is: “A leading indicator of housing activity, measures housing contract activity, and is based on signed real estate contracts for existing single-family homes, condos, and co-ops. Because a home goes under contract a month or two before it is sold, the Pending … Continue reading...

Are You Ready for the Summer Housing Market in Roseville?

Kaye Swain real estate agent shares about The Summer Housing Market in Roseville

Housing Market in Roseville and Through the Country As the health crisis started making its way throughout our country earlier this spring, some sellers, including Roseville sellers, have been cautious about putting their homes on the market. This hesitation stemmed primarily from fear of the spread of the coronavirus, and understandably so. This abundant caution has greatly impacted the number of homes for sale everywhere, including the housing market in Roseville, and slowed the pace of a typically busy spring real estate season. Mark Fleming, Chief Economist at First American notes: “As … Continue reading...

6 Reasons Why Selling Your Roseville House on Your Own Is a Mistake

There are many benefits to working with a real estate professional when selling your Roseville house. During challenging times like the one we face today, it becomes even more important to have an experienced Roseville real estate agent help guide you through the process. If you’re considering selling on your own, known in the industry as a For Sale By Owner or FSBO, please consider the following: 1. Your Safety Is a Priority During this pandemic, your family’s safety comes first. When you FSBO, it is incredibly difficult to control entry into your home. A real estate professional will have … Continue reading...

Housing Market News for Roseville March 2017

Kaye Swain Roseville Real Estate Agent sharing market trends Roseville lifestyle

Spring has sprung and so has the housing market in Roseville CA! (CLICK HERE for the LATEST real estate market updates for the Roseville CA area. But it might also be fun to compare it to the figures below. 😄 ) Roseville Homes For Sale When you compare the homes available in the housing market that are for sale between January and February, there were 195 in January (with 31 days) and only 170 in February (with 28 days). In spite of that, the number of homes sold was 127 in February compared to 100 in January - a 27% increase in spite of 3 fewer days! Same with pending - only 149 … Continue reading...

How to Best Use My Home Equity

Kaye Swain Roseville Real Estate Agent sharing home equity information

What is Home Equity? Home equity seems to be a very simple calculation. The total amount of mortgages owed subtracted from the current market value of a home. Here is a simple example: Current Home Market Value $325,000 Existing Mortgage $225,000 Homeowner Equity $100,000 One side of the equation is well defined, and it is found on the monthly mortgage statement, the loan balance. The other side is less obvious — the current market value of the property. As a homeowner, your down payment purchases your initial equity. Then your monthly (or additional) principal payments increase … Continue reading...

WANTED: Homes For Sale in Roseville CA 95747

We need more homes for sale in West Roseville CA

Roseville is interwoven beautifully with walking trails, nature preserves, and parks! As I walk around so many areas of West Roseville, delivering neighborhood newsletters or sharing about local homes for sale, I am always thrilled to discover lovely open spaces, new walking trails, parks with new delights, and other sweet joys. The photo above is of the open space, complete with walking trail, that I was working near this weekend. So lovely! Do you have a home in this area? Thinking of selling it? AWESOME! We continually have more buyers than houses. Check out the homes for sale in … Continue reading...

7 Answers to the Question-What Do I need To Sell My House

Help me sell my house Are you getting your home ready to add to the MLS list of local homes for sale in Roseville CA or the surrounding Sacramento area. Have you started asking yourself, "who can I call to help me sell my house for a great price?" Perhaps you are wondering, "How can I sell my home fast?" House selling tips Of course, there are no guarantees in life for how fast you can sell your home at a good price but there are proactive steps you can take to help you do just that. 1. Start with a licensed REALTOR! Real estate agents have access to the MLS where local homes for sale … Continue reading...

Enjoy FREE Home Warranty for Real Estate Clients

Kaye Swain Roseville Real Estate Agent shares Buyers Home Warranty Coverage Quick Guide ORHP

FREE Home Warranty for Home Buyers Buying a new home, whether your first, your fifth, or...? No matter how many, there are always questions and concerns, aren't there? Am I picking the right home? Will it work for us? Can I afford everything? Will everything stay working once I buy? All these and many more questions have run through my head more than once when I've been in the midst of escrow. Some never get answered - at least not til years later when you think of all the delightful memories and great friends you've made and know you did pick the right house. Others you can work on to … Continue reading...