Real Estate Market Update

Real Estate Market Update September 2020

Real Estate Market Update September 2020 Roseville Sacramento Area Here are some real estate market updates for September 2020 for my city of Roseville as well as some of the surrounding cities of special interests to some of my real estate clients. I'd love to hear your thoughts as you review these. You can leave them in the comments below or over at my Facebook real estate page - @KayeSwainRealEstateAgent. (And remember, you can always find the most current real estate market updates for our area by clicking HERE.). 😀 Placer County Roseville Real Estate Market Update September … Continue reading...

FOUR Great Options to Help You Retire in Roseville CA!

Ready to Retire in Roseville CA? Are you looking to retire in Roseville CA? Did you know there are FOUR lovely active senior retirement communities Roseville CA enjoys? Long time readers might, as I've shared about each of them here and there in my blog posts. I've even compared two of them - The Club at Westpark-Del Webb and Del Webb Sun City Roseville CA. Plus I've done a couple of virtual open houses with homes for sale in Sun City Roseville - including this virtual open house for a lovely home that is a delightful Regent floor plan with two masters that is still available. I've also … Continue reading...

Why Is It so Important to Be Pre-Approved in the Homebuying Process?

What's Your First Step When Buying A New Home? Get Pre-Approved! You may have heard that getting pre-approved is a great first step in the homebuying process. But why is it so important? When looking for a home, the temptation to fall in love with a house that’s outside your budget is very real. So, before you start shopping around, it’s helpful to know your price range, what you’re comfortable with in a monthly mortgage payment, and ultimately how much money you can borrow for your loan. Pre-approval from a lender is the only way to do this. Skipping the Pre-Approval Step is a Common … Continue reading...

Builders and Realtors Agree: Real Estate Is Back After Shelter-In-Place Ends

Shelter-In-Place Real Estate Crisis? When shelter-in-place orders brought the economy to a screeching halt earlier this year, many believed the residential housing market would follow suit. Countless analysts predicted buyer demand would disappear and home values would depreciate for the first time in almost a decade. That, however, didn’t happen. In fact, it appears the opposite is taking place. After the bottom fell out of the real estate market immediately following the shutdown, it has come roaring back – and seems to still be gaining steam. Here’s a look at two recent reports – one … Continue reading...

Just How Strong Is the Housing Recovery?

Just How Strong Is our Housing Recovery?

Housing Recovery is a Shining Light! The residential real estate market, with its encouraging housing recovery stats, has definitely been the shining light in this country’s current economic situation. All-time low mortgage rates coupled with a new appreciation of what a home truly means has caused the housing market to push forward through this major health crisis. Let’s look at two measures that explain the resilience of the real estate market. Purchase Mortgages The number of buyers getting a mortgage to purchase a home is a strong indicator of the strength of a housing market. Below is … Continue reading...

Where Is the 2020 Housing Market Headed for the Rest of the Year? [INFOGRAPHIC]

Infographic showing real estate market updates for the nation

2020 Housing Market - Looking Forward - Broad Strokes Here is some handy information about where experts think the 2020 housing market for the United States is headed for the rest of the year. And wow! Buyers - you have to love those interest rates! Local 2020 Housing Market Updates Of course, the graph above, showing 2020 housing market updates is very general to cover the whole country. Most of us are especially interested in our own local market. Here is some info to help see what has been happening in our local counties the past few months, which can give us a hint on how things … Continue reading...

A Real Estate Pro Is More Helpful Now than Ever [INFOGRAPHIC]

Some Highlights A recent study shared by NAR notes that both buyers and sellers think an agent is more helpful than ever during the current health crisis. Expertise and professionalism are highly valued and can save buyers and sellers time and effort along the way. If you’re thinking of buying or selling a home this year, let’s connect to be sure you have a trusted professional on your side. … Continue reading...

Home Sales Hit a Record-Setting Rebound

With a worldwide health crisis that drove a pause in the economy this year, the housing market was greatly impacted, including here in Roseville CA. Many have been eagerly awaiting some bright signs of a recovery. Based on the latest Existing Home Sales Report from the National Association of Realtors (NAR), June hit a much-anticipated record-setting rebound to ignite that spark. According to NAR, home sales jumped 20.7% from May to a seasonally-adjusted annual rate of 4.72 million in June: “Existing-home sales rebounded at a record pace in June, showing strong signs of a market … Continue reading...

Will the Housing Market Turn Around This Year?

Sun City Roseville golf courses are open as are other Roseville golf courses and businesses

Today, many in Roseville CA are asking themselves if they should buy or sell a Roseville home in 2020. Some have shifted their plans or put them on hold over the past couple of months, and understandably so. Everyone seems to be wondering if the Roseville Sacramento area real estate market is going to change and when the economy will turn around. If you’re trying to figure out what’s going to happen and how to play your cards this year, you’re not alone. This spring in the 2020 NAR Flash Survey: Economic Pulse, the National Association of Realtors (NAR) has been tracking the behavior … Continue reading...

Unemployment Report: No Need to Be Terrified Here in Roseville CA and Beyond

Unemployment info should be clarifying not terrifying in Roseville Sacramento and beyond

Last Friday, the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) released its latest jobs report. It revealed that the economic shutdown made necessary by COVID-19 caused the unemployment rate to jump to 14.7%. Many anticipate that next month the percentage could be even higher. These numbers represent the extreme hardship so many families, including here in Roseville and the surrounding Sacramento area, are experiencing right now. That pain should not be understated. However, the long-term toll the pandemic will cause should not be overstated either. There have been numerous headlines claiming the … Continue reading...

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