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What’s New in Real Estate?

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It’s been an interesting last few weeks with Real Estate, the Stock Market and Interest Rates!

First…

With the debt ceiling deal in place (thank god), what’s in store for us a country?  See what AP News wrote.  Glad this got put into place as interest rates in just 2 weeks rose .5% and since last month Monday have dropped .25%.  Hope this continues, as interest rates; since December 2021, have climbed 3% and have crippled the real estate and mortgage industry as whole.

Next…

Check out the Case Schiller Report.  It shows that in the last 2 months, the home value index rose.  Selma Hepp, the chief economist at CoreLogic, stated that the CoreLogic Case-Shiller Home Price Index reveals unexpected resilience through notable growth in home prices. The spring home buying season has witnessed a stronger influx of buyers compared to sellers, leading to a highly competitive market scenario. The scarcity of available existing homes is compelling buyers to pay more than the listed price, resulting in substantial price increases during the early spring period, surpassing the customary patterns observed during this time.

Lastly…

We’re teaching 3 Seminars at the Capitola Library in June (please invite your clients):

The Path to Successful Home Ownership – (On June 3rd at 1pm First Time Buyers looking to buy locally will learn valuable information about the process of buying in today’s real estate market.  Learn from a top Realtor and us, as they provide important info on how to buy, where to buy and why to buy in today’s fast-moving market.  For more info, go to https://santacruzpl.libcal.com/event/10719528)

Age in Place or Right Size – (On June 17th at 1pm, Seniors, Empty Nesters and Son’s and Daughter of Retired Parents are invited to learn about their options in “Right Sizing and or Aging in Place”. Learn about your options in Staying in Your Current Home or Selling and Moving locally or elsewhere. Also, learn about the pro’s and con’s of reverse mortgages and how they can help or how they can hinder home owners. A top realtor and top mortgage broker with over 30 years of experience with over 200 “5 Star” reviews, will be presenting.  For more info, go to https://santacruzpl.libcal.com/event/10719529)

How to Help Your Kids Buy in Today’s Market – (On June 24th at 1pm Learn How to Help Your Kids buy in Today’s Local Market through several real estate and loan options allowing your kids and yourself to create financial stability. There are several financing options available and Rob McCarthy at 101 Loan will teach you them with the help of one of his Top Local Realtors. Help Your Kids Make Home Ownership not just a Dream, but a Reality.  For more info, go to https://santacruzpl.libcal.com/event/10719532)

Any questions, please contact us.  Thanks.

 

Best Regards,

Rob McCarthy

Senior Mortgage Advisor

www.101Loan.com

650-465-8957 c  408-377-4123 o  408-608-1921 f

101 Loan – 14435 C Big Basin Way, Saratoga, CA 95070

101 Loan LLC – CA DRE #01165697  NMLS #121019

101 Loan is an Associate of General Mortgage Capital Corporation

Products/Services/Accolades:

  1. Residential Financing for Purchases and Refinances on 1-4 unit properties.
  2. Reverse Mortgage Financing to include Conforming, Jumbo, HELOC Jumbo’s.
  3. Commercial & SBA Financing to include Multifamily, Office, Retail and Light Industrial.
  4. Access to over 50 banks with over 300 “Five Star” Reviews on Yelp, Google, Facebook and Linkedin.

Note: Interest rates and loan programs quoted are subject to change without notice or until locked and approved by lender.

 

Making a Strong Offer in Today’s Real Estate Market

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This is something I shared with another client making offers.  Just some advice to share with you?

With listing inventory this low in the bay area, you should ask your agent/Realtor what they think the property/listing will sell for vs what its worth.  Many agents list property below market to get multiple offers and higher prices.  Rarely do we run numbers based on list price, we tend to go a good $100k over the value to give a more realistic payment breakdown and sometimes that may still be too low.

For each offer you plan on making, asking your agent what they think the true value of the home is (also known as a CMA) and then how many offers will be made, is crucial to a successful offer in today’s real estate market.  Once you determine the true value, then add 1% to 2% for each offer.  Again, this may not result in the winning offer but it will get you close or at least afford the opportunity where the listing agent counters your offer, meaning your still in the running vs dead last on the offer.

For more info, contact us, your Real Estate agent and be sure to read the article below to see what’s happens when your not successful in ratifying the purchase contract.

See below:

https://101loan.com/blog/chasing-the-2021-housing-market/

Any questions, please contact me.  Thanks.

Best Regards,

Rob McCarthy

Senior Mortgage Advisor

www.101Loan.com

408-377-4123 o  650-465-8957 c   408-608-1921 f

101 Loan – 1601 S De Anza Blvd, Suite 260, Cupertino, CA 95014

CA DRE #01165697  NMLS #121019

Products/Services/Accolades:

  1. Residential Financing for Purchases and Refinances on 1 to 4 unit properties.
  2. Reverse Mortgage Financing to include Conforming, Jumbo, HELOC Jumbo’s.
  3. Commercial & SBA Financing to include Multifamily, Office, Retail and Light Industrial.
  4. Access to over 50 banks with over 200 “Five Star” Reviews on Yelp, Google, Facebook and Linkedin.