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Fall Deals You Can’t Miss

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Did you know that in the past few months your money now goes further than ever?! Today, your mortgage payment is significantly less on the same home, than it was just a few months ago. Why? Because rates have dropped to their lowest level in almost a year. Six months ago rates were 7.08% and … Continued

If You’re a Buyer, The Market Shifted In Your Favor

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What if I told you your home-buying budget just got stronger without increasing your income? Here are the current stats on the housing market and what it means for you.  In Alameda & Contra Costa Counties combined, the median home price dropped $125,000 from it’s peak this year to $1,100,000. Additionally, inventory is up 36.8% … Continued

What’s The Latest Housing Data for the San Ramon Valley?

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Hey San Ramon Valley! It’s time for your MARKET UPDATE! We are crawling into the Fall market right now, and here are the latest stats that you need to know! Hi, I’m Terry Tucker, Realtor with eXp Realty, helping people sell and buy homes right here in the San Francisco Bay Area!  In Danville, California, … Continued

15% of home sales fell apart right before closing! Why?

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Here’s a stat that will stop you in your tracks! 15% of home sales recently fell apart right before closing. Imagine thinking your home is sold, then boom, the deal dies. The #1 reason the deal dies is Inspections. With prices and rates already stretching buyers, they won’t touch surprise repairs. Especially big ones like … Continued

Don’t Set Yourself up for Disappointment!

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If you’re waiting for mortgage rates to hit six percent, you might be setting yourselfup for disappointment! Everyone thinks six percent is the magic number, but forecasts say rates will stay in the mid-to-low sixes through next year. And when we finally DO hit six percent?It won’t be the relief you’re hoping for.Why?Because 5.5 million … Continued

The tiny shift that could completely rewrite your financial future!

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Stop scrolling because this tiny shift in the housing market could completely rewrite your financial future.  Right now, mortgage rates are holding steady in the mid-6% range, about 6.58% for a 30-year fixed loan.  Home prices? Basically flat, up just 0.2% year over year, with forecasts calling for only 0.4% appreciation through mid-2026. Inventory? It’s … Continued

Turn your home equity into a getaway that pays you back.

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Turn your home equity into a getaway that pays you back. Most likely, you’ve got equity sitting in your home, so why not turn it into a second property that pays you back and gives you a good excuse to unplug.  Here’s how, by buying a vacation home with the equity you already have. Mortgage … Continued

Wait, your home didn’t sell, and the listing expired.

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Wait, your home didn’t sell, and the listing expired. You must be frustrated. Maybe even embarrassed. In this market, homes that are prepped, priced, and marketed strategically are still selling fairly fast.  If your last agent didn’t give your home the kind of launch it deserved, then you never really had a shot. In a … Continued