Author: Terry Tucker

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

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

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

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

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. 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

If you think every real estate listing is created equal, think again! In this market, average listings are getting ignored while strategic ones are getting sold fast.  The days of lazy listings are over. What do I mean by “lazy listings”? Simply put, if your home hits the market with dark photos, no video, no … Continued

Should you sell, rent, or wait in this weird market? If you’re a homeowner right now, you might feel unsure. The market feels off with inventory piling up, and buyer demand is sluggish. So what are homeowners doing?  Many are freezing. Some are pulling their listings. And a growing number are renting out their homes … Continued

Your credit score doesn’t need to be perfect to buy a home, but it sure matters.  First, let’s kill the myth that you need an 800+ score to get a house. You don’t. You can get in the game with a score as low as 580 or even lower with certain FHA loans. But know, … Continued

Someone thought their home was worth more than the market said it was.  Today’s buyers are savvy with online housing platforms. They know when a price is wishful thinking, not market reality. Overpricing is not a strategy; it’s a deal killer.  Sellers, don’t think you’re leaving room to negotiate. Days on market matter, the longer … Continued