Nina Elizarraras- Real Estate Agent South Bay

Top Reasons to Own Your Home This National Homeownership Month, take time to appreciate everything owning your home has to offer. Let's connect if you're ready to become a homeowner this year. #homeownership #homeownershipmonth #buyingahome

Owning a Home Has Distinct Financial Benefits Over Renting [INFOGRAPHIC] When you rent, you build your landlord’s wealth, your monthly payment depends on ever-rising rents, and you don’t benefit from home price appreciation. On the other hand, when you own your home, you build your own wealth, your monthly payment is locked in, and you benefit directly from home price appreciation. If you’re feeling the challenges of a competitive market, remember that homeownership is a long-term game. Persevering today will lead to financial rewards in the future. #firsttimehomebuyer #opportunity #housingmarket

Your todo list just got a lot shorter. Lots of people put off moving in 2020 and they are ready to move now. Homebuyers aren’t looking for a home in perfect condition, they are looking for a home they can move into soon. I can help you know what needs to be done

Even though mortgage rates remain near record lows, they are gradually rising just enough that experts see a light on the horizon for buyers who have struggled with fierce competition in today’s housing market. If you’ve been planning to buy a home, DM me today so we can start

Housing Wealth: The Missing Piece of the Affordability Equation Skyrocketing prices are causing some to start questioning affordability in the current housing market. Many are quick to emphasize the fact that homes today are less affordable than they were last year. Black Knight, a leading provider of data and analytics across the homeownership life cycle, just reported on the issue. Right now, housing payments are slightly less affordable than the five-year average but onl...y by less than a percentage point. However, they’re significantly more affordable than the 25-year average. Put another way, a buyer will likely make a slightly greater financial sacrifice to afford a home right now than if they purchased a home within the last five years. On the other hand, it also means the potential financial sacrifice is not nearly as great as what it was over the last 25 years. Does making a sacrifice to buy a... #expertanswers #purchasingpower #buyingpower

In the last 12 months, the average homeowner gained approximately $33,400 in equity. If you’re a homeowner, that’s a huge increase in not only your net worth, but the power you have to win big when you sell your house. DM me to learn more about how to leverage your #homeequity this year. #equity #networth #expertanswers #homepriceappreciation

There is a lot to understand when it comes to homebuying and your finances. If you're finding it confusing, or just want some guidance, I am always here to help! DM TODAY FOR MORE INFORMATION #thehelpfulagent #home #houseexpert #house

When searching for a home it isn't always vest to use Zillow. I would rather you use Realtor.com or even better MESSAGE me for an personalized app to help you search for homes using our search engine.

Don’t Wait To Sell Your House Whatever the move you want to make looks like, here’s an overview of what’s creating the prime opportunity to sell this summer. High Buyer Demand... Demand is strong, and buyers are actively searching for homes to purchase. In the Realtors Confidence Index Survey published monthly by the National Association of Realtors (NAR), buyer traffic is considered very strong in almost every state. Homebuyers aren’t just great in number right now they’re also determined to find their dream home. NAR shows the average home for sale today receives five offers from hopeful buyers. These increasingly frequent bidding wars can drive up the price of your house, which is why high demand from competitive homebuyers is such a win for this summer’s sellers. Low Inventory of Houses for Sale Purchaser demand is so high, the market is running out of available homes for sale... #Sellyourhouse #moveuphome #dreamhome #realestate

If you’ve tried to rearrange your house to suit your current needs with minimal success, it may be time to find a larger home. DM me to talk about your changing needs so we can determine the best plan for you in our local market. #moveup #realestate #homeownership #homebuying

Everyone is itching to revamp their living space, and if you’re considering tearing down a wall, run through this list of questions beforehand. It’s important to count the cost of the whole project before you get started, everything from patching to paint. More info DM TODAY!

Join us for a fun filled event. There are sponsorship opportunities for local businesses to support our group for the chance to network with 150 real estate professionals. Event Brite link below. Register today. Space is limited https://www.eventbrite.com/e/taste-of-south-bay-sunsplash-t

Hope Is on the Horizon for Today’s Housing Shortage While we are seeing some improvement, we’re still at near-record lows for housing inventory (as shown in the graph below). Here’s why. Since the pandemic began, sellers have been cautious when it comes to putting their homes on the market. At the same time that fewer people are listing their homes, more and more people are trying to buy them thanks to today’s low mortgage rates. The influx of buyers aiming to capitalize on t...hose rates are purchasing this limited supply of homes as quickly as they’re coming to market. Despite today’s low inventory, there is hope on the horizon. Regarding existing home sales, Sabrina Speianu, Senior Economic Research Analyst at realtor.com, explains, In May, newly listed homes grew by 5.4% on a year-over-year basis compared to the earlier days of the COVID-19 pandemic last yearfor buyers, it means that... #realestate #homeownership #homebuying #realestategoals

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As home values continue to appreciate, today’s homeowners have seen incredible gains in their equity over the past year. If you’re considering upgrading to your next home, today’s low interest rates paired with rising equity make this winter one of the best times to make a move.

Financial Fundamentals for Homebuyers [INFOGRAPHIC] Some Highlights When you’re thinking about buying a home, there are a few key steps to take before you even start to look at houses.... From saving for your down payment to getting pre-approved for a mortgage, you’ll want to make sure you keep your financial plan on track from the beginning. Let’s connect today to make sure you have an introduction to a trusted lender and the best possible real estate guidance as you begin your homebuying process. #firsttimehomebuyer #opportunity #housingmarket See more