Sergio Garcia & Sofia Garcia, Realtors with Samson Properties
As we kick off the new year, here's a smart financial resolution that can save you stress and money down the road: the 1% Rule. What is it? Financial experts recommend setting aside 1-3% of your home's value each year for maintenance and repairs. This proactive approach helps you avoid being caught off guard by …
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Now that the holiday decorations are coming down, you have the perfect opportunity to start preparing your home for sale. As you pack away those ornaments and lights, take a moment to assess each room with fresh eyes. The post-holiday season is the ideal time to begin decluttering—and it's not just about aesthetics. A less …
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The honest answer: it depends on your situation. Renting continues to offer lower monthly costs and flexibility in many markets, especially for those without substantial savings or uncertain time horizons. Modest home price appreciation means waiting probably won't lead to dramatically lower purchase prices. But ownership builds equity and stabilizes long-term housing costs. If buying …
Mortgage rates are expected to settle around 6.0–6.4% in 2026, according to NAR, Fannie Mae, and other major forecasters. The Federal Reserve's policy path will play a key role in how quickly rates decline. 📉 What this means for the market: 📍 Most forecasts cluster in the low-to-mid 6% range 📍 Represents modest improvement from …
Presiona aqui para version en español. Will 2026 be the year buyers stop waiting? Forecasters are split, predicting anywhere from 1.7%1 to 14%2 growth in home sales. That 12-point gap reveals the central question facing the housing market: how much will slightly lower mortgage rates and slowly eroding lock-in effects actually unlock pent-up demand? Nearly …
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