Are the Holidays a Good Time to Sell in LA & Orange County?

The holiday season is actually a great time to sell a home. Rates are low, fewer homes are on the market, and a lot of buyers need to close by the end of the year.

With the holidays approaching, myself and Corinne Wallace are often asked questions by folks this time of year that are thinking of selling. They want to know if selling now in LA and Orange County is a good idea, or if they should wait until after the new year. 

In our experience, now is a better time to sell than if you wait. There are five different reasons why:

1. Interest rates are still low. There is a chance that they will go up in December when the Fed meets. Locking in a low rate now is smart.

Interest rates are still low, but may go up in December.

2. There are typically fewer homes on the market, giving buyers fewer to choose from. 

3. Homes that are decorated for the holidays really sell quickly.

4. There are buyers that want to buy and close before the holidays. December is actually the top month for closed home sales.

5. The buyers looking to buy during the holidays are very serious. There will be fewer looky-loos coming through your home.

If you or someone you know is looking to buy or sell a home in Long Beach, LA, or Orange County, give us a call or send us an email. We look forward to hearing from you.

A Free Pie to Say Thanks

We wanted to take a brief moment to express our gratitude to you today. Let us say thanks with a free pumpkin pie.

We wanted to reach out today to wish you a happy Thanksgiving. We're extremely fortunate and thankful to have the opportunity to work with amazing people like you. Our business wouldn't be what it is without you.

We're thankful for you, our clients.

We greatly appreciate the opportunity you've given us to serve you and your wonderful family. More importantly, we appreciate the great friendships we've formed along the way.

If you haven't had the chance yet, RSVP to our free pumpkin pie giveaway! It's our little way of saying thanks. To RSVP, simply send me an email or give me a call.

Have a happy Thanksgiving!

Tips on Choosing the Lender for You

Getting a loan is a crucial part of the home buying process. Here’s what to look for in a lender.

Purchasing a home is a major life decision, and choosing the right lender to help you through it is absolutely crucial. Today, Steve Hankla from New American Funding and I would like to share a few tips with you on selecting the right one. What should you look for when choosing a lender?

1. Choose a lender that you’re comfortable with. This will most likely be a long process, so it’s important to select a lender that you’re compatible with.

2. Choose a lender that is local to your area. This is important because the Realtors, especially the listing agent, will want to be sure that the lender has a good reputation and that they can process the transaction as smoothly and as quickly as possible.

3. Choose a lender with a fair interest rate. You don’t want to pick the lender with the highest or the lowest interest rate, but you want to make sure that the lender has an interest rate that is competitive with most of the large banks and mortgage companies that you may be shopping with.

If you have any other questions about getting pre-approved for a loan or choosing the right lender, give Steve a call at 562-344-5546 or email him at steve@gotoloanpro.com today. If you have any other questions related to real estate, don’t hesitate to reach out to me as well. We’d be happy to help you!