Mark Bolender, Realtor in Santa Clarita

A balanced market is a healthy market in my humble opinion.

Are We Heading into a Balanced Market? If you’ve been keeping an eye on the housing market over the past couple of years, you know sellers have had the upper hand.

Here's a look at the number of homes for sale currently pending or under contract in Santa Monica. If you have questions about today's local inventory, leave me a comment below. Monica

Are There More Homes for Sale Where You Live? One of the biggest bright spots in today’s housing market is how much the supply of homes for sale has grown since the beginning of this year.

Are prices coming down?

Are Home Prices Going To Come Down? Today’s headlines and news stories about home prices are confusing and make it tough to know what’s really happening.

KEY POINTS

In 2022, 39% of the 134 million families residing in the U.S. did not own the home they lived in, according to estimates from the American Community Survey by the U.S. Census Bureau.

Among those who did not own their home, roughly 7.9 million families were considered “income mortgage-ready,” Zillow found.

Here are two things to know if you’re in a good financial position to buy.

Unlocking Homebuyer Opportunities in 2024 There’s no arguing this past year has been difficult for homebuyers.

Massive change has come to the national real estate industry in July-August 2024. Buyers and sellers and brokers of real estate will be affected from now on through the years to come.

My blog below highlights why it is crucial to work with an experienced real estate agent and consult with a good one as part of your network.

Why Working with a Real Estate Professional Is Crucial Right Now Navigating the housing market can be tricky, especially these days.

Reasons why it’s better to move to smaller home after retirement.

Why Moving to a Smaller Home After Retirement Makes Life Easier Retirement is a time for relaxation, adventure, and enjoying the things you love.

Don’t be a perfectionist when searching for a home. Find one that suits you and then make it your own creation.

The Price of Perfection: Don’t Wait for the Perfect Home In life, patience is a virtue – but in the world of homebuying, waiting too long in hopes of finding the perfect home actually isn't wise.

Is it possible to time the market?

Focus on Time in the Market, Not Timing the Market Should you buy a home now or should you wait?

Price reduced to $875,000
19007 Saddleback Ridge

One story home with 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, and a separate front private office with dual entry exits.

Private backyard with buffer of green landscaping. Spectacular mountain views. Crown molding in every room including bathroom. Master closet is lined with cedar plank.

No mello roos and $75 HOA fee. Meticulous, immaculate and move in ready. Single story with supernatural views!

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Busy June ahead:-) Get ready!

What To Expect if You Buy or Sell a Home This June June is a busy month in the housing market because a lot of people buy and sell this time of year.

Top Reasons To Own a Home [INFOGRAPHIC

Top Reasons To Own a Home [INFOGRAPHIC] Buying a home has powerful financial and non-financial benefits.

How listing agents coordinate and market the selling of a home.

How an Agent Helps Market Your House You’re ready to sell your house. But what do you need most from your real estate agent?

VA Home Loans are one of the best mortgage loans in America for a few reasons..

How VA Loans Can Help You Buy a Home For over 80 years, Veterans Affairs (VA) home loans have helped millions of veterans buy their own homes.

Happy Memorial Day: Celebrate, remember and honor those who have served America and be grateful.