by Jeff Galindo | Feb 1, 2018 | Buyer, Seller
Multigenerational homes are coming back in a big way! In the 1950s, about 21%, or 32.2 million Americans shared a roof with their grown children or parents. According to a recent Pew Research Centerreport, the number of multigenerational homes dropped to as low as 12%...
by Jeff Galindo | Feb 1, 2018 | Buyer
Some Highlights: Historically, the choice between renting or buying a home has been a close decision. Looking at the percentage of income needed to rent a median priced home today (30%) vs. the percentage needed to buy a median priced home (15%), the choice becomes...
by Jeff Galindo | Feb 1, 2018 | Buyer
If you are debating purchasing a home right now, you are probably getting a lot of advice. Though your friends and family will have your best interest at heart, they may not be fully aware of your needs and what is currently happening in the real estate market. Ask...
by Jeff Galindo | Feb 1, 2018 | Buyer, Seller
This housing market has many people talking about home values; where they are and where they are headed. It’s also interesting to look back and see how home prices compare to values prior to the housing crisis. Every quarter, Freddie Mac releases their House Price...
by Jeff Galindo | Feb 1, 2018 | Buyer, Seller
The housing crisis is finally in the rearview mirror as the real estate market moves down the road to a complete recovery. Home values are up, home sales are up, and distressed sales (foreclosures & short sales) are at their lowest mark in over 8 years. This has...
by Jeff Galindo | Feb 1, 2018 | Buyer
As the temperature in many areas of the country starts to cool down including here in Las Vegas lately, you might think that the housing market will do the same. This couldn’t be further from the truth! Here are 4 reasons you should consider buying your dream...