Archives for January 2021

Expert Forecast on the 2021 Housing Market

January 30, 2021 by Bob Sawyer

Experts forecast a year of continued strength in the housing market. This holds true for Nevada County as well. If you’re thinking of selling – contact me. I can work with you to explore what you could expect to get for your home in this market.

Is Right Now the Right Time to Sell Your House? [INFOGRAPHIC]

January 29, 2021 by Bob Sawyer

Some Highlights If you’re on the fence about selling your house, now is a great time to take advantage of sky-high demand, low supply, and fierce buyer competition. With buyer demand rising and historically low inventory for sale, if you’re in a position to move, your house may really stand out from the crowd. Let’s […]

What Record-Low Housing Inventory Means for You

January 28, 2021 by Bob Sawyer

The real estate market is expected to do very well in 2021. Mortgage rates are hovering at historic lows and forecasted by experts to remain favorable throughout the year. One challenge to the housing industry, however, is record-low housing inventory – a lack of houses available for sale today. Last week, the National Association of […]

What Happens When Homeowners Leave Their Forbearance Plans?

January 27, 2021 by Bob Sawyer

According to the latest report from Black Knight, Inc., a well-respected provider of data and analytics for mortgage companies, 6.48 million households have entered a forbearance plan as a result of financial concerns brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic. Here’s where these homeowners stand right now: 2,543,000 (39%) are current on their payments and have […]

What’s the Difference between an Appraisal and a Home Inspection?

January 26, 2021 by Bob Sawyer

If you’re planning to buy a home in Nevada County, an appraisal is an important step in the process. It’s a professional evaluation of the market value of the home you’d like to buy. In most cases, an appraisal is ordered by the lender to confirm or verify the value of the home prior to […]

Why Moving May Be Just the Boost You Need

January 25, 2021 by Bob Sawyer

As we look back over the past year, we’ve certainly lived through one of the most stressful periods in recent history. After spending so much more time at home, many people wonder if moving might improve their mental health and well-being. This is no surprise since the U.S. Census Bureau reported an increase in the […]