• Guidelines, Rates & Rules for FHA Loan Limits in 2022 • Earlier this month, the Federal Housing Finance Agency or FHA, announced that the maximum baseline conforming loan limits for mortgages acquired by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac will rise in 2022.
• Deck the Halls, But Don’t Go Overboard • If you are considering selling your home, you’ve likely been told that the best time to sell is in the spring and the summer —but despite what some may think, these are not your only options.
• Buying a House in San Diego Doesn’t Have to Be Scary • Over 83% of first-time homebuyers say the biggest benefit they received from an agent was “help understanding the process.” Because, even with all the information you can find online, there are still a lot of myths surrounding the home buying process.
• 4 Clever Ideas to Decorate Your House This Halloween • When you think about decorating your home for the holidays, Halloween may not be the first holiday that comes to mind — but that’s all the more reason to decorate and make your home stand out among the rest.
• Fixing Your Credit for Mortgage Approval to Buy a House • You’re getting ready to buy a house. This could be your first home, and you’re anxious to get through the process or you’re selling your current home and want to get the best deal on your new house.
• Which Upgrades Boost Home Value When Selling a House • Whether you just want to enjoy a few small upgrades to your home or you are thinking of selling your home soon, there are a number of ways to increase your return on investment for home improvements.
• Leverage High Market Demand & Maximize Profits on Your Home Sale • Even though Covid has damaged many sectors of the global economy, home sales have remained among the pandemic’s most resilient survivors. And as restrictions continue to ease across the nation, residential sales figures continue their upward march.
• Tips to Sell Your House Fast for the Highest Possible Price • Thanks to a fervent seller’s market across San Diego, homes are up for grabs an average of only 13 days before getting snatched up by an eager buyer.
• Practical Advice for Landing a House in San Diego During a Seller’s Market • Despite COVID-19 and an occasionally topsy-turvy economy, it’s still a seller’s market out there, with median home prices 6.5% higher than this time in 2020.
• Home Price Appreciation Rate Soars in San Diego • It hath arrived! That special time of year when the whole Compass fam gains an extra spring in their step. Sure, because it’s cheese month, but mostly because May marks the start of peak home buying and selling season.
• Mythbusters Real Estate Edition: Debunking Common Misconceptions • With all the uncertainty of the past year, many potential homebuyers & sellers are thinking of putting off their real estate goals, though a good majority are still moving ahead. As the state begins to reopen, here’s fact vs. fiction in San Diego real estate.
• Brilliant Space Hacks that Instantly Enlarge Your Living Area • We’ve spent a lot of time at home over the last year. While that’s shortened our commute times, it’s also forced us to get creative with the way we use the spaces in our homes.