Are We Headed Towards Another Housing Bubble?

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A lot of people have been asking me lately if we are in a housing bubble, or headed towards a housing bubble, and today I’d like to answer that question.

Statistically speaking, housing is on a roll. Detached home sales are up 7.2% so far this year, and pending sales are up 13.8%. The average sales price is also up, year-over-year by 5.3%. The trends are expected to stay positive, and don’t even take new construction into consideration.

This has raised some concerns about affordability. After all, wages are rising at an average of 2% annually, while rental rates are rising by 4% annually. Additionally, mortgage rates are at their highest level in over a year, and are expected to continue to increase. 

Some analysts have suggested we are entering another housing bubble, like in 2007. However, the hard facts suggest otherwise. Underlying conditions today are fundamentally different from a decade ago.

Back then, home sales were running at $8.5 million, new construction sales were over $2 million, and credit was very easy to come by. Today, home sales are barely over $5 million, new construction is barely scratching $1 million, and credit is much harder to come by.

Based upon what we are seeing and hearing in the market, we expect home prices to continue to rise at a reasonable rate, as long as interest rates on mortgages stay below 6%. We are a little above 4% right now, but rates are expected to rise above 5% in the next year.

For now, there is no bubble and no crash in sight. If you have any questions, comments, or concerns, give us a call or send us an email. We look forward to hearing from you!

How Can You Get Out of Your Rental Situation?

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Hey everyone, welcome back to our blog. Today we are going to discuss alternative 1031 exchange options with your investment properties. We are happy to be joined by Don Meredith, of Tactical Income, LLC to explain how you can take advantage of this amazing service. 

If you own an investment property, but are becoming increasingly fed up with calls from renters and trips to Home Depot, we may have a terrific solution for you.

The problem is that you want out of the investment rental, but don't know how to deal with the taxes or replace the income. What we do is help income property owners deal with taxes by implementing strategies like the 1031 exchange, 121 exchange, tax deductible investments, or tax credit.

When it comes to replacing that wonderful rental income, it's important to know the strategy that's in your best interest. To find out what that strategy is, all you have to do is give us a call. We will get you set up with Don for a no-obligation, education and planning session so they can let you know your options and determine the one that works best for you.

If you have any questions for us, or want to schedule a session with Don and Tactical Income, give us a call or send us an email. We really look forward to hearing from you!

What's the Key to Success When Buying in San Diego?

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We've found that a lot of first-time home buyers are unaware of what it takes to make a successful purchase. Without the proper knowledge, the buying process will likely be a frustrating one, which is why we feel it's our job to educate you on how to make it a success!

The most important thing with anything you do in life is preparation. Home buying is no different! Typically, college graduates leave college with around $30,000 in debt and are unsure whether they qualify for a loan. In order to help young buyers, we put together a one-on-one customized game plan with each and every person. We have our buying clients sit down with a mortgage professional and a buyer expert to set up a game plan for how they can secure their financial future. The best part? This consultation is free!

With interest rates as low as they are and home prices on the rise, there is no better time to figure out what you're eligible for. Markets will flatten out eventually, so it can't hurt to schedule a free consultation while the market is peaking! You may be able to afford more than you think! 

If you would like to set up a meeting with a real estate professional, or if you have questions of any kind, give us a call or shoot us a quick email. We would love to hear from you!