Infographics Archives - Platinum Realty Services https://www.prscahomes.com/category/infographics/ Real Estate Broker for California Tue, 29 Jul 2025 10:30:00 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://www.prscahomes.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/favicon-120x120.png Infographics Archives - Platinum Realty Services https://www.prscahomes.com/category/infographics/ 32 32 Home Price Forecasts for the Second Half of 2025 https://www.prscahomes.com/home-price-forecasts-for-the-second-half-of-2025/ Tue, 29 Jul 2025 10:30:00 +0000 https://www.prscahomes.com/home-price-forecasts-for-the-second-half-of-2025/ Some Highlights With all the headlines circulating recently, you may be wondering what’s next for home prices? Here’s what the expert forecasts say. Home prices are still forecast to rise nationally this year, just at a much slower pace. But price trends are going to vary by area. To have a quick conversation about what’s […]

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Some Highlights

  • With all the headlines circulating recently, you may be wondering what’s next for home prices? Here’s what the expert forecasts say.
  • Home prices are still forecast to rise nationally this year, just at a much slower pace. But price trends are going to vary by area.
  • To have a quick conversation about what’s happening in your local market, connect with a real estate agent.

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]]> The Latest Mortgage Rate Forecasts https://www.prscahomes.com/the-latest-mortgage-rate-forecasts/ Tue, 22 Jul 2025 10:30:00 +0000 https://www.prscahomes.com/the-latest-mortgage-rate-forecasts/ Some Highlights If you’re tempted to delay your move in hope that mortgage rates will come down, you may want to rethink that strategy based on the latest forecast. Experts say mortgage rates are projected to stay in the 6s this year. So don’t expect a big drop. If you want to talk about what […]

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Some Highlights

  • If you’re tempted to delay your move in hope that mortgage rates will come down, you may want to rethink that strategy based on the latest forecast.
  • Experts say mortgage rates are projected to stay in the 6s this year. So don’t expect a big drop.
  • If you want to talk about what this means for your move, connect with a real estate agent. As forecasts change, having an expert who can keep you updated is essential.

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]]> The 5-Year Rule for Home Prices https://www.prscahomes.com/the-5-year-rule-for-home-prices/ Tue, 15 Jul 2025 10:30:00 +0000 https://www.prscahomes.com/the-5-year-rule-for-home-prices/ Some Highlights If recent home price headlines have you feeling worried, here’s some perspective.​​ Home values almost always go up in the long run. ​And the long-term gains offset any short-term dips. Basically, if you plan to live there for 5 or more years, you should be able to buffer yourself against any short-term declines. […]

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Some Highlights

  • If recent home price headlines have you feeling worried, here’s some perspective.​​
  • Home values almost always go up in the long run. ​And the long-term gains offset any short-term dips. Basically, if you plan to live there for 5 or more years, you should be able to buffer yourself against any short-term declines.
  • Connect with an agent to have a conversation about what’s happening with prices in your market.

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]]> Should You Buy a Vacation Home? https://www.prscahomes.com/should-you-buy-a-vacation-home/ Tue, 08 Jul 2025 10:30:00 +0000 https://www.prscahomes.com/should-you-buy-a-vacation-home/ Some Highlights Now that summer’s here, you may be planning your next getaway. But what if you didn’t have to? ​ Buying a vacation home means having a built-in escape you can use year after year. It gives you the chance to generate rental income and have a go-to retirement destination in the future. If […]

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Some Highlights

  • Now that summer’s here, you may be planning your next getaway. But what if you didn’t have to? ​
  • Buying a vacation home means having a built-in escape you can use year after year. It gives you the chance to generate rental income and have a go-to retirement destination in the future.
  • If you’re dreaming of owning your own slice of paradise, connect with an agent to see if you can make it happen this summer.​

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]]> Top 5 Reasons To Hire a Real Estate Agent When You Sell https://www.prscahomes.com/top-5-reasons-to-hire-a-real-estate-agent-when-you-sell/ Tue, 01 Jul 2025 10:30:00 +0000 https://www.prscahomes.com/top-5-reasons-to-hire-a-real-estate-agent-when-you-sell/ Some Highlights The right agent doesn’t just list your house – they help you sell smarter, faster, and with fewer surprises. With an agent’s help, you’ll know what’s happening in your local market and how to price your house right. You’ll feel confident filling out complex legal documents and at the negotiation table. And that’s […]

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Some Highlights

  • The right agent doesn’t just list your house – they help you sell smarter, faster, and with fewer surprises.
  • With an agent’s help, you’ll know what’s happening in your local market and how to price your house right. You’ll feel confident filling out complex legal documents and at the negotiation table. And that’s priceless.
  • Connect with an agent so you have that expertise on your side.​

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]]> A Recession Doesn’t Mean a Housing Crisis https://www.prscahomes.com/a-recession-doesnt-mean-a-housing-crisis/ Fri, 11 Apr 2025 10:30:00 +0000 https://www.prscahomes.com/a-recession-doesnt-mean-a-housing-crisis/ Some Highlights There’s a lot of talk about a recession lately and how the odds of one are rising. If you’re wondering what that means for the housing market, here’s what the data tells us. While you may remember the price crash in 2008, that’s not the norm. Looking back all the way to 1980, […]

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Some Highlights

  • There’s a lot of talk about a recession lately and how the odds of one are rising. If you’re wondering what that means for the housing market, here’s what the data tells us.
  • While you may remember the price crash in 2008, that’s not the norm. Looking back all the way to 1980, home prices usually rise and mortgage rates tend to fall. 
  • If you have questions about buying or selling a home in today’s market, connect with a real estate agent.

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]]> Things To Avoid After You Apply for a Mortgage https://www.prscahomes.com/things-to-avoid-after-you-apply-for-a-mortgage/ Fri, 04 Apr 2025 10:30:00 +0000 https://www.prscahomes.com/things-to-avoid-after-you-apply-for-a-mortgage/ Some Highlights Once a lender has reviewed your finances as part of the homebuying process, you want to be as consistent as possible. Don’t make any big changes that could affect your mortgage application. Here are a few tips. Don’t change bank accounts or apply for new credit. And this one may surprise you, don’t […]

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Some Highlights

  • Once a lender has reviewed your finances as part of the homebuying process, you want to be as consistent as possible. Don’t make any big changes that could affect your mortgage application.
  • Here are a few tips. Don’t change bank accounts or apply for new credit. And this one may surprise you, don’t buy appliances or furniture for your next home yet either.
  • The best tip of all? Before you do anything financial in nature, talk to your lender first.

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]]> National Housing Trends To Watch https://www.prscahomes.com/national-housing-trends-to-watch/ Fri, 28 Mar 2025 10:30:00 +0000 https://www.prscahomes.com/national-housing-trends-to-watch/ Some Highlights At a national level, the housing market has shifted over the past year. There are more homes for sale, price growth has moderated, and homes are taking a little longer to sell. Do you want to know how your area compares? Connect with a real estate agent to go over what’s happening locally […]

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Some Highlights

  • At a national level, the housing market has shifted over the past year.
  • There are more homes for sale, price growth has moderated, and homes are taking a little longer to sell.
  • Do you want to know how your area compares? Connect with a real estate agent to go over what’s happening locally and what this means for you.

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]]> Why This Winter Is the Sweet Spot for Selling https://www.prscahomes.com/why-this-winter-is-the-sweet-spot-for-selling/ Fri, 06 Dec 2024 11:30:00 +0000 https://www.prscahomes.com/why-this-winter-is-the-sweet-spot-for-selling/ Some Highlights Thinking about selling your house? Here are a few reasons why you may want to do it this season. Buyers looking right now are serious about moving and the number of homes for sale is typically lower this time of year – helping your house stand out. While inventory is higher this year […]

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Some Highlights

  • Thinking about selling your house? Here are a few reasons why you may want to do it this season.
  • Buyers looking right now are serious about moving and the number of homes for sale is typically lower this time of year – helping your house stand out.
  • While inventory is higher this year than it’s been in the last few winters, you’ll still be in this year’s sweet spot.

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]]> Investors Are Not Buying Up All the Homes https://www.prscahomes.com/investors-are-not-buying-up-all-the-homes/ Fri, 29 Nov 2024 11:30:00 +0000 https://www.prscahomes.com/investors-are-not-buying-up-all-the-homes/ Some Highlights There’s a misconception Wall Street is buying all the homes on the market. But data proves that isn’t true.​ Experts agree the share of homes bought by investors is declining – and most are smaller investors, like your neighbor who owns a second home, not Wall Street. No matter what you’ve heard, the majority of homes […]

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Some Highlights

  • There’s a misconception Wall Street is buying all the homes on the market. But data proves that isn’t true.​
  • Experts agree the share of homes bought by investors is declining – and most are smaller investors, like your neighbor who owns a second home, not Wall Street.
  • No matter what you’ve heard, the majority of homes are still being purchased by everyday homebuyers like you – not big investors. Connect with an agent if you have questions.​

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