Interest Rates Hit New 12 Month Low!

INTEREST RATES HIT NEW 12 MONTH LOW! According to Freddie Mac’s Primary Mortgage Market Survey, interest rates for a 30-year fixed rate mortgage are currently at their lowest for 2019. Rates like these haven’t been seen since February 2018! Last week’s survey results reported an interest rate of 4.35%. This is a welcome change from … Read more

Why A Normal Market Is Just What We Need

WHY A NORMAL MARKET IS JUST WHAT WE NEED   The housing market has been hot for a while now. Homes have been flying off the shelves as fast as they have been listed. Buyers have been competing in bidding wars just to find a home to buy, let alone find their dream home. This ‘seller’s … Read more

What the Hygge?

WHAT THE HYGGE? There’s a reason that Danes are known as the happiest people in the world—and a little thing called Hygge (pronounced hoo-ga) might have something to do with it. This principle is an important part of Danish culture, and has made its way into other parts of the world as well.   What … Read more

How to Build Wealth the Smart Way!

HOW TO BUILD WEALTH THE SMART WAY! “Winning at money is 80 percent behavior and 20 percent head knowledge.” – Dave Ramsey Would you like to become wealthier and leave a financial legacy? Although there’s no proven way to get rich quick, there are three timeless principles you can follow to begin to build your fortune over time. … Read more

The KonMari Method: Helping You Prep Your House For Sale

THE KONMARI METHOD: HELPING YOU PREP YOUR HOUSE FOR SALE It seems Marie Kondo’s KonMari Method of de-cluttering and organizing has taken America by storm! Her new show on Netflix has inspired many to get busy making their homes into a more tidy and welcoming space. Marie’s motto is “Tidy your space, transform your life.” … Read more

SPACES AND PLACES: San Diego Information & Real Estate News

SPACES AND PLACES: San Diego Information & Real Estate News ABOUT ERIC MATZ: As a professional Realtor, Eric’s commitment is to always represent the client’s best interest.  He uses his extensive experience to secure top dollar for sellers and personally guide them through the transaction. Eric works with a wonderful team who devote themselves to … Read more

3 OPEN HOUSES THIS SUNDAY!

THE MATZ REAL ESTATE TEAM 3 OPEN HOUSES THIS SUNDAY, JANUARY 27TH FROM 12-3PM ABOUT ERIC MATZ: As a professional Realtor, Eric’s commitment is to always represent the client’s best interest.  He uses his extensive experience to secure top dollar for sellers and personally guide them through the transaction. Eric works with a wonderful team … Read more

The New Tax Law at a Glance

THE NEW TAX LAW AT A GLANCE Tax season is upon us, whether you’re ready or not. Since so many new regulations take effect this tax return, you may be wondering how you’ll keep it all straight. Why do your taxes yourself when you can hire a pro to do them for you? Here you’ll … Read more

What is the Cost of Waiting Until Next Year to Buy?

What is the Cost of Waiting Until Next Year to Buy?  Some Highlights: The cost of waiting to buy is defined as the additional funds it would take to buy a home if prices & interest rates were to increase over a period of time. Freddie Mac predicts interest rates to rise to 5.1% by … Read more

Good Upgrades for Home Sellers

Sometimes a home can sell with very few changes, and at other times, owners will need to put in some major work to get their place off the market. While investing in some upgrades is not a guarantee to sell your home, these fixes are what potential buyers will be looking for—and could even raise … Read more