Homeownership holds a lot of advantages. Between the tax benefits, the freedom to renovate as you choose, the privacy it offers, and other factors, it can be an incredible experience. But are you ready for it? Find out by watching today’s messa

5 Mistakes First-Time Homebuyers Must Avoid

Dec 3rd, 2018

There’s a lot of advice out there for what first-time homebuyers should do as they prepare to make their purchase, but what about the things they shouldn’t do? Today I’d like to share five common, but crucial, mistakes that first-time homebuyer

Protect Your Home With These 5 Tips

Nov 9th, 2018

After the excitement of buying a new home, it can be easy to forget about a huge priority of homeownership: safety. We want to make sure our homes are protected from burglary, fires, and other damages that may occur. So today, I’ll be sharing f

3 Tips For Increasing Your Home Equity

Oct 22nd, 2018

Why would someone want to increase the equity of their home? Well, when the amount that you owe on a home is less than the value of your home, the difference is your equity. There are three ways you can increase the amount of equity your home h

Don’t Be Afraid of Homes Whose Offers Are “Subject to Inspections”

Oct 8th, 2018

What does the term “subject to inspections” mean? Why does it exist? When you see this term attached to a listing, it means buyers have to submit a blind offer for it. A blind offer is exactly what it sounds like—you’re submitting an offer fo

Why Buying a Home With Sean Wright Is the Right Choice for You

Jul 27th, 2018

Meet one of our team’s great agents: Sean Wright. When Sean assists clients with their real estate needs, he does so with honesty, integrity, and with a commitment to strong communication. He believes in the importance of not only guiding his c

5 Tips for Living in Your Home While It Is on the Market

Jul 11th, 2018

If you are living in your home while it is on the market, here are five tips that will help you make the selling process smoother: 1. Start packing now. To get rid of the items cluttering the inside of your home, you can rent a storage unit o

Don’t List Your Home Without Making These 5 Renovations

Jun 18th, 2018

If you are thinking of listing your home, what are the top five renovations you should consider making to it?First, before you do anything, remember to set a budget for your renovations. Most of the sellers we work with set a budget of roughl

An Update on the Sacramento Market

May 30th, 2018

Now that we are near the tail-end of spring, what is going on in the Sacramento real estate market? What do buyers and sellers need to know? Today I will fill you in.We are still firmly in a seller’s market. In fact, we have roughly 1.2 month

5 Essential Questions You Should Ask Every Agent

Apr 12th, 2018

If you’re thinking about selling your home, I’ve got some great advice for you today. When you’re in the process of deciding on an agent to hire, there are five questions that you need to ask each candidate. Their answers will let you know who

4 Things Homebuyers Should Never Say to Sellers

Mar 1st, 2018

If you are a buyer, there are four things that you should never say during a showing or to the seller:1. Never say that this is your dream home. It doesn’t matter how gorgeous the house is or how ugly the house is; you never want to say that

4 Reasons Why You Should Work With a Real Estate Professional

Feb 14th, 2018

Today, I have four tips for sellers who are looking to list their homes in today’s market. These tips will help you sell your home quickly, smoothly, and for more money.“A real estate professional will take care of the costs of marketing your

Does Your Home Insurance Policy Cover Everything It Needs to?

Dec 22nd, 2017

There are a lot of commercial advertisements for different home insurance companies out there, and these advertisements can get repetitive to the point where you might assume that when they promise you “peace of mind,” they mean they will cover

4 Ways to Make the Home Selling Process Faster and Easier

Dec 8th, 2017

If you plan on selling your home, follow these four tips to make the whole process quicker and easier.1. Take photos of your home early. Don’t wait until the grass turns yellow and the leaves are off the trees. Prepare in advance by taking pi

What Do You Need to Know About Closing Costs?

Oct 4th, 2017

What are closing costs? How do you know what you’ll have to pay for them?Closing costs consist of escrow fees, title fees, lender fees, taxes, and the first mortgage on the home that needs to be paid off. Taking all that into consideration, t

What Buyers and Sellers Need to Know About Today's Sacramento Market

Aug 17th, 2017

If you’ve been looking to buy or sell in today’s real estate market, there is some important information you’ll need to know before moving forward. Today, I’m bringing you a market update.Right now, sales have dropped dramatically. This isn’t

Are You Unsure If You Want to Buy a New Home?

Jul 27th, 2017

Today I have three questions for buyers who think they might want to wait until next year to list their home:1. Why do you need to buy? Are expecting a new addition to the family? Have you just outgrown the place that you’re currently at? Is

Is Sacramento Headed for Another Bubble?

Jun 27th, 2017

With home prices continuing to rise and new developments popping up, are we approaching another bubble in the Sacramento market like we saw in 2007?Looking back 10 years ago, mortgage lending standards were very lenient. With so many unqualif

3 Ways Working With a Team Beats Working With a Solo Agent

Jun 6th, 2017

When it comes to buying and selling properties, there are three main benefits of working with an agent who’s a part of a team instead of a solo agent.The No. 1 benefit is if you’re the type of client who has a busy schedule and you’re prone t

Who Pays Your Agent’s Commission as a Buyer?

May 23rd, 2017

When you work with a buyer’s agent, do you have to pay them commission?Believe it or not, the answer is no. The buyer’s agent’s commission has already been figured out and agreed upon by the seller.A lot of first-time homebuyers may worry t

What Are the Main Advantages of Veteran Financing?

Apr 13th, 2017

As an agent, I get asked about VA loans all the time. Today I’m going to talk about what they are, what their benefits are, and how you can apply for one.First off, it’s important to note that in order to qualify for a VA loan, you will need

Buyer Advice From Lending Expert Nick Street

Apr 11th, 2017

Today we’re back with Nick Street, the branch manager at Mountain West Financial, to go over some important advice for homebuyers. You can check out the first part of our conversation here.There is a large percentage of first-time buyers in o

Part 1 of Our Sit Down With Nick Street

Mar 31st, 2017

I recently sat down with Nick Street, a branch manager with Mountain West Financial. We had a great conversation about mortgages, interest rates, and more. For part one of our conversation, we talked about the current state of interest rates an

Why Christopher is Confident in Heidi Phong Real Estate

Mar 20th, 2017

“We got fantastic results working with Heidi and Billy. Not only did the process go smoothly but we ended up with a payout on the home we sold that was greater than the listing and in fact greater than the initial offer. So they went back, they

The Benefits of Hiring a Buyer’s Agent

Mar 17th, 2017

Why do you need to hire an agent when buying a home? There are actually a few reasons you’ll want representation when making that big of a purchase.First, the agent won’t cost you anything. Your agent’s commission actually comes from the sell