Thanksgiving Home Sales Surge Expected with Rate Drop: Insights from Krista Klause

Big news in the housing market! Mortgage rates are taking a significant dive, marking the largest one-week drop in a year. Here's what you need to know: Rate Drop📉: The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage is now at 7.5%, a substantial decrease from over 8% in October. Rising Activity🚀: This decrease has l

Smart Home Buying: Balancing Down Payments and Retirement Savings

Are you fantasizing about turning the key in the front door of your own home but your savings account says otherwise? 🗝️🏡 It's a common scenario, and you might be eyeing your 401(k) as a potential down payment goldmine. Hold that thought! 🛑 Financial guru Krista Klause suggests a deep dive with a

The Great Wealth Divide: Renting vs. Buying with Krista Klause

  Are you stuck in the rent vs. buy conundrum? 🤔💭 Let's dive into some compelling Federal Reserve data that might tip the scales! The Survey of Consumer Finances (SCF) reveals a stark contrast in net worth between homeowners and renters, with homeowners' net worth on average being nearly 40X that

Curious about the local market as winter approaches?

🍂❄️ Thinking of buying or selling or just curious about the local market as winter approaches? Today, I, Krista Klause, am excited to share my insights on what you can expect—especially with real estate on your mind. 🏡✨ For buyers, here's the good news: 📈 In major U.S. markets, including San Anto