• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Skip to footer
Logo
  • Login / Register
  • 916.221.0886
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • LinkedIn
  • Home
  • Search
    • Advanced Search
    • Search by Map
    • New Listing Email Alerts
    • Current Listings
  • Sell
    • Sell A Home
    • Pricing Your Home
    • Detailed Home Valuation
    • Quick Home Estimate
    • FREE Seller Guide
    • FREE Market Reports
  • Buy
    • Buy A Home
    • FREE Buyer Guide
    • FREE Market Reports
    • Mortgage Calculator
  • Neighborhoods
  • About
    • About Us
    • Meet The Team
    • Testimonials
    • Press & Awards
    • Join Our Team
  • Blog
  • Contact

Sitemap

Pages:

  • About us
  • Advantages of a Boutique Brokerage
  • Blog
  • Buyer Guides
  • Buyers
  • Contact
  • Find out what your Home is really worth?
  • Homes For Sale | Luxury Properties | Leonardi Real Estate
  • John Leonardi – Directory
  • Join Our Team!
  • Listing Results
  • Market Reports
  • Mortgage Calculator
  • Pricing Your Home
  • Property Search
  • Search by Map
  • Seller Guides
  • Sitemap
  • Why Sellers Hire Us
    • Market Trend Reports
    • What’s My Home Really Worth?

Categories:

  • BLOG POSTS
  • LOCAL EVENTS
  • PRESS & AWARDS

Authors:

  • jleonardi (1620)

Monthly:

  • March 2023
  • February 2023
  • January 2023
  • December 2022
  • November 2022
  • October 2022
  • September 2022
  • August 2022
  • July 2022
  • June 2022
  • May 2022
  • April 2022
  • March 2022
  • February 2022
  • January 2022
  • December 2021
  • November 2021
  • October 2021
  • September 2021
  • August 2021
  • July 2021
  • June 2021
  • May 2021
  • April 2021
  • March 2021
  • February 2021
  • January 2021
  • December 2020
  • November 2020
  • October 2020
  • September 2020
  • August 2020
  • July 2020
  • June 2020
  • May 2020
  • April 2020
  • March 2020
  • February 2020
  • January 2020
  • December 2019
  • November 2019
  • October 2019
  • September 2019
  • August 2019
  • July 2019
  • June 2019
  • May 2019
  • April 2019
  • March 2019
  • February 2019
  • January 2019
  • December 2018
  • November 2018
  • October 2018
  • September 2018
  • August 2018
  • July 2018
  • June 2018
  • May 2018
  • April 2018
  • March 2018
  • February 2018
  • January 2018
  • December 2017
  • November 2017
  • October 2017
  • September 2017
  • August 2017
  • July 2017
  • May 2017
  • March 2017
  • February 2017
  • January 2017
  • December 2016
  • November 2016
  • October 2016
  • September 2016
  • August 2016
  • July 2016
  • June 2016
  • May 2016
  • April 2016
  • March 2016
  • February 2016
  • January 2016
  • December 2015
  • November 2015
  • October 2015
  • September 2015
  • August 2015
  • July 2015
  • June 2015
  • May 2015
  • April 2015
  • March 2015
  • February 2015
  • January 2015
  • December 2014
  • November 2014
  • October 2014
  • September 2014
  • August 2014
  • July 2014
  • June 2014

Recent Posts:

  • Vista Del Lago Jeans & Jewels Fundraiser 2023
  • Folsom’s Festival of Eggs
  • Spring into Action: Boost Your Home’s Curb Appeal with Expert Guidance
  • How To Win as a Buyer in Today’s Housing Market [INFOGRAPHIC]
  • Lower Mortgage Rates Are Bringing Buyers Back to the Market
  • Want To Sell Your House? Price It Right.
  • Today’s Housing Market Is Nothing Like 15 Years Ago
  • 3 Best Practices for Selling Your House This Year
  • Happy New Year from Leonardi Real Estate
  • Merry Christmas from our family to yours
  • Folsom CA Christmas Tree Lighting 2022
  • Carriage Rides in El Dorado Hills Town Center
  • Christmas Carriage Rides & Santa Visits in Folsom CA
  • Historic Folsom DECKS THE HALLS with Christmas Magic.
  • El Dorado Hills Christmas Tree Lighting
  • Folsom’s 54th Annual Christmas Arts and Crafts Fair
  • Photos with Santa at Palladio
  • Historic Folsom Ice Rink
  • Palladio’s Trick or Treat Event
  • Kid’s Halloween Costume Contest
  • Folsom Fall Concert Series
  • Trick or Treat – FestiFall
  • Soap Box Derby Days
  • Folsom CA Farmers Market
  • 3 Questions You May Be Asking About Selling Your House Today [INFOGRAPHIC]
  • What’s Ahead for Home Prices?
  • Should You Still Buy a Home with the Latest News About Inflation?
  • The Latest on Supply and Demand in Housing
  • The Emotional and Non-financial Benefits of Homeownership
  • Tips For First-Time Homebuyers [INFOGRAPHIC]
  • Perspective Matters When Selling Your House Today
  • Four Things That Help Determine Your Mortgage Rate
  • What Are Experts Saying About the Fall Housing Market?
  • Saving for a Down Payment? Here’s What You Should Know.
  • The Journey To Buy a Home [INFOGRAPHIC]
  • Two Questions Every Homebuyer Should Ask Themselves Right Now
  • The Long-Term Benefit of Homeownership
  • The Cost of Waiting for Mortgage Rates To Go Down
  • How To Prep Your House for Sale This Fall
  • Why Buying a Home May Make More Sense Than Renting [INFOGRAPHIC]
  • John Leonardi voted #1 Real Estate Agent-Team for 2022!
  • If You’re Thinking of Selling Your House This Fall, Hire a Pro
  • Why You Should Consider Condos as Part of Your Home Search
  • How an Expert Can Help You Understand Inflation & Mortgage Rates
  • The True Strength of Homeowners Today
  • Fall Home Selling Checklist [INFOGRAPHIC]
  • What Experts Say Will Happen with Home Prices Next Year
  • Top Reasons Homeowners Are Selling Their Houses Right Now
  • Watching the Stock Market? Check the Value of Your Home for Good News.
  • Will My House Still Sell in Today’s Market?
  • A Crucial First Step: Mortgage Pre-Approval [INFOGRAPHIC]
  • Buyers Are Regaining Some of Their Negotiation Power in Today’s Housing Market
  • Is the Real Estate Market Slowing Down, or Is This a Housing Bubble?
  • Three Things Buyers Can Do in Today’s Housing Market
  • Getting Your House Ready To Sell? Work with an Agent for Expert Advice
  • Should I Sell My House This Year?
  • Why It’s So Important To Hire a Pro [INFOGRAPHIC]
  • Expert Forecasts on Mortgage Rates
  • How Owning a Home Builds Your Net Worth
  • Here’s Why It’s Still a Sellers’ Market [INFOGRAPHIC]
  • New Homes May Have the Incentives You’re Looking for Today
  • Buyers: You May Face Less Competition as Bidding Wars Ease
  • What’s Actually Happening with Home Prices Today?
  • A Trusted Real Estate Advisor Provides Expert Advice
  • What Would a Recession Mean for the Housing Market? [INFOGRAPHIC]
  • What Does a Recession Mean for the Housing Market? [INFOGRAPHIC]
  • Why You May Want To Start Your Home Search Today
  • Why Today’s Housing Inventory Proves the Market Isn’t Headed for a Crash
  • What Sellers Need To Know in Today’s Housing Market
  • 3 Tips for Buying a Home Today
  • Why a Home Inspection Is Important [INFOGRAPHIC]
  • Planning To Retire? Your Equity Can Help You Reach Your Goal.
  • Experts Increase 2022 Home Price Projections
  • What Would a Recession Mean for the Housing Market?
  • The U.S. Homeownership Rate Is Growing
  • Why Experts Say the Housing Market Won’t Crash [INFOGRAPHIC]
  • What Does the Rest of the Year Hold for Home Prices?
  • Is the Shifting Market a Challenge or an Opportunity for Homebuyers?
  • Selling Your House? Your Asking Price Matters More Now Than Ever
  • Why the Forbearance Program Changed the Housing Market
  • Housing Market Forecast for the Rest of 2022 [INFOGRAPHIC]
  • Why It’s Still a Sellers’ Market
  • Buying a Home May Make More Financial Sense Than Renting One
  • 3 Graphs To Show This Isn’t a Housing Bubble
  • Why Are People Moving Today?
  • Three Reasons To Buy a Home in Today’s Shifting Market [INFOGRAPHIC]
  • A Real Estate Professional Helps You Separate Fact from Fiction
  • Want To Buy a Home? Now May Be the Time.
  • A Window of Opportunity for Homebuyers
  • What’s Causing Ongoing Home Price Appreciation?
  • Great News About Housing Inventory [INFOGRAPHIC]
  • Think Home Prices Are Going To Fall? Think Again
  • Should You Buy a Home with Inflation This High?
  • Why Pre-Approval Is a Game Changer for Homebuyers
  • Wondering Where You’ll Move if You Sell Your House Today?
  • Should I Rent or Should I Buy? [INFOGRAPHIC]
  • Housing Experts Say This Isn’t a Bubble
  • Should I Buy a Home Right Now?
  • Expert Housing Market Forecasts for the Second Half of the Year
  • The Drop in Mortgage Rates Brings Good News for Homebuyers

Primary Sidebar

New ListingEmail Alerts

Sign Up

What's MyHome Worth

Details

Categories

  • BLOG POSTS
  • LOCAL EVENTS
  • PRESS & AWARDS

ClientTestimonials

"John Leonardi is a SPECTACULAR real estate agent, who worked tirelessly to get us our dream house that already had another buyer locked in!! We saw this house come onto the market but within 4 hours of... continued"
- David & Kelli P.
View All

Follow Us
Over the past year, home prices have been a widely Over the past year, home prices have been a widely debated topic. Some have said we’ll see a massive drop in prices and that this could be a repeat of 2008 – which hasn’t happened. Others have forecasted a real estate market that could see slight appreciation or depreciation depending on the area of the county. 

Selma Hepp, Chief Economist at CoreLogic, says:

“While 2023 kicked off on a more optimistic note for the U.S. housing market, recent mortgage rate volatility highlights how much uncertainty remains. Nevertheless, the continued shortage of for-sale homes is likely to keep price declines modest, which are projected to top out at 3% peak to trough.”

So, given this information and what experts are saying about home prices, the question you might be asking is: should I buy a home this spring? Here are three reasons you should consider making a move:

1. Buying a home helps you escape the cycle of rising rents. Over the past several decades, the median price of rent has risen consistently. The bottom line is, rent is going up.
2. Homeownership is a hedge against inflation. A key advantage of homeownership is that it’s one of the best hedges against inflation. When you buy a home with a fixed-rate mortgage, you secure your housing payment, so it won’t go up like it would if you rent.
3. Homeownership is a powerful wealth-building tool. The average net worth of a homeowner is $255,000 compared to $6,300 for a renter.

The decision to purchase a home is best made when you do it knowing all the facts and have an expert on your side. DM me so you can make the most informed decision about your next move.

#realestate #homeownership #homebuying #realestategoals #realestatetips #realestatelife #realestatenews #realestateagent #realestateexpert #realestateagency #realestateadvice #realestateblog #realestatemarket #realestateexperts #realestateagents #instarealestate #instarealtor #realestatetipsoftheday #realestatetipsandadvice #keepingcurrentmatters #folsomrealestate #leonardirealestate #eldoradohillsrealestate
Though the housing market is no longer experiencin Though the housing market is no longer experiencing the frenzy of a year ago, buyers are showing their interest in purchasing a home.

That activity can be seen in the latest ShowingTime Showing Index, which is a measure of buyers actively touring available homes.

The 62% jump in showings from December to January is one of the largest on record. There were also more showings in January than in any other month since last May. It's normal for showings to increase early in the year, but the jump this January was larger than usual, and a lot of that has to do with mortgage rates. Michael Lane, VP and General Manager at ShowingTime+, explains:

“It’s typical to see a seasonal increase in home showings in January as buyers get ready for the spring market, but a larger increase than any January before after last year’s rapid cooldown is significant. Mortgage rate activity this spring will play a big role in sales activity, but January’s home showings are a positive sign that buyers are getting back out there . . .”

It's important to note that mortgage rates hovered in the low 6% range in January, which played a role in the high number of showings. What does this mean? When mortgage rates eased, buyer interest climbed. The jump in home showings early this year makes one thing clear – while rates may be volatile right now, there are interested buyers out there, and when mortgage rates are favorable, they’re ready to make their move. 

If you’re thinking of selling your house, DM me so you’re ready when the time is right for you.

#Sellyourhouse #moveuphome #dreamhome #realestate #homeownership #realestategoals #realestatetips #realestatelife #realestatenews #realestateagent #realestateexpert #realestateagency #realestateadvice #realestateblog #realestatemarket #realestateexperts #instarealestate #instarealtor #folsomrealestate #realestatetipsandadvice #justsold #keepingcurrentmatters
☘️ Happy St Patrick’s Day 🇮🇪 🏠 . . ☘️ Happy St Patrick’s Day 🇮🇪 🏠 
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
#happystpatricksday #stpatricksday 
#realestate #realtor #eldoradohills #granitebay #folsomca #folsom #folsomlake #leonardirealestate #luxuryrealestate #realtorsofinstagram #realestateagent #househunting #dreamhome #homesweethome #luxuryhomes #realestatelife #realestatemarket #homes #sacramentohomesforsale #folsomhomesforsale#folsomrealestate #housingmarket #sacramentorealestate #roseville #rocklin #downtownsac #folsomranch #californiahomes
Though there are more homes for sale now than ther Though there are more homes for sale now than there were at this time last year, there’s still an undersupply with fewer houses available than in more normal, pre-pandemic years. 

The current housing shortage has an impact on how you search for a home this spring. With limited options on the market, buyers who consider what’s a necessity versus what’s a nice-to-have will be more successful in their home search.

The first step? Get pre-approved for a mortgage. Pre-approval helps you better understand what you can borrow for your home loan, and that plays an important role in how you’ll put your list together. After all, you don’t want to fall in love with a home that’s out of reach. Once you have a good grasp on your budget, the best way to prioritize all the features you want and need in a home is to put together a list....

#firsttimehomebuyer #opportunity

Reach out if we can help you with real estate - John Leonardi, Broker/Owner LeonardiRealEstate.com
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
#realestate #realtor #eldoradohills #granitebay #folsomca #folsom #folsomlake #leonardirealestate #luxuryrealestate #realtorsofinstagram #realestateagent #househunting #dreamhome #homesweethome #luxuryhomes #realestatelife #realestatemarket #homes #sacramentohomesforsale #folsomhomesforsale#folsomrealestate #housingmarket #sacramentorealestate #roseville #rocklin #downtownsac #folsomranch #californiahomes
The housing market has been going through shifts l The housing market has been going through shifts lately. That’s why it’s so important to work with an industry professional who can be your guide throughout the process.

A real estate expert uses their knowledge of what’s really happening with home prices, housing supply, expert projections, and more to give you the best advice. Someone who can provide clarity like that is critical right now. 

Unfortunately, when information in the media isn’t clear, it can generate a lot of fear and uncertainty in the market. As Jason Lewris, Co-Founder and Chief Data Officer at Parcl, says:

“In the absence of trustworthy, up-to-date information, real estate decisions are increasingly being driven by fear, uncertainty, and doubt.”
But it doesn’t have to be that way. Buying a home is a big decision, and it should be one you feel confident making. You can lean on an expert to help you separate fact from fiction and get the answers you need.

The right agent can help you understand what’s happening at the national and local levels. Experts have in-depth knowledge of the industry and can provide context, so you know how current trends compare to the normal ebbs and flows in the industry, historical data, and more.

Then, to make sure you have the full picture, an agent can tell you if your local area is following the national trend or if they’re seeing something different in your market. Together, you can use all that information to make the best possible decision.

After all, making a move is a potentially life-changing milestone. It should be something you feel ready for and excited about. 

For expert advice and the latest housing market insights, DM me, and let’s connect.
#realestate #homeownership #homebuying #realestategoals

Reach out if we can help you with real estate - John Leonardi, Broker/Owner LeonardiRealEstate.com
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • LinkedIn

Footer

logo

916.221.0886
email us

Sell
Buy
Search
Contact
About
Agents
Press/Awards
Join us

Receive OurNewsletter

Subscribe for the latest news and updates!

  • This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.

CalBRE#01737387  •  sitemap   •   admin   •   ©2023 All Rights Reserved  •  Real Estate Website Design by IDXCentral.com


Cleantalk Pixel