Buyers

May 26, 2023

Debunking the Negative Headlines: Home Prices Are on the Rise

A Closer Look at Home Price Trends

If you’re following the news today, you may feel a bit unsure about what’s happening with home prices and fear whether or not the worst is yet to come. That’s because today’s headlines are painting an unnecessarily negative picture. Contrary to those headlines ...

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Posted in Buyers, Sellers
May 22, 2023

The Federal Reserve's Decision and Its Impact on the Housing Market: What You Need to Know

Understanding the Relationship Between Inflation and the Housing Market

If you’re reading headlines about inflation or mortgage rates, you may see something about the recent decision from the Federal Reserve (the Fed). But what does it mean for you, the housing market, and your plans to buy a home? Here’s ...

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Posted in Buyers
Feb. 10, 2023

2023 HOME BUYER WORKSHOP

Save the date! Both EF Homes and our partners, Santa Cruz Lending Group, are excited to be hosting a buyers workshop on the evening of March 8th 2023!  Be sure to grab your seat today as this is an intimate event meant for a very personalized experience.

 

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Nov. 7, 2022

LET'S MAKE A DEAL: 2 Part Series For Buyers & Sellers

 

The negotiations of buying and selling a home right now have definitely changed and many times it factors incentives into the picture on both sides of the deal. Whether it’s rate buy downs or making an unusual ask, nothing is off limits given our unique landscape here in Santa ...

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Posted in Buyers, Resources, Sellers
April 28, 2022

EF HOMES SANTA CRUZ COUNTY MARKET WATCH APRIL 2022

6 FINANCING OPTIONS DEFINITELY WORTH EXPLORING

While the real estate market here in Santa Cruz County continues to be heavily influenced by the stock portfolios of those in Silicon Valley and throughout the Bay Area, there are still options for those who are a bit intimidated by the headlines. In ...

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Posted in Buyers, Market Updates
Jan. 26, 2022

READY TO STAY FIXER UPPER FINANCING

 

Are you in the midst of fighting it out with buyers for those coveted move-in ready homes, wishing for some options the competition doesn’t know about? Or maybe you just grabbed a fixer upper and you’re dropping a good chunk of your monthly income into your mortgage BUT want ...

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Posted in Buyers, READY TO STAY
Jan. 11, 2022

TOP 10 EF HOMES VIDEOS OF 2021

 

CURIOUS WHICH 2021 EF HOMES VIDEOS WERE MOST POPULAR?

In this episode, we count down our Top 10 videos of 2021, curious which ones our viewers liked the most? We always try to pack a ton of value into each one, covering news, trends and market conditions and putting ...

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Posted in Buyers, Resources, Sellers
Jan. 5, 2022

WHAT DOES $750k GET YOU?

If you’re reading the headlines, you’re likely guessing that it’s maybe a shack or complete teardown, here in Santa Clara and Santa Cruz Counties. Well, for all those first time home buyers, you’ll be happy to know that we’ve helped quite a few buyers get into homes in the $750K ...

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Posted in Buyers, Resources
Nov. 16, 2021

PANDEMIC EFFECT ON HOME BUYERS

 

THE PANDEMIC EFFECT ON BUYING YOUR NEXT HOME

 

Coming to you from our new EF Homes Headquarters in the Upper Capitola Village next to Gayle’s Bakery, we’re breaking down how the last year and a half has impacted buying a home. Whether you’ve had a lifetime of buying ...

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Posted in Buyers, Trends