When Ty was selling our house earlier this year we had lots to do so we could be ready to receive the best offers. We took selling our house very seriously because we needed to move ASAP for an out of state job offer. One of the things we thought would be easy was preparing […]
There’s is always a lot of “free” advice out there for home buyers. The housing market is changing all the time, and if you’ve just begun your search for a new home in the San Gabriel Valley, including Diamond Bar, Chino Hills, Pomona, Claremont, Rancho Cucamonga and the surrounding areas you need to remain wise […]
Trends will always come and go, but one that’s been gaining attention is the so-called ‘zero-energy home’. It’s usually defined as a property that exhibits exceptional energy conservation and on-site renewable energy. This renewable energy is used to meet heating, cooling and other energy needs. As the movement continues to gain traction with a younger […]
Mortgages are still getting cheaper, watch the following 1 minute CNN video about mortgage rates falling. CNN Video Mortgage Rates falling In December, when the Federal Reserve raised rates for the first time in nearly a decade, many would-be homebuyers assumed it meant the beginning of the end for record-low interest rates and mortgages. “This […]
By Jamie Anderson on 1/27/2016 At the end of 2014, homes located near a Trader Joe’s or Whole Foods had a median value of $406,600 and $376,200, respectively. At the same time, the median U.S. home was worth less than $180,000. Between 1997 and 2014, homes near a Trader Joe’s or Whole Foods appreciated an […]
In reviewing daily activity with listings that I follow in the cities of the west inland empire and eastern LA County, the general sales news trend for the last 4-5 months is price reductions to spark offers. Those that price according to recent sales (last 3 months) are likely to be on the market for […]
Ty Wallace is one of the top bestselling realtors in the entire US, and he specifically chose to set up his real estate business in the East San Gabriel Valley, North Orange County, and West Inland Empire areas of California. Why? What makes those areas so great? You wonder… First, let’s explain what cities and […]
Ty Wallace has been helping people buy and sell homes in these areas for over 25 years. Check out the most popular attraction in each area, and give Ty Wallace a call for more info about buying or selling a home there. Diamond Bar — bring your dog and the kids to Sycamore Canyon Park, […]
Have you been putting off buying a home for years? Often one of the biggest hurdles is saving up for the down payment. 20% or even 15% is frequently a huge chunk of change, and with a high cost of living in California in general, and student debt, and wedding costs, and on and on […]
Though our seasons here in Southern California aren’t nearly as punctuated as in New England and other parts of the country, we still feel the impetus to get moving when our calendars turn to April and May. Just like the daffodils and lilacs that burst open, we get inspired to harness spring’s vibrant energy and […]