Blog - Hare and Associates

Should I Purchase a Home with Current Mortgage Rates?

Sep 09, 2022

While mortgage rates are on still on the rise now is an ideal time to purchase a home. Mortgage interest rates are likely increasing primarily due to the high rate and volatility of inflation that is occurring. Rates are even expected to rise again before the end of this year....

Property Taxes

Aug 29, 2022

Paying property taxes is a necessary part of purchasing your new home. If you are a first-time home buyer this may be a confusing part of the process. Your property taxes will be a percentage of the purchase price of your home and will remain as such for the entire...

First Time Homebuyer

Aug 19, 2022

As your local Camarillo Realtor, our team has helped countless first-time homebuyers achieve their real estate goals. Helping a first-time homebuyer realize their dreams of owning a home is a truly wonderful experience for everyone involved. If you have been hesitating on purchasing your first home because you feel it...

Renovations for Resale

Aug 12, 2022

Summer is an excellent time to work on home renovation projects. When considering your next big project, it is important to consider resale value. Even if you are not planning on moving in the near future, it is always helpful to consider resale as you never know what the future...

Owning vs. Renting

Aug 05, 2022

As your local Camarillo Realtor and real estate team, we understand that many first time home buyers contemplate the pros and cons of owning a home versus renting. The path to home ownership can feel overwhelming, particularly for those that have never been down this particular path before. As your...

Current Mortgage Interest Rates

Jul 29, 2022

It is no secret that the swift change in the real estate market has been directly related to the rise in mortgage interest rates. This quick increase since the beginning of the year has dramatically affected every family’s buying power while they search for the perfect home. As a local...

You Bought a Home, Now What?

Jul 22, 2022

As your local Ventura County Realtor and real estate team we are so thankful to be able to welcome home our first-time home buyers. This is such an incredible milestone in life to be able to successfully achieve and we are so thankful you have trusted us to help you...

Mortgage Loans

Jul 15, 2022

There are a variety of different types of loans that you could potentially get with the purchase of your new home. As your local Moorpark Realtor and real state team, we are happy to help guide you on which loan makes the most sense to help you accomplish all of...

Real Estate Appraisals

Jul 08, 2022

As your local Westlake realtor and real estate team, we understand the value of a proper real estate appraisal. We also understand that the process of an appraisal may seem a bit confusing. Whether you are buying or selling a home a real estate appraisal is important because it helps...

Will the Market Crash?

Jun 30, 2022

With home prices reaching all-time record highs left and right, a common concern is if we are in a “bubble.” With a bubble comes a market crash. While this drastic market shift may feel concerning and reminiscent of years past, the truth is no market crash is upon us. If...