Housing Affordability Index 2021

Since the median home price in California is now above $720,000, finding a home to buy can be expensive and time consuming. To qualify for a median priced home you need an income of $131,000 or above. This high income and high price is leaving exactly 73% of people in the state unable to afford a median priced home. Here at Aquila Real Estate, Inc., we have a plan to help you find a home you can afford so that you can get on with living your best life. Call us for a consultation today 619-892-3685. Check out the info below to learn more.

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Trying to Buy a Home

Trying to buy a home in this current market can be time consuming and expensive. One of the biggest reasons home buyers are having trouble is because there are more buyers than homes to sell but this is no reason to give up. Here at Aquila Real Estate, Inc., we have a plan to help you compete in this cut-throat market for a new place to call home so that you can get on with living your best life. Call us for an appointment today 619-892-3685. Check out the information below.

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Checking All The Boxes

Finding a home that checks all the boxes may be hard but not impossible. In some instances you may have to compromise but most realtors agree that there are three major areas you should not compromise on; the floor plan, the school district, and the neighborhood because those things are not necessarily in your control. Here at Aquila Real Estate, Inc., we have a plan to help you find a home that checks all the major boxes so that you can get on with living your best life. Call us at 619-892-3685 for a consultation today. Check out the uncompromising list below to learn more. 


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What Buyers Want

Selling a home can be frustrating and time consuming especially as you try to figure out which features will appeal to buyers the most. According to the California Association of Realtors, the typical buyer is looking for a home with 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, a garage, and an updated kitchen. Here at Aquila Real Estate, Inc., we have a plan to help you find the right buyer for your property so that you can get on with living your best life. Call 619-892-3685 for a consultation today. Check out the info below to learn more about what buyers want. 

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$1 Million Homes In Every State

Armed with $1 million and the freedom to live and work anywhere in the country, where would you choose? According to Work + Money $1 million in California will buy you a 1,600 sqft. Craftsman style home with 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms in Eagle Rock, Los Angeles. It could also buy you a 2,000 sqft. attached unit with 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms in Clairemont, San Diego. Here at Aquila Real Estate, Inc., we have a plan to help you find your next place to call home so that you can get on with living your best life. Call 619-892-3685 for a consultation today.

Click the link below to see what you can buy with $1 million in all 50 states.

https://www.workandmoney.com/s/1-million-homes-in-every-state-b80c2b6ea59c42b2

Credit

Having a low credit score is devastating, especially when it comes between you and the property you love. A low credit score can prevent you from buying the next place to call home. Here at Aquila Real Estate, Inc., we have a plan to help you monitor your credit scores so that you can buy the place you love and get on with living your best life. Check out the infographic below to learn more. Call 619-892-3685 for a consultation today.

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Get Ready To Compete

Finding a new place to call home can be time consuming and expensive, especially in this hot market where the inventory is low and the demand is high. According to the California Association of Realtors there is only a two month supply of homes in the market. This means there is a shortage in potential properties to buy. Here at Aquila Real Estate, Inc., we have a plan to help you get qualified and ready to compete in this fierce market to find a place to call home so that you can get on with living your best life. Call us for a consultation today 619-892-3685. Check out the information below to learn more.

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New Build or Resale Property?

In some instances finding the right home, in the right community, with all the bells and whistles you desire, can be time-consuming and hard. This is why you may opt to go for a 'new build' instead of a resale property. Here at Aquila Real Estate, Inc., we have a plan to help you determine whether a new build or a resale property is the better option for you so you can get on with living your best life. Call us for a consultation today. 619-892-3685.

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Property Staging Benefits

Staging a home for potential buyers may seem like a waste of time but the benefits are worth it. According to California Association of Realtors, more than half of sellers' agents say that staging a property decreases the amount of time the property spends on the market and a quarter say that it can increase the value of the property by 1 to 5 percent. Here at Aquila Real Estate, Inc., we have a plan to help you sell your property in a short amount of time so that you can get on with living your best life. Call us for a consultation today 619-892-3685. Check out the info below to learn more about the benefits of staging a home.

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California Housing Affordability

Buying a home in California can be expensive and somewhat daunting as the median price is upward of $700k. California Association of Realtors found that potential buyers are required to have an annual income of about $130k to afford a median priced home. Here at Aquila Real Estate, Inc., we have a plan to help you navigate the market place to find the right home at the right price so that you can get on with living your best life. Call us for a consultation today 619-892-3685. Check out the info below to learn more about California housing affordability.

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Is This A Good Time To Sell?

Deciding to sell a house in this frantic sellers market is easy. Finding a replacement property though can be time consuming, frustrating, and expensive as you compete with other buyers for the few available properties. Here at Aquila Real Estate, Inc., we have a plan and experienced agents to help you navigate the market place to find the right property at the right price so that you can get on with living your best life. Call us for a listing consultation today 619-892-3685. Check out the January Housing Sentiment Index from California Association of Realtors. 

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Finding Bernie

Finding Bernie is so time consuming and so much fun. As we try to find mental escape to cope with the many restrictions that are still in place almost a year later from COVID-19. Here at Aquila Real Estate, Inc., we would like to offer a little fun to help you pass the time. Text us when you find him 619-892-3685. No cheating!

(Puzzle Credit: Twitter @floppy_llama)

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Low Inventory High Prices

Are you looking to buy a home? In many cities potential buyers are having to compete fiercely with multiple offers to get an accepted offer. This is due in part to low inventory caused by COVID-19. This multiple offer situation is very frustrating and time consuming as many buyers compete for the same property. Here at Aquila Real Estate, Inc., we have a plan to help you make the right offer so that you can buy the home of your dreams and get on with living your best life. Call us for a buyer consultation today 619-892-3685.

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Celebrating Thanksgiving

Dear family and friends,

Due to COVID-19 this year's Thanksgiving will be like no other. Instead of celebrating with all our friends and family, we have to think about staying safe. The CDC recommends only in-person gatherings with those we live with. To see more from the CDC on ways to safely gather and more click the link Celebrating Thanksgiving. Here At Aquila Real Estate, Inc., we have a plan to help you and your family stay safe so that you can get on with living your best life. Happy Thanksgiving! 

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Why Buy a Home?

What are your reasons for buying a home? Whether you’re a first time home buyer or not, buying a home is a big decision. Here at Aquila Real Estate, Inc., we have a plan to help you find the right home so that you can get on with living your best life. Check out what The California Association of Realtors found when they asked people the same question. Call or text today for a consultation 619-892-3685.

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Guide For First Time Home Buyers

Buying a home for the first time is a big decision that can seem stressful and confusing. One important step in buying a home is to build relationships with trusted professionals that can help you through the process. Here at Aquila Real Estate, Inc., we have a plan to help you buy a home with a team of professionals that can help guide you through the process. Call or text us for a buyer consultation today 619-892-3685.

Check out the guide provided by HouseLogic to learn more.

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