Blog | Pamela Punzalan REALTOR

Nov 2, 20212 min read

Renters Missed Out on $51,500 This Past Year

Rents have increased significantly this year. The latest National Rent Report from Apartmentlist.com shows rents are rising at a rate...

Oct 26, 20212 min read

Knowledge Is Power When It Comes to Appraisals and Inspections

Buyers in today’s market often have questions about the importance of getting a home appraisal and an inspection. That’s because high...

Oct 19, 20213 min read

The Big Question: Should You Renovate or Move?

The last 18 months changed what many buyers are looking for in a home. Recently, the American Institute of Architects released their AIA...

Oct 14, 20212 min read

What Do Past Years Tell Us About Today’s Real Estate Market?

As you follow the news, you’re likely seeing headlines discussing what’s going on in today’s housing market. Chances are high that some...

Oct 11, 20213 min read

6 Great Fall Home Improvement Projects

The days are growing shorter, the leaves are changing colors, and the temperatures are cooling down—fall is here. The season is perfect...

Oct 7, 20212 min read

111,285 Reasons You Should Buy a Home This Year

The financial benefits of buying a home versus renting one are always up for debate. However, one element of the equation is often...

Oct 5, 20212 min read

The Main Key To Understanding the Rise in Mortgage Rates

Every Thursday, Freddie Mac releases the results of their Primary Mortgage Market Survey which reveals the most recent movement in the...

Sep 28, 20212 min read

Early October is the Sweet Spot for Buyers

Are you looking to buy a home? If so, we’ve got good news for you. While there’s no denying the housing market is having a great year,...

Sep 23, 20212 min read

Is a 20% Down Payment Really Necessary To Purchase a Home?

There’s a common misconception that, as a homebuyer, you need to come up with 20% of the total sale price for your down payment. In fact,...

Sep 14, 20212 min read

The Truth About Today’s Buyer Demand

When it comes to the latest news in real estate, there are a lot of sensational headlines in the media. In times like this, when it can...

Sep 9, 20213 min read

Understand Your Options To Avoid Foreclosure

Even though experts agree there’s no chance of a large-scale foreclosure crisis, there are a number of homeowners who may be coming...

Sep 9, 20215 min read

5 Essentials for a Permanent Work-from-Home Space

When the COVID-19 pandemic began, many people found themselves scrambling to create a work-from-home space that satisfied their needs....

Sep 7, 20212 min read

Reasons You Should Consider Selling This Fall

If you’re trying to decide when to sell your house, there may not be a better time to list than right now. The ultimate sellers’ market...

Sep 2, 20213 min read

What You Can Do Right Now To Prepare for Homeownership

As rent prices continue to soar, many renters want to know what they can do to get ready to buy their first home. According to recent...

Aug 31, 20212 min read

What Buyers and Sellers Need To Know About the Appraisal Gap

It’s economy 101 – when supply is low and demand is high, prices naturally rise. That’s what’s happening in today’s housing market. Home...

Aug 19, 20212 min read

What Does Being in a Sellers’ Market Mean?

Whether or not you’ve been following the real estate industry lately, there’s a good chance you’ve heard we’re in a serious sellers’...

Aug 9, 20214 min read

Will Housing Increase in 2021?

If you’ve been following the real estate market, you probably know that it has been many months since buyers and sellers enjoyed anything...

Aug 5, 20212 min read

Sellers: Make Today’s Home Price Appreciation Work for You

Home prices continue to rise as we move through the summer, and that’s good news for sellers who are looking to maximize their home’s...

Aug 3, 20212 min read

With Rents on the Rise – Is Now the Time To Buy?

According to recent data from realtor.com, median rental prices have reached their highest point ever recorded in many areas across the...

Jul 29, 20213 min read

4 Reasons Why the End of Forbearance Will Not Lead to a Wave of Foreclosures

With forbearance plans about to come to an end, many are concerned the housing market will experience a wave of foreclosures like what...