In quarter 2 of 2018, the median sales price of sold homes in the US was $255,000, up 6.3% from the year before. For today’s home buyers, these numbers come to no surprise. Homes for sale in top markets and neighborhoods are almost impossible to obtain, as homes this spring and summer have flown off the market in record time. And boy, is it...
In an age with the world at our fingertips, its no surprise that artificial intelligence is dabbling into many industries we used to depend on actual human interaction. The latest is home iBuyers, real estate companies that instantly buy homes for cash then are placed back on the market. Since Opendoor started it all in 2014, iBuyers in real...
The new word on millennials is when they “grow up,” it seems as if they value investing their money just as important as any other generation. Though, they’re being smart with their money in different a way. While the rest of the population invested in the stock market, millennials find more success in real estate. Don’t...
Who cares what social media millennials use most? Why is that all we ever hear about? Has anyone actually taken the time to figure out who a millennial is? Sometimes, people forget that millennials watched their parents take a beating in the real estate market, and it doesn’t take a rocket scientist to figure out why they delayed the beginning...
Since the state of California started the movement of legalizing marijuana for medicinal purposes, many states have also followed suit. So many, in fact, that 1 out of 5 Americans live in a state where it is legal to purchase and smoke weed freely—without a doctor’s note—and it won’t be stopping there. 2 years ago, on the notorious...
Wouldn’t life be so much easier if we knew exactly what people wanted at any given time? Unfortunately, we can’t all be Mel Gibson and suffer from a freak accident allowing you to get into the minds of the people you meet everyday. Lucky for us, Zillow released a report in late 2016 on Housing Consumer Trends. REALTORS®, with this...
2016 will be written in the history books as _______ (We’ll let you fill in the blank). The Presidential Election, Chicago Cubs winning the World Series, 2016 Olympics, Brexit, Angelina and Brad divorcing… shall we go on? 2016, you will soon be behind us! 👋 For those of you anticipating the New Year, can you guess what real estate trends...
WHAT’S SO SPECIAL ABOUT SANTA ANA, CA & THE OC? • “This city has heart“: Orange County is known for amazing volunteers, and “Santa Ana is no exception.” • Great school districts: won multiple awards including 4 National Blue Ribbons and 28 acknowledgments for California Distinguished Schools. •...
A homeowner’s net worth is expected to be 45X GREATER than a renter. Great news for Illinois residents! Just when you thought you’d never get out of your parents’ house, upgrade to a larger space for the kids, move closer to work, or stop paying someone else’s mortgage with your rent money, there’s a reason for...
Nestled in the heart of Orange County California, lies the quiet city of Tustin. Also known as the City of Trees, this quaint city is labeled as exceptionally livable. It’s equipped with sunny weather, an array of amenities, stable housing markets, and low crime rates, making it a perfect place to call home. Minutes away also lies the city...
As we get to know our customers throughout the loan process, they get to know who we are as people too! Some of them are even considered friends afterwards. We want to say thank you, as always, for your very kind words and support, even the negative feedback gives us a chance to improve as a company every day. Scroll through to see some of our...
There’s more to Seattle than a good cup of coffee. Named after Theodore Roosevelt, this peppy neighborhood, is one of the many perks of Seattle life. The Roosevelt neighborhood is green with plant life and parks but also has a lively business district and plenty of boutique shops, restaurants, and other amenities close by. It’s great to enjoy...
Ranked 5th best neighborhood in Los Angeles, as well as a whopping 8.7 livability score by Street Adviser, you can’t miss out on this gem. Mount Washington is quiet and great for families, singles, and retirees alike. The area has a mix of historical and modern homes, where most have large lots and amazing views. Secluded on top of a...
The results are in and the final winners of the free mortgage payment contest are more repeat Platinum customers! Richard and Sherry H. have successfully closed four loans with Platinum, and it looks like the fourth time was the charm, because they are the latest (and final) winners of the contest. Richard and Sherry have completed many...
The New Year is off to a great start for these lucky new homeowners in Idaho, because they just won a free mortgage payment from Platinum Home Mortgage! THE POWER OF WORD OF MOUTH When Kyle and Chelsie decided to purchase their first home they didn’t know where to start. Luckily, a family member (and recent Platinum customer) recommended that...
Our newest Free Mortgage Payment Contest winner is a repeat customer of Platinum Home Mortgage! Craig had “such a positive experience” when he refinanced his previous residence with Andy a few years ago, that when he made the decision to purchase a new condo, he knew he only wanted to work with phmc and Andy again. “When purchasing my condo...
Palatine, Ill., October 20, 2015 — Platinum is popping up all over the US. We are very excited to welcome our newest branch located in Palatine, IL, a Northwest suburb of Chicago. Let’s give a warm welcome and special shout out to our new additions to the Platinum family:
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The term “Millennial” seems to be the topic of conversation lately, and frankly, we have to get used to it. Millennials are about to be more than just a buzzword. This massive generation of approximately 80 million is about to take over the housing market. Much is to blame for the Millennials’ delay in joining the housing market: student...
“Google it.” That seems to be the answer to all of our questions, solutions to our problems, and has replaced the need for human connection for many important components of our lives. The convenience of the internet has made our way of life a little less personal, but not for everything! A recent report from The National Association of...
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