California Real Estate Blog
Knowledge is Power | Do You Know Your Credit Score?
If you are looking to buy a new home, it's important to know your credit score. By obtaining a credit report, you can determine if there are any challenges. Knowledge is power! If any challenges arise, it’s best to tackle them early on. An Experian survey suggests many home-buyers dread the process because they’re unaware of their credit [...]
Prices On The Uptick
With interest rates and home prices rising in the first half of 2015, housing affordability remains an issue for many would-be buyers. Check out some of the latest California statistics below.
Credit Score Myths Debunked!
One of the first steps you should take when you start the home buying process is to check your credit score. You need to make sure that there aren’t any discrepancies on your credit report and that you take any necessary action to fix any credit issues that you might have. Talk to a mortgage lender about any [...]
Tech-Smart Home Buyers
Today's home buyers are tech-savvy consumers! 89% of buyers now use online tools in their home search. We all know that technology is an important tool for potential buyers in their search for the perfect home. The Internet has changed the face of real estate and that is why it is essential to chose a Realtor you understands [...]
Buyer Optimism at an All-Time High
A recent Realtor survey shows Buyer Optimism at an all-time high. It has more than doubled from its low in 2009. This is a good sign for the real estate market considering the struggles faced during and after the mortgage crisis. Check out this infographic detailing the heights being reached by home buyers. [...]
Welcome to the Watkins Realty Group Blog!
For our first official blog, we thought it’d be best to introduce ourselves. Watkins Realty Group is a full-service residential real estate brokerage serving clients throughout San Diego and Southern California since 2004. We provide real estate, mortgage, and investment services based upon the highest levels of trust and integrity. Led by inspirational Founder and Broker Gregg Watkins, [...]