After 10 years of economic prosperity, the US residential real estate market is now at a pivotal inflection point. Interest rates are on the rise, tariffs are driving up construction prices and demand is flatlining. Yet home sale prices are still going up, and new technology is expanding access and improving affordability in the market. […]
SAN DIEGO, JANUARY 8, 2019 — Home Bay received $13.5 million of Series A-1 funding. The round was led by Signal Peak Ventures with participation from Serra Ventures and E15VC. “We are thrilled to work with Home Bay on their mission to improve the home buying and selling process,” said Scott Petty, Signal Peak Ventures […]
Many people are surprised to learn that real estate agents commission rates are not regulated. In fact, they’re 100% negotiable, no matter what state you’re in. If selling your home, you’ll likely want to hire a real estate agent to handle the process, which can be daunting. The real estate brokerage commission rate is not […]
Perhaps you’re reading this because you just accepted an offer on your home. If so, congratulations! Or maybe you’re thinking of selling your home and want to learn more about the process. Either way, you’ve come to the right place. So, how long should everything take? Should I refer to an escrow timeline? What happens […]
We’re real estate agents, programmers, sales specialists, customer supporters, financial analysts, tech superheroes, and more — but we’re also real people. The Home Bay team is made up of many dedicated, talented individuals with interesting stories to tell. In our Employee Spotlight series, we’ll feature these people, tell you some interesting bits about them, and […]
We’ve just entered the fourth quarter of 2018, which means home buyers and sellers are looking forward at the year ahead. Many of whom are wondering: Will home prices continue to rise, level off, or drop next year? Will 2019 be a buyers’ or sellers’ market? What will happen to mortgage rates? One of the best […]
We’re real estate agents, programmers, sales specialists, customer supporters, financial analysts, tech superheroes, and more — but we’re also real people. The Home Bay team is made up of many dedicated, talented individuals with interesting stories to tell. In our Employee Spotlight series, we’ll feature these people, tell you some interesting bits about them, and […]
Listing your home with Home Bay instead of using a traditional real estate agent will save you time and money without sacrificing quality. Here are five reasons why you should sell your home with Home Bay. 1. Save Thousands without Sacrificing Quality While the average realtor has 2-4 listings per month, Home Bay has the […]
Pro Skater – Tony Hawk and friends help spread the word that there’s a better way to buy and sell real estate. Tony Hawk and Friends Discover a New Trick Launching massive Judo airs and carving in a concrete replica of the famous Whittier Clover Bowl tucked away in a backyard in Malibu, California, Tony […]
The ideal time to sell your house is when you are ready to sell. But savvy sellers know to target prime seasons when buyers are the most active. While seasonality trends are influenced by ZIP codes and time zones, June is a month of peak buyer activity across most US markets. With warming weather and […]