California North Bay Counties Yearly Real Estate Values Review

January 2, 2023 Loan Originator

Speaking to reporters in the last quarter, Federal Chairman, Jerome Powell, made it clear that going forward, the U.S. housing market would get “reset” by a “difficult correction.” We can see that happening in the counties listed below.

This a report based on home and property sales data from the week ending December 28, 2022:

Contra Costa County
Median List Price: $630,000
Average Days on Market: 81
Inventory: 951
Price increase: 4%
Price decrease: 39%

Alameda County
Median List Price: $962,000
Average Days on Market: 85
Inventory: 761
Price increase: 3%
Price decrease: 37%

San Joaquin County
Median List Price: $563,750
Average Days on Market: 86
Inventory: 1016
Price increase: 3%
Price decrease: 47%

Santa Clara County
Median List Price: $1,599,000
Average Days on Market: 90
Inventory: 749
Price increase: 2%
Price decrease: 36%

While some markets may be down double-digits, they are all still well above pre-pandemic home prices. Real estate remains the safest investment by far according to the experts.

If you are looking to invest in real estate this year – by purchasing property or investing in deeds of trust for higher return – Sun Pacific Mortgage has the answer. Call us at 707-523-2099 or visit our website www.sunpacificmortgage.com to find out more.

Wine Country Real Estate Trends

December 29, 2022 Broker

As you may be aware of, across the country the inventory of homes for sale remain low on a year-over-year basis, as does sales volume. Buyer demand has dropped since rates passed 5.5 percent in mid-September. The news is not too different for the North Bay region, however, it does remain stronger than other real estate markets.

Here are some Housing Market statistics for Marin, Mendocino, Napa, Solano, and Sonoma counties:

Inventory of homes & condos at end of November: 2,426 (9% above Nov. 2021; 14% below Oct. 2022)
Median sales price: $735,000
Price reductions: Napa 33%, Sonoma 40%, Napa 38%
Sales more than listing price: Napa 28%, Sonoma 27%

Looking at Sonoma County only:

Inventory at the end of November: 617 (9% below Nov. 2021)
New sales: 285 (35% lower than Nov. 2021)
Average days on the market: 56
Median sales price: $803,000 (7% above Nov. 2021)
Homes priced above $1 million: 46%

While other “hot” markets are suffering much deeper cuts, the North Bay is slipping only slightly. It is still a good time to invest in California real estate as a Buyer or an Investor. Most experts are predicting at least a 7% increase in appreciation this upcoming year. While it is not the exceptional 15% increase we saw the past couple of years, it is still one of the best wealth sources available to serious Investors looking for a higher return.

With 35 years of experience, Sun Pacific Mortgage continues to offer private money loans and offering Notes for Investors in California. Give us a call at 707-523-2099 if you are interested in becoming a Private Money Lender or find us at www.sunpacmortgage.com.

What Does Investing in a Trust Deed Mean?

December 19, 2022 Broker

Sun Pacific Mortgage sells Deeds of Trusts to our Team of Private Investors for a given period, generally one to three years. Investing in real estate mortgage notes is easier than you might imagine:

When someone purchases a property, whether it is a personal residence or an investment property, the Buyer is put on Title. They become responsible for maintaining the property, having adequate insurance, and paying the taxes.

A Private Investor, also known as the Mortgage Lender, becomes the beneficiary and now has a vested interest in the home but isn’t responsible for upkeep, taxes, or insurance. They now directly or through a servicing company, collect principal and interest payment each month until the Note is satisfied. If something goes wrong with the property, like the roof needing to be replaced or a plumbing issue, the owner is required to deal with the problem, not the Lender. As an investor, you are not buying the property, you are buying the debt and securing interest in the property. Essentially, you, the investor, become the bank. You collect the remaining debt of the Note and receive the monthly principal and interest payments. You can also take legal action to regain Title in the event of default.

While these Notes are not FDIC insured, your real estate investment is secured by the property equity. Through our quality screening process, Sun Pacific Mortgage offers good Trust Deed opportunities throughout California.

We are always open for new Investors so, if you are interested in pursuing a profitable, hands-off real estate investment, give us a call at 707-523-2099 or find us at www.sunpacmortgage.com.

Looking for Predictable Income?

December 13, 2022 Broker

What if you could invest your well-earned money in a promising source of predictable income? Sound risky? What investment doesn’t have some risks? Some risks offer bigger rewards, and you can find that with Sun Pacific Mortgage!

For almost 35 years now, we have been offering available Deeds of Trust throughout the state of California, to our family of private investors. These Trust Deeds or Notes, are available from $150,000 on up to over $2,000,000 for individuals to invest for higher returns, and diversify your retirement portfolio.

You don’t need to restrict your future to the unpredictable returns offered by the stock market. We offer our investors the opportunity to invest in trust deeds with fixed rates of return up to 13%+.

Our rates of return are higher than the bank’s traditional low-yield bonds, and higher than most stock dividends. Simplistically, this is how it works:

Daily we send out new available Deeds of Trust.
You choose the amount you want to invest in a property, which we propose to you via email with the terms laid out.
If your offer is accepted, you transfer the funds to the escrow company handling the transaction.
Once escrow closes, you receive all the real estate documents related to the purchase or refinance.
Unless you choose to service the property directly, a Servicing company of your choice collects the monthly payments and relays them to you, as instructed.
You spend your time doing what you love, hit the golf course, travel, be with family, whatever makes you happy – all while making passive income.

If this sounds like an investment vehicle you could get behind, –give us a call at 707-523-2099 to discuss how you can earn a higher return on your investment. You can also check out our Investor website page here https://www.sunpacificmortgage.com/invest-in-trust-deeds/ and send in a form for further data.

Message To California Real Estate Investors

December 6, 2022 Broker

As professional investors you must be watching the financial news closely, ever in this ever-changing market. Well, so are we as lending professionals here at Sun Pacific Mortgage. There is a cadre of trusted and experienced economists and real estate authorities that have expressed their predictions and analyses regarding the state of the current real estate market. Some of the quotes I have come across in my research, I thought would be helpful in making your investment decisions:

Jeff Schween, Santa Rosa Fine Homes, Coldwell Banker

“Real estate markets are hyper-regional when it comes to market dynamics, which means one has to be cautious at putting much reliance on national news and fear mongers that make general statements about the marketplace. Sure, things are shifting all around and when they do it takes market participants a reasonable period of time to recalibrate their positions and the direction they take, but calamity is not in the data we are harvesting. We do believe that we will see interest rates climb further before they flatten out and whether or not they even return to the levels they are today is all the more reason to not let the cost of money be a deterrent.”

Lawrence Yun, Chief Economist, National Association of Realtors

In 2023, Yun foresees a slower price appreciation and corresponding increases in sales as the year progresses. “Next year, the annual median home price is expected to rise by only 1.2%. Home sales will pick up in the second half of 2023.”

Dollie Herman, Vice Chair of Douglas Elliman, one of the largest real estate firms in the US

“Obviously, everyone is experiencing a cooling of the market compared to 2021, but that is a bad comparison. Frankly, anything is going to sound horrible after last year, because that was not a normal year. You really have to look at the pre-pandemic numbers”

While acknowledging that rising interest rates are slowing down home sales, Herman noted that they are still well below the national historical average of 7.5%.

“I don’t see prices dropping significantly, and I think builders are holding back right now as well. I do think there will be more room for negotiation, especially as we get into the winter months, when things traditionally slow down.”

Real estate has been, and continues to be, one of the safest investments when considered as a long-term asset. Yes, it is slowing down, especially with the Holiday season upon us, but values though slightly decreasing are holding in a steady range.

It behooves one to keep abreast of what is truly happening and not listen to bad news. Also, being more conservative while continuing to invest in Deeds of Trusts by investing in lower LTVs and diversifying more.

Real Estate Trends for 2023 as Predicted by the Experts

November 29, 2022 Broker

Experts are starting to make their 2023 home price predictions. Most agree homes will continue to gain value, just at a slower pace. Over the past couple of years home prices have risen at an unsustainable rate.

Historically, home values have appreciated at a rate near 4%. For 2023, the average of six major forecasters (Fannie Mae, SPSS, Freddie Mac, MBA, and Zelman) are calling for an increase of 2.5%. The exception is Zelman who is calling for depreciation of almost 3%. Much of the optimism is based on the economics of supply and demand. It is still a seller’s market, and in that scenario, home prices tend to appreciate.

If you are looking for a predictable monthly income with possible double-digit returns, consider becoming a member of our team of private Investors at Sun Pacific Mortgage. Our Trust Deed offerings allow you the opportunity to earn upwards of 13% on your capital. They are ideal for passive investors seeking to add and diversify their income streams. Payments are deposited monthly making it a truly hands-off passive investment opportunity. Check us out on our webpage: www.SunPacificMortgage.com or call us at 707-523-2099.

Stock Market vs. Real Estate

November 22, 2022 Broker

After the rollercoaster ride the stock market has been on recently, checking the value of your home should come as a welcome relief. As Homeowners, you got a big boost over the past few years thanks to rising home prices. Much of your net worth came in the form of home equity.

Over the past two years, particularly, home prices appreciated substantially. According to Corelogic, the average home equity in California rose by $117,000. To explain why this matters so much, Lawrence Yun, Chief Economist at the National Association of Realtors, explains it this way:

“…the decline in the stock market has dented overall net worth. It has fallen by $6 trillion from the first to the second quarter. Only housing wealth has held on, with homeowners’ real estate wealth rising by $1.2 trillion.”

Homeownership is historically a great hedge against inflation, too. Because your largest monthly payment is your mortgage, you can lock this obligation in for the duration of your loan enabling you to stabilize some of your monthly expenses.

If you are looking to increase and protect your family’s wealth, consider becoming a Private Mortgage Lender with Sun Pacific Mortgage. We take the hassle out of owning property! Once you have made your investment, you can just sit back and collect the payments stress free. Monthly your higher return interest profits come back to you (upwards of 13%) – that kind of passive income is hard to come by anywhere else. Give us a call at 707-523-2099 or check out our Investor website page here https://www.sunpacificmortgage.com/invest-in-trust-deeds/ and send in a form for further data.

Solano County Experiencing Unprecedented Growth

November 15, 2022 Broker

Businesses headquartered in other counties or states have recently come to Solano County ushering in an uptick of population growth for the cities of Benecia, Vallejo, Dixon, Vacaville, Fairfield, and Suisun City according to a recent article in the North Bay Business Journal.

With the effects of the pandemic shutdown being felt everywhere, these cities have tried to keep above water by relaxing impact fees to maintain and foster growth.

In Vallejo, local government has reduced red tape and updated parking requirements and the zoning code. Recent additions to the business world have included a management firm responsible for long-term planning and Tesla.

Two new additions to support employees in Dixon are the arrival of a GE Appliance distribution center and TEC Equipment of Portland, Oregon. Both companies will add to the employment opportunities available to Solano County residents. Significant funding from the California Department of Housing and Community Development have assisted Dixon businesses impacted by the pandemic.

Vacaville continues to attract biomanufacturing companies which is aiding in the economic growth of the area. The city is fast-tracking programs for business entitlement approvals. New hotels and eateries are springing up to support the influx of business. Of special note, is the announcement that Agenus Inc. is ready to build a research and develop site to advance their study and production of oncology-related therapies. It is believed that Vacaville’s affordable housing in comparison to other markets made the choice a logical one. Local officials predict that the region could attract 10,000 people from all over the world to fill these biotech jobs in the next few decades.

Equidistance between San Francisco and Sacramento, Fairfield is an appealing location for a transportation hub for Northern California with a rail terminal downtown. With its affordable housing prices, Fairfield is attracting businesses and homebuyers. To aid in the acceleration process of homebuilding, the city has instituted a new tool that prequalifies architectural submittals.

From this report we can conclude that business is booming in Solano County and for the present, housing is more affordable than in other parts of the North Bay. Its location makes it easily accessible to The City and recreational areas making it a very desirable choice right now.

If you think a move or investment in this growing community is right for you, but you are not able to qualify for a conventional loan, give Sun Pacific Mortgage a call at 707-523-2099 or visit our website at www.sunpacificmortgage.com. We have helped thousands of folks just like you over the past 33 years we have been business. Short-term and long-term fast private funding is available so that you can begin profiting from the remarkable growth being experienced in Solano County.

Real Estate Trends in California as of October 2022

November 10, 2022 Loan Originator

California home prices have increased on a year-over-year basis, but the rising rates have been very slow compared to the beginning of this year, before the interest rates increased. September’s statewide median home price was $822,680 making it the fourth consecutive month with single-digit yearly growth at 1.6%.

At the regional level, home sales in all major California areas declined from a year ago, with four of the five major regions dropping more than 25% year-over-year, but home prices rose in all major regions except San Francisco Bay Area.

The San Francisco Bay Area had a year-over-year price decline of 2.6 percent, with the median price being $1,256,500.
The Central Coast had a year-over-year price gain of 3.7 percent, with the median price being $920,000.
Southern California had a year-over-year price gain of 3.8 percent, with the median price being $783,380.
The Central Valley had a year-over-year price gain of 1.3 percent, with the median price being $456,000.
The Far North had the highest year-over-year gain of 2.7 percent, with the median price being $380,000.

According to the California Association of Realtors, the 2022 housing market will be down slightly because of the supply constraints and higher home prices. They still predict that transactions will post their second-highest level in the past five years. The California median home price is forecast to rise 5.2% to $834,400 in 2022.

The California housing market sizzled and broke all records last year, and according to Zillow, California’s housing market remained the most valuable in the country as of last December. Now is still the time to invest in one of the most consistent wealth-building assets over the long haul.

If you have considered or are ready to start increasing your wealth, give us a call at 707-523-2099 to discuss what it takes to join our family of trusted Investors. You can also check out our Investor website page here https://www.sunpacificmortgage.com/invest-in-trust-deeds/ and send in a form for further data.

Orange County Housing Market Report

November 3, 2022 Broker

Home prices and sales are moderating in Orange County. Following a two-year frenetic housing market, the market is finally cooling. The median house price fell 2.5% from July to August 2022, yet the median price was still 9% higher than a year ago.

Because fewer people are looking for a home, houses are staying on the market longer, giving the serious buyer more options. The median sales price in Orange County for August was $1,200,000 and the median price at the same last year was $1,100,000. This price represented a 16.8% increase year-over-year.

Orange County is the most expensive real estate market in Southern California. On average, homes in Orange County sell after 39 days on the market compared to 30 days last year. The market here, as in most communities, is shifting from hot to more balanced conditions.

As the market continues to normalize, a year-over-year price drop may occur later this year in the Orange County housing market. Given the huge amount of appreciation over the past couple of years, homeowners and investors have little to be concerned about.

If you are looking to build your personal wealth, consider becoming a Private Investor with Sun Pacific Mortgage. Having been in business for 34+ years, we are always looking for new Investors to join our team. We offer regular trust deeds that can help you make up to 9-13% return on your investment. Give us a call at 707-523-2099 or fill out the form on our Investor website page here: https://www.sunpacificmortgage.com/invest-in-trust-deeds/

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