Buyers
Buying a home is an exciting and complex adventure. It can also be a very time-consuming and costly one if you're not familiar with all aspects of the process, and don't have all the best information and resources at hand.
Michelle’s constant goal is to represent and protect the best interests of Fairfield area buyers throughout the home-buying process. Her comprehensive, high-quality services can save you time and money, as well as make the experience more enjoyable and less stressful.
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Living in Solano County
Solano County was formed in 1850 and is comprised of 7 cities: Benicia, Dixon, Fairfield, Rio Vista, Suisun City, Vacaville and Vallejo. It is located ~45 miles northeast of San Francisco and ~45 miles southwest of Sacramento. [source]
Housing
Solano County’s median estimated home value is $470K.
The median list price as of 9/30/2020 is $479K -- a 3% increase over 2019.
Values have risen 6% over the last 12 months.
The median home age number is 39 years.
The greatest number of homes sold as of 9/30/2020 were between 30 and 40 years old.
People
Solano County’s population has increased 7.6% since 2010 to a high of 439K.
The median age of a person from Solano County is 38.
The largest segment of our population is 35-54. 38.5% have earned an Associate degree or higher.
26,543 of households earn over $150K.
Quality of Life
Solano County gets 21.4 inches of rain every year.
We shovel 1.02 inches of snow per winter.
The sun shines an average of 165 days per year.
But, thankfully, our average travel time to work is only 33 minutes.
In January, temps range from 36 to 55 degrees, and 55 to 90 degrees in July.
Helpful Tips & Articles for Homebuyers
How to Prep for Buying Your First House
Buying Your First Home? Make Sure You're Financially Prepared With These Steps via Money Under 30
4 Smart Steps to Take Before Buying Your First Home via Kiplinger
9 Questions to Ask Before Buying Your First Home via Business Insider
First-Time Homebuyer? Here's How to Buy Your First Home via U.S News & World Report
When is it Better to Buy or Rent
Is it Better to Rent or Buy via New York Times
Rent or Buy Calculator via Realtor.com
When You're Better Off Renting a Home than Buying One via Money
When to Buy Your First House
First-Time Homebuyer's Guide via Investopedia
These 5 Questions Will Tell You Whether You're Ready to Buy a Home via Time
October is The Best Month to Buy a Home via Money
How Do You Know When You're Ready to Buy a Home via Money Under 30
What the Homebuying Process looks Like
Home Buying in 6 Steps via NAR
Guide to Buying a Home via US Department of Housing & Urban Development
New Research Reveals the Single Best Day of the Year to Buy a House via Business Insider
Here's How to Buy a House: A Step-by-Step Guide for the First-Time Home Buyer via Realtor.com
How to Take Out a Mortgage
Mortgage Rates Briefly Explained via Money Under 30
How to Get Approved for Your First Mortgage via Money Under 30
What Is a Mortgage? via Investopedia
How To Get A Mortgage: 7 Steps To Success via Forbes
When to Buy a Second Home
Does it Make Sense to Buy a Second Home? via U.S News & World Report
Buying a Second Home to Rent: Dos and Don'ts via Investopedia
Buying a Second Home: Are You Ready? via HGTV
