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Still Waters, Steady Heart — My 22nd Year as a Bay Area Real Estate Agent
My 22nd Year as a Bay Area Real Estate Agent This year, the RealTrends national rankings were released—an industry-recognized list...
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Exciting News: Yvonne Yang Recognized as a Top Real Estate Agent by RealTrends
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Why More Buyers Are Turning to New Construction This Year
There’s a trend taking hold in real estate right now: more buyers are choosing newly built homes. And it’s not just about getting the latest technology or modern floorplans. It’s because they may be able to get a better deal. Builders are offering serious incentives today, and people are jumping on them. In fact, new home sales just hit their highest level in over two years ( see graph below ): Why Builders Are Throwing in Perks There are more newly built homes for sale ri
5 days ago


Why Experts Say Mortgage Rates Should Ease Over the Next Year
You want mortgage rates to fall – and they've started to. But is it going to last? And how low will they go? Experts say there’s room for...
Oct 7


What Buyers Say They Need Most (And How the Market’s Responding)
A recent survey from Bank of America asked would-be homebuyers what would help them feel better about making a move, and it’s no...
Oct 2


3 Reasons Affordability Is Showing Signs of Improvement This Fall
For the past couple of years, it’s been tough for a lot of homebuyers to make the numbers work. Home prices shot up. Mortgage rates too....
Sep 23


What a Fed Rate Cut Could Mean for Mortgage Rates
The Federal Reserve (the Fed) meets this week, and expectations are high that they’ll cut the Federal Funds Rate. But does that mean...
Sep 16


Condos Could Be a Win for Today’s Buyers
Not every homebuyer wants the biggest house on the block. Some want something simpler, more affordable, and easier to maintain,...
Aug 21


Are These Myths About Buying a Newly Built Home Holding You Back?
If you’ve been skipping over newly built homes in your search, you might be doing so based on outdated assumptions. Let’s clear up a few...
Aug 14


The Truth About Down Payments (It’s Not What You Think)
Buying a home is exciting… until you start thinking about the down payment. That’s when the worry can set in. “I’ll never save enough.”...
Aug 5


Why a Newly Built Home Might Be the Move Right Now
Are you looking for better home prices, or even a lower mortgage rate? You might find both in one place: a newly built home. While many...
Jul 18


Multi-Generational Homebuying Hit a Record High – Here’s Why
Multi-generational living is on the rise. According to the National Association of Realtors (NAR), 17% of homebuyers purchase a home to...
Jun 30


Buying Your First Home? FHA Loans Can Help
If you’re a first-time homebuyer, you might feel like the odds are stacked against you in today’s market. But there are resources and...
Jun 10


Newly Built Homes May Be Less Expensive Than You Think
Do you think a brand-new home means a bigger price tag? Think again. Right now, something unique is happening in the housing market....
Jun 3


The 20% Down Payment Myth, Debunked
Saving up to buy a home can feel a little intimidating, especially right now. And for many first-time buyers, the idea that you have to...
May 6


The Perks of Buying a Fixer-Upper
There’s no denying affordability is tough right now. But that doesn’t mean you have to put your plans to buy a home on the back burner....
Feb 7


Why Moving to a More Affordable Area Makes Sense
Moving to a more affordable area could be the fresh start you need to get ahead financially. While some markets are certainly more...
Dec 12, 2024
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