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Still Waters, Steady Heart ā My 22nd Year as a Bay Area Real Estate Agent
My 22nd Year as a Bay Area Real Estate Agent This year, the RealTrends Ā national rankings were releasedāan industry-recognized list...
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Exciting News: Yvonne Yang Recognized as a Top Real Estate Agent by RealTrends
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Downsizing Without Debt: How More Homeowners Are Buying Their Next House in Cash
If youāve been thinking about downsizing to lower your expenses, be closer to family, or just make life easier, here's a trend worth...
Sep 26


Do You Know How Much Your House Is Really Worth?
Want to know something important you probably donāt have a professional check for you nearly as often as you should? Spoiler alert: itās...
Sep 19


Selling and Buying at the Same Time? Hereās What You Need To Know
If you're a homeowner planning to move, you're probably wondering what the process is going to look like and what you should tackle...
Jul 9


You Could Use Some of Your Equity To Give Your Children the Gift of Home
If youāre a homeowner, chances are youāve built up a lot of wealth ā just by living in your house and watching its value grow over time....
May 20


Home Projects That Boost Value
Whether youāre planning to move soon or not, itās smart to be strategic about which home projects you take on. Your time, energy, and...
May 13


Should I Buy a Home Now or Wait?
At some point, youāve probably heard the saying: āYesterday was the best time to buy a home, but the next best time is today.ā Thatās...
Apr 24


How Much Home Equity Have You Gained? The Answer Might Surprise You
Have you ever stopped to think about how much wealth youāve built up just from being a homeowner? As home values rise, so does your net...
Jan 14


Time in the Market Beats Timing the Market
Trying to decide whether it makes more sense to buy a home now or wait? Thereās a lot to consider, from whatās happening in the market to...
Jan 7


How Home Equity May Help You Buy Your Next Home in Cash
Building equity in your house is one of the biggest financial advantages of homeownership. And right now, homeowners across the country...
Dec 27, 2024


Why Todayās Mortgage Debt Isnāt a Sign of a Housing Market Crash
One major reason why weāre not heading toward a foreclosure crisis is the high level of equity homeowners have today. Unlike in the...
Nov 26, 2024


The Benefits of Using Your Equity To Make a Bigger Down Payment
Did you know? Homeowners are often able to put more money down when they buy their next home. Thatās because, once they sell, they can...
Oct 16, 2024


Nowās the Time To Upgrade to Your Dream Home
If youāve been wanting to sell your house and move up to a bigger or nicer home, youāre not alone. A recent Inman survey reveals the...
Oct 7, 2024


Why Buying Now May Be Worth It in the Long Run
Should you buy a home now or should you wait? Thatās a question a lot of people have these days. And while whatās right for you is going...
Sep 26, 2024


What Every Homeowner Should Know About Their Equity
Curious about selling your home? Understanding how much equity you have is the first step to unlocking what you can afford when you move....
Aug 5, 2024


Why Moving to a Smaller Home After Retirement Makes Life Easier
Retirement is a time for relaxation, adventure, and enjoying the things you love. As you imagine this exciting new chapter in your life,...
Jul 11, 2024


Homeowners Gained $28K in Equity over the Past Year
If you own a home, your net worth has probably gone up a lot over the past year. Home prices have been rising, which means you're...
Jul 3, 2024
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