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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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Strategic Tips for Buying Your First Home
Buying your first home is a big, exciting step and a major milestone that has the power to improve your life. As a first-time homebuyer,...
Feb 20, 2024


Why Pre-Approval Is Even More Important This Year
On the road to becoming a homeowner? If so, you may have heard the term pre-approval get tossed around. Let’s break down what it is and...
Feb 12, 2024


Why Having Your Own Agent Matters When Buying a New Construction Home
Finding the right home is one of the biggest challenges for potential buyers today. Right now, the supply of homes for sale is still low....
Feb 5, 2024


2 of the Factors That Impact Mortgage Rates
If you’re looking to buy a home, you’ve probably been paying close attention to mortgage rates. Over the last couple of years, they hit...
Jan 30, 2024


The Top Benefits of Buying a Multi-Generational Home
Has the idea of sharing a home with loved ones like your grandparents, parents, or other relatives crossed your mind? If so, you’re not...
Jan 26, 2024


Are More Homeowners Selling as Mortgage Rates Come Down?
If you’re looking to buy a home, the recent downward trend in mortgage rates is good news because it helps with affordability. But...
Jan 25, 2024


Experts Project Home Prices Will Increase in 2024
Even though home prices are going up nationally, some people are still worried they might come down. In fact, a recent survey from Fannie...
Jan 23, 2024


3 Key Factors Affecting Home Affordability
Over the past year, a lot of people have been talking about housing affordability and how tight it’s gotten. But just recently, there’s...
Jan 18, 2024


Homeownership Is Still at the Heart of the American Dream
Buying a home is a powerful decision, and it remains at the heart of the American Dream. Unlike renting, owning a home means more than...
Jan 15, 2024


These Non-Financial Benefits Turn a House into a Happy Home
There’s no denying the long-term financial benefits of owning a home, but today’s housing market may have you wondering if now’s still...
Jan 12, 2024


The Dramatic Impact of Homeownership on Net Worth
If you're trying to decide whether to rent or buy a home this year, here's a powerful insight that could give you the clarity and...
Jan 11, 2024


Avoid These Common Mistakes After Applying for a Mortgage
If you’re getting ready to buy a home, it’s exciting to jump a few steps ahead and think about moving in and making it your own. But...
Jan 10, 2024


Ways Your Home Equity Can Help You Reach Your Goals
If you’ve owned your house for at least a couple of years, there’s something you’re going to want to know more about – and that’s home...
Jan 9, 2024


What Lower Mortgage Rates Mean for Your Purchasing Power
If you want to buy a home, it's important to know how mortgage rates impact what you can afford and how much you’ll pay each month.
Jan 8, 2024


Why Pre-Approval Is Your Homebuying Game Changer
If you’re thinking about buying a home, pre-approval is a crucial part of the process you definitely don’t want to skip. So, before you...
Jan 4, 2024


Thinking About Buying a Home? Ask Yourself These Questions
If you’re thinking of buying a home this year, you’re probably paying closer attention than normal to the housing market. And you’re...
Jan 3, 2024


3 Keys To Hitting Your Homeownership Goals in 2024
If buying or selling a home is your goal for 2024, it’s important to understand today’s housing market, know your why, and work with...
Jan 2, 2024


What You Need To Know About Saving for a Home in 2024
If you’re planning to buy a home, knowing what to budget for and how to save may sound intimidating – but it doesn’t have to be. One way...
Dec 28, 2023


Are There Actually More Homes for Sale Right Now?
If you’re looking to make a move, you want to be sure you have the latest information on the housing market. To help make that possible,...
Dec 27, 2023


People Are Still Moving, Even with Today’s Affordability Challenges
If you're thinking about buying or selling a home, you might have heard that it’s tough right now because mortgage rates are higher than...
Dec 22, 2023
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