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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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The Truth About Credit Scores and Buying a Home
Your credit score plays a big role in the homebuying process. It’s one of the key factors lenders look at to determine which loan...
Jan 14, 2025


What To Save for When Buying a Home
Knowing what to budget for when buying a home may feel intimidating — but it doesn’t have to be. By understanding the costs you may...
Jan 9, 2025


Expert Forecasts for the 2025 Housing Market
Wondering what’s in store for the housing market this year? And more specifically, what it all means for you if you plan to buy or sell a...
Jan 7, 2025


Time in the Market Beats Timing the Market
Trying to decide whether it makes more sense to buy a home now or wait? There’s a lot to consider, from what’s happening in the market to...
Jan 6, 2025


What’s Motivating More Buyers To Choose a Newly Built Home?
Planning to buy a home soon? Why not go for something brand-new ? Because data shows a lot more buyers are seeing the appeal of new home...
Dec 26, 2024


The Biggest Perks of Buying a Home This Winter
Waiting for perfect market conditions often means missing out. Because what you may not realize is, if you’re ready and able to buy, this...
Dec 18, 2024


The Top 2 Reasons To Look at Newly Built Homes
When planning a move , a newly built home might not be the first thing that comes to mind. But with more brand-new homes on the market...
Dec 12, 2024


How Co-Buying a Home Helps with Affordability Today
Buying a home in today’s market can feel like an uphill battle – especially with home prices and mortgage rates putting pressure on your...
Nov 26, 2024


Don’t Miss Out on the Growing Number of Down Payment Assistance Programs
With rising home prices and volatile mortgage rates , it’s important you know about every resource that could help make buying a home...
Nov 21, 2024


Is Wall Street Really Buying All the Homes?
Let’s be real – buying a home right now is tough. You’re scrolling through listings, rushing to open houses, and maybe even losing out...
Nov 19, 2024


More Homes, Slower Price Growth – What It Means for You as a Buyer
There are more homes on the market right now than there have been in years – and that could be a game changer for you if you’re ready to...
Nov 13, 2024


The Majority of Veterans Are Unaware of a Key VA Loan Benefit
For over 79 years, Veterans Affairs (VA) home loans have helped countless Veterans achieve the dream of homeownership. But according to...
Nov 11, 2024


Renting vs. Buying: The Net Worth Gap You Need To See
Trying to decide between renting or buying a home ? One key factor that could help you choose is just how much homeownership can grow...
Nov 7, 2024


Is a Fixer Upper Right for You?
Looking to buy a home but feeling like almost everything is out of reach? Here’s the thing. There’s still a way to become a homeowner,...
Nov 4, 2024


Why Your House Will Shine in Today’s Market
Even though there are more homes available for sale than there were at this time last year, there are still more buyers than there are...
Oct 28, 2024


What To Expect from Mortgage Rates and Home Prices in 2025
Curious about where the housing market is headed in 2025? The good news is that experts are offering some promising forecasts, especially...
Oct 21, 2024


Why Did More People Decide To Sell Their Homes Recently?
Homeowners typically slow down their moving plans as the summer months wrap up, and as a result, fewer homes are listed for sale in the...
Oct 17, 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. That’s because, once they sell, they can...
Oct 16, 2024


Why an Agent Is Essential When Buying a Newly Built Home
For some buyers, there’s a misconception that newly built homes aren’t made to last or fall short of the quality you can find in older...
Oct 15, 2024


Why a Condo Could Be Your Perfect First Home
If you’re looking to break into homeownership but the price of single-family homes has you second-guessing, you might want to consider a...
Oct 14, 2024
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