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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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REALTRENDS HONOREE - YVONNE YANG
Exciting News: Yvonne Yang Recognized as a Top Real Estate Agent by RealTrends
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Are These Myths About Buying a Newly Built Home Holding You Back?
If youāve been skipping over newly built homes in your search, you might be doing so based on outdated assumptions. Letās clear up a few...
Aug 14


A Second Home Might Be the Missing Piece in Your Retirement Plan
Are you wondering if youāre on track to retire someday? According to Intuit , 69% of people say todayās financial environment makes it...
Aug 7


The Truth About Down Payments (Itās Not What You Think)
Buying a home is exciting⦠until you start thinking about the down payment. Thatās when the worry can set in. āIāll never save enough.ā...
Aug 5


Strong Sales, High Demand & OpportunityāBay Area Real Estate Recap
The spring selling season in the Bay Area is typically the most active time of year for real estate, but in Q2 2025, it came with unique...
Aug 1


What Credit Score Do You Really Need To Buy a Home?
According to Ā Fannie Mae , 90% ofĀ buyersĀ donātĀ actually knowĀ what credit score lenders are looking for, or they overestimate the minimum...
Jul 31


Todayās Tale of Two Housing Markets
Depending on where you live, the housing market could feel red-hot or strangely quiet right now. The truth is, local markets are starting...
Jul 29


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


Mortgage Rates Are Stabilizing ā How That Helps Todayās Buyers
Over the past few years, affordability has been the biggest challenge for homebuyers. Between rapidly rising home prices and higher...
Jul 17


The Advice First-Time Homebuyers Need To Hear
Buying your first home is a big milestone ā and the right support is going to make it a whole lot easier. Because while this process...
Jul 15


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


Bay Area Fixers: Blind Gamble or Smart Move? Why the Right Agent Matters
When it comes to buying an older home in the Bay Area, many buyers think the hardest part is finding a property they likeāand once thatās...
Jul 9


What You Should Know About Getting a Mortgage Today
If youāve been putting off buying a home because you thought getting approved would be too hard, know this: qualifying for a mortgage is...
Jul 8


Why Big Investors Arenāt a Challenge for Todayās Homebuyer
Remember the chatter in the headlines about all the homes big institutional investors were buying? If you were thinking about buying a...
Jul 3


Eichler vs. Veteran Homes: Why So Many Bay Area Buyers Get It Wrong
āIs Eichler the legendary veteran house?ā Thatās one of the most common questions I get from buyers house hunting in the Bay Area. And...
Jul 2


Record Prices & Resilient Sales: Santa Clara & San Mateo in Focus
Despite some spring slowdown sparked by Aprilās stock market dip and ongoing economic uncertainty, Santa Clara and San Mateo Counties...
Jul 1


Multi-Generational Homebuying Hit a Record High ā Hereās 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


Why Homeownership Is Going To Be Worth It
Life can feel a bit unpredictable these days. Whatās happening with inflation? The economy? The housing market? But in the middle of all...
Jun 24


3 Reasons To Buy a Home This Summer
Are you thinking about buying a home, but not sure if nowās the right time? A lot of people are waiting and wondering what the marketās...
Jun 20


š” Why I Often Discourage Clients from Buying
You might be surprised to hear this from a real estate agentābut I often tell my clients not Ā to buy. Why? Because real estate isn't fast...
Jun 17


Is Inventory Getting Back To Normal?
After years of it feeling almost impossible to find a home you want to buy, things are changing for the better. Nationally, inventory is...
Jun 12
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