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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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Home Price Growth Is Moderating ā Hereās Why Thatās Good for You
Over the past few years, home prices skyrocketed. Thatās been frustrating for buyers, leaving many wondering if theyād ever get a shot at...
Feb 11


The Perks of Buying a Fixer-Upper
Thereās no denying affordability is tough right now. But that doesnāt mean you have to put your plans to buy a home on the back burner....
Feb 7


Buyer Bright Spot: There Are More Homes on the Market
The past few years have been challenging for homebuyers , especially with higher home prices and mortgage rates. And if youāre trying to...
Feb 5


3 Reasons To Buy a Home Before Spring
Letās face it ā buying a home can feel like a challenge with todayās mortgage rates. You might even be thinking, āShould I just wait...
Jan 28


Smaller Homes, Bigger Opportunities: The Homebuilder Trend Buyers Love
Itās no secret that affordability is tough with where mortgage rates and home prices are right now. And that may have you worried about...
Jan 24


Why More People Are Buying Multi-Generational Homes Today
Today, 17% of homebuyers are choosing multi-generational homes ā thatās when you buy a house with your parents, adult children, or even...
Jan 22


When Is the Perfect Time To Move?
Itās easy to get caught up in the idea of waiting for the perfect moment to make your move ā especially in todayās market. Maybe youāre...
Jan 21


One Homebuying Step You Donāt Want To Skip: Pre-Approval
Thereās one essential step in the homebuying process you may not know a whole lot about and thatās pre-approval. Hereās a rundown of...
Jan 17


The Truth About Credit Scores and Buying a Home
Your credit score plays a big role in the homebuying process. Itās one of the key factors lenders look at to determine which loan...
Jan 15


What To Save for When Buying a Home
Knowing what to budget for when buying a home may feel intimidating ā but it doesnāt have to be.Ā By understanding the costs you may...
Jan 10


Expert Forecasts for the 2025 Housing Market
Wondering whatās 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 8


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


Whatās 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 27, 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 youāre ready and able to buy, this...
Dec 19, 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 13, 2024


How Co-Buying a Home Helps with Affordability Today
Buying a home in todayās market can feel like an uphill battle ā especially with home prices and mortgage rates putting pressure on your...
Nov 27, 2024


Donāt Miss Out on the Growing Number of Down Payment Assistance Programs
With rising home prices and volatile mortgage rates , itās important you know about every resource that could help make buying a home...
Nov 22, 2024


Is Wall Street Really Buying All the Homes?
Letās be real ā buying a home right now is tough. Youāre scrolling through listings, rushing to open houses, and maybe even losing out...
Nov 20, 2024


More Homes, Slower Price Growth ā What It Means for You as a Buyer
There are more homes on the market right now than there have been in years ā and that could be a game changer for you if youāre ready to...
Nov 14, 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 12, 2024
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