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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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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


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 8, 2024


Is a Fixer Upper Right for You?
Looking to buy a home but feeling like almost everything is out of reach? Hereās the thing. Thereās still a way to become a homeowner,...
Nov 5, 2024


Why Your House Will Shine in Todayās 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 18, 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


Why an Agent Is Essential When Buying a Newly Built Home
For some buyers, thereās a misconception that newly built homes arenāt made to last or fall short of the quality you can find in older...
Oct 16, 2024


Why a Condo Could Be Your Perfect First Home
If youāre 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


Could a 55+ Community Be Right for You?
If youāre thinking about downsizing , you may be hearing about 55+ communities and wondering if theyād be a good fit for you. Hereās some...
Oct 4, 2024


Home Values Rise Even as Median Prices Fall
Recent headlines have been buzzing about the median asking price of homes dropping compared to last year, and thatās sparked plenty of...
Oct 3, 2024


This Is the Sweet Spot Homebuyers Have Been Waiting For
After months ofĀ sitting on the sidelines, many homebuyers who were priced out by high mortgage rates and affordability challenges...
Oct 1, 2024


Buying Beats Renting in 22 Major U.S. Cities
Thatās rightāaccording to a recent study from Zillow , in 22 of the 50 largest metro areas, monthly mortgage payments are now lower than...
Oct 1, 2024


Donāt Fall for These Real Estate Agent Myths
When itās time to buy or sell a home, one of the most important decisions youāll make is who youāll work with as your agent . That...
Sep 27, 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


The Down Payment Assistance You Didnāt Know About
Believe it or not, almost 80% of first-time homebuyers qualify for down payment assistance, but only 13% actually use it. And if youāre...
Sep 24, 2024


The Latest Builder Trend: Smaller, Less Expensive Homes
Even though affordability is improving, buying a home can still feel tough right now. But hereās some good news: builders are focusing...
Sep 18, 2024


The Best Time To Buy a Home This Year
A shift is underway in the housing market this season. And if youāve been sitting on the sidelines waiting for the right moment to jump...
Sep 16, 2024


What To Know About Closing Costs
Now that youāve decided to buy a home and are ready to make it happen, itās a good idea to plan ahead for the costs that are a typical...
Sep 12, 2024


The Real Story Behind Whatās Happening with Home Prices
If youāre wondering whatās going on with home prices lately, youāre definitely not the only one. With so much information out there, it...
Sep 12, 2024
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