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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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Exciting News: Yvonne Yang Recognized as a Top Real Estate Agent by RealTrends
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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


Now’s the Time To Upgrade to Your Dream Home
If you’ve been wanting to sell your house and move up to a bigger or nicer home, you’re not alone. A recent Inman survey reveals the...
Oct 7, 2024


This Is the Sweet Spot Homebuyers Have Been Waiting For
After months of 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
That’s right—according to a recent study from Zillow , in 22 of the 50 largest metro areas, monthly mortgage payments are now lower than...
Sep 30, 2024


Falling Mortgage Rates Are Bringing Buyers Back
If you’ve been hesitant to list your house because you’re worried no one’s buying, here’s your sign it may be time to talk with an agent...
Sep 19, 2024


Big News: Fed Cuts Interest Rates by 0.5%!
Here’s What It Means for Real Estate 🏡 The Federal Reserve slashed interest rates by half a percentage point today, marking its first...
Sep 18, 2024


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


Why Pre-Approval Should Be at the Top of Your Homebuying To-Do List
Since the supply of homes for sale is growing and mortgage rates are coming down, you may be thinking it’s finally your moment to jump...
Sep 10, 2024


How the Federal Reserve’s Next Move Could Impact the Housing Market
Now that it’s September, all eyes are on the Federal Reserve (the Fed). The overwhelming expectation is that they’ll cut the Federal...
Sep 4, 2024


2025 Housing Market Forecasts: What To Expect
Looking ahead to 2025, it's important to know what experts are projecting for the housing market. And whether you're thinking of buying ...
Aug 28, 2024


What Mortgage Rate Are You Waiting For?
You won’t find anyone who’s going to argue that mortgage rates have had a big impact on housing affordability over the past couple of...
Aug 26, 2024


How Mortgage Rate Changes Impact Your Homebuying Power
If you’re thinking about buying or selling a home, you’ve probably got mortgage rates on your mind. That’s because you’ve likely heard...
Aug 19, 2024


Is Affordability Starting To Improve?
Over the past couple of years, a lot of people have had a hard time buying a home . And while affordability is still tight, there are...
Aug 13, 2024


Mortgage Rates Down a Full Percent from Recent High
Mortgage rates have been one of the hottest topics in the housing market lately because of their impact on affordability. And if you’re...
Aug 7, 2024


What Is Going on with Mortgage Rates?
You may have heard mortgage rates are going to stay a bit higher for longer than originally expected. And if you’re wondering why, the...
May 2, 2024
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