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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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Should You Sell Your House As-Is or Make Repairs?
A recent study from the National Association of Realtors (NAR) shows most sellers (61%) completed at least minor repairs when selling...
Dec 2, 2024


Control the Controllables If You’re Worried About Mortgage Rates
Chances are you’re hearing a lot about mortgage rates right now, and all you really want to hear is that they’re coming back down. And if...
Nov 27, 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


Why Today’s Mortgage Debt Isn’t a Sign of a Housing Market Crash
One major reason why we’re not heading toward a foreclosure crisis is the high level of equity homeowners have today. Unlike in the...
Nov 25, 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


What’s Behind Today’s Mortgage Rate Volatility?
If you’ve been keeping an eye on mortgage rates lately, you might feel like you’re on a roller coaster ride. One day rates are up; the...
Nov 20, 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


Don’t Let These Two Concerns Hold You Back from Selling Your House
If you’re debating whether or not you want to sell right now, it might be because you’ve got some unanswered questions, like if moving...
Nov 18, 2024


Should You Sell Your House or Rent It Out?
When you’re ready to move , figuring out what to do with your house is a big decision. And today, more homeowners are considering renting...
Nov 14, 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


What’s Motivating Homeowners To Move Right Now
Over the past few years, some homeowners have decided to delay their move because they don’t want to sell and take on a higher mortgage...
Nov 12, 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


🏡 How Trump’s 2024 Win Might Affect the Housing Market
With Trump back in office, there are some potential impacts on the housing market that may unfold over time. Here are a few areas to keep...
Nov 6, 2024


Expect the Unexpected: Anticipating Volatility in Today’s Housing Market
You’ve probably noticed one thing if you’re thinking about making a move : the housing market feels a bit unpredictable right now. The...
Nov 5, 2024


New Wells Fargo Mortgage Discounts Are Here!
Exciting news from Wells Fargo! They’ve updated their policy on mortgage rate discounts for customers who deposit assets with the bank....
Nov 1, 2024


Federal Rate Cut Sparks Hope for Buyers Amid Autumn Market Shifts: Will Further Reductions Reignite Demand?
On September 18th, the Federal Reserve lowered its key interest rate for the first time since 2020, which is great news for the housing...
Oct 30, 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
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