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August 2023 – Real Estate Market Update
We're nearing the end of the summer season, which means the start of the fall selling season and time for my August 2023 real estate market update. Inventory typically rebounds after Labor Day, but given relatively high mortgage interest rates, many property owners...
Top 10 Tips for Finding Residential Insurance
Overview Home insurance coverage challenges remain for California home owners as several large carriers have left the California market. Allstate, Farmers, and State Farm have all announced they will no longer be issuing new residential policies in the state. This is...
Buyer’s Remorse? 7 Common Regrets and Remedies
To avoid buyer's remorse, be sure to consider your future self when shopping for a home. Most new homebuyers don't regret becoming homeowners. In fact, according to a survey by LendingTree, 80% of recent buyers who successfully overcame a challenging housing...
What Is Seller Financing in Real Estate?
When it comes to purchasing a home, traditional financing options like mortgages from banks or credit unions often come to mind. However, there's another less-known yet equally viable method of financing a real estate transaction: seller financing, also known as the...
Demystifying Property Disclosures
Buying a home is a significant milestone in life, and ensuring that you make an informed decision is of utmost importance. Property disclosure documentation is a crucial aspect of the home-buying process, providing essential information about the condition of the...
July 2023 – Real Estate Market Update
Summer is flying by which means it's time for my July 2023 real estate market update. I'm going to start by reviewing results from the June Consumer Price Index (CPI) report as well as the recent jobs report. Unlike most of my previous market updates, I want to then...
Renovate or Relocate? 3 Questions To Help You Decide
Does your current home no longer serve your needs? If so, you may wonder if you should renovate or relocate to a new home. This can be a difficult choice, and there’s a lot to consider—including potential costs, long-term financial implications, and quality of life. A...
California Homeowner Insurance Conundrum
You may have heard that several large insurance carriers including State Farm, Allstate, and Farmers have recently announced that they will not be offering new homeowner insurance policies in California. The reasons for this include increased claims from catastrophic...