When it comes to listing a home, most home sellers want three things: 1) to make a lot of money, 2) to put in minimal time and effort, and 3) to sell quickly. But the reality is, selling a home is rarely that simple. Homeowners who try to do it themselves – or...
We’re now well into 2023 and there is a slew of new national economic data for us to chew on. The January Consumer Price Index (CPI), the Commerce Department Retail Sales report, and the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) 10-year forecast for the economy and the...
Over the past few years, many of us have spent extra time at home—and that means we appreciate the personal interior design touches that make a house cozy and comfortable more than ever. Some of us have adapted our dwellings in new ways, from creating functional home...
Over the past few years, a real estate buying frenzy bid up Berkeley home values to eye-popping levels. However, as mortgage rates have risen, buyer demand has cooled. Consequently, home sellers in Berkeley who enter the market today may need to reset their...
Deciding whether to buy or rent a home is rarely an easy decision – especially if you’re a first-time homebuyer. But in today’s whirlwind market, you may find it particularly challenging to pinpoint the best time to start exploring homeownership. A real estate boom...
