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California Homeowners Insurance CANCELED?

California Homeowners Insurance CANCELED?

Have you recently received a notice that you are going to be canceled by your homeowner’s insurance? This a hot topic that needs to be discussed right now! The reality is that many insurance companies are leaving California, and there are only…

Do I Need a Buyer’s Agent when Purchasing Real Estate?

Do I Need a Buyer’s Agent when Purchasing Real Estate?

If you are getting ready to buy a home, is it necessary to hire a buyer’s agent? Why would you want to use a buyer’s agent when purchasing real estate? In today’s video, I want to discuss this topic. Navigating the Negotiations…

Effect of the Government’s Foreclosure Avoidance Programs on the Housing Market

Effect of the Government’s Foreclosure Avoidance Programs on the Housing Market

We are seeing changes in foreclosures, especially as state and federal governments are putting more protections in place to reduce the likelihood of homeowners losing their properties in foreclosure. Recently, there has been some talk about the government’s foreclosure avoidance programs and…

What is the Cost of Living in Temecula?

What is the Cost of Living in Temecula?

Today, I am talking about a common question that comes up for in conversation with my clients: how affordable is Temecula? What is the cost of living in Temecula compared to other places in California? Not only are we looking at Temecula,…

Current Market Trends in Temecula

Current Market Trends in Temecula

Today, I’m talking about the current real estate market trends that are happening here in our local valley. It’s been a wild ride the last few years. Honestly, I’ve never seen a market quite like this one – and I’ve been licensed…

How Accurate are Zillow and Redfin Estimates?

How Accurate are Zillow and Redfin Estimates?

Today I am talking about a topic that often comes up when I am in conversation with clients: how accurate is my Zillow or Redfin estimate? In general, these numbers are within 10% (up or down). But I have noticed an anomaly…

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Why Are There Not Enough Homes for Sale?
Why Are There Not Enough Homes for Sale?

What is up with 32-year-olds messing up our housing inventory? It’s true that our current housing inventory issues can be affected by first-time homebuyers. Today, I want to break this down so you can understand what is going on in the real…

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Interest Rates are Going Up: What it Means for Home Buyers
Interest Rates are Going Up: What it Means for Home Buyers

After many years of low interest rates, we are starting to see increases in the mortgage rates. As inventory stays low and demand continues to hold strong, is it likely that interest rates will continue increasing? If you’re thinking about buying or…

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Why Sellers Call the Shots in the Current Market
Why Sellers Call the Shots in the Current Market

It is a seller’s market where they can call the shots with appraisals, inspections, and no concessions, while buyers have to agree in order to win a bid on a house. So why do sellers have the advantage? And how can you…

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Should You Worry about Interest Rates Going Up?
Should You Worry about Interest Rates Going Up?

In recent years, we’ve seen a lot of ups and downs with interest rates for home loans. Right now, rates are going up, which means that you can expect higher interest costs now compared to a year ago. Will these rates continue…

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Paying Off Your Home – Leveraging Amortization
Paying Off Your Home – Leveraging Amortization

You’re making mortgage payments, but ultimately the goal is to pay the loan in full so you have a place to live without a monthly payment. Every time you pay the mortgage, part of the payment goes towards interest costs and the…

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