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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…

Inventory Still an Issue in 2024?

Inventory Still an Issue in 2024?

In today’s video, I want to talk about why real estate inventory is still an issue. Last year in 2023, we saw a dramatic increase in interest rates. Everyone knows it and the news has been talking about it. But what we…

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Low Inventory, and It’s Not Changing Soon
Low Inventory, and It’s Not Changing Soon

I’ve been getting a lot of messages about the market and what is going on. Our current circumstance is completely unprecedented and it makes no sense – it’s almost an irrational market. With that said, I wanted to create a series of…

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Interest Rates are Rising – Should Buyers Be Worried?
Interest Rates are Rising – Should Buyers Be Worried?

We’ve had rock-bottom interest rates for so long, now home buyers are wondering if they should be worried about the slow increase in mortgage rates. The market is holding strong due to low inventory and high demand – will the interest rates…

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How Amortization Plays a Role in Paying Off a Home
How Amortization Plays a Role in Paying Off a Home

The dream of homeownership is to eventually live in a home mortgage-free, allowing you a comfortable retirement with low cost of living. Each time you send your mortgage payment, part of the payment goes toward the loan principal and part of it…

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Inventory: How it Affects the Real Estate Industry
Inventory: How it Affects the Real Estate Industry

  As inventory ebbs and flows over the years, it has an undeniable impact on the real estate market. It’s a basic principle of supply and demand: when there aren’t many homes available, then buyers are willing to pay more to get…

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Help Me on Yelp by Leaving a Review!
Help Me on Yelp by Leaving a Review!

It is vital in the real estate business and all businesses to have several customer reviews available. Finding a new company is difficult, but it’s made easier when you have real-person reviews that back up the company’s reputation. We would love for…

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