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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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Closing Escrow – How Much Time Does It Take?
Closing Escrow – How Much Time Does It Take?

When you are preparing to buy a home, it’s important that you know the anticipated timeline for closing. The finalization of this sale can depend on many factors. While common pitfalls can delay this closing, a good financing team and real estate…

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Paying Off Your Home – The Importance of Amortization
Paying Off Your Home – The Importance of Amortization

Every time you make a mortgage payment, a portion is paid to the principal of the loan and the rest goes toward interest costs. Amortization can be used in your favor to help you pay down this loan, eventually leading you to…

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Appraisals: What to Do in a Hot Market
Appraisals: What to Do in a Hot Market

One of the byproducts of a hot market is that appraisal prices tend to come in low. When an appraiser finalizes the numbers for a home, they find it challenging to justify the higher prices. Home Prices in a Strong Market It’s…

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June Update in the Real Estate Market
June Update in the Real Estate Market

As you can see in the video, I’m still shooting these updates by myself. Even though I don’t have a pro camera team, I want to share some communication with you to let you know that things are still moving in the…

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Using Zoom in Other Ways
Using Zoom in Other Ways

In today’s video, I wanted to share a little bit of a different message – to show you some of the things that we are doing with Zoom. I know a lot of you are using Zoom for personal and business meetings,…

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