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How Appraisals are Affected When Real Estate Prices are High

How Appraisals are Affected When Real Estate Prices are High

As real estate prices remain high, you might be wondering how appraisal prices line up with the current real estate industry trends. One of the surprising effects is that appraisal prices sometimes come in low, especially when the appraiser is having a…

Are Zillow and Redfin Estimates Accurate?

Are Zillow and Redfin Estimates Accurate?

Whether you are looking to buy a home or wondering about the value of your current home, you might be wondering whether the current Zillow or Redfin estimate is accurate. As a general rule of thumb, these numbers are pretty close: within…

Does Solar Increase the Value of Your Home?

Does Solar Increase the Value of Your Home?

If you are thinking about installing solar panels on your home, then you might be wondering how the value of your property will be affected by this upgrade. There are often benefits of investing in home renovations, and you want to make…

Opportunities You Can Leverage in a High-Interest Environment

Opportunities You Can Leverage in a High-Interest Environment

Even though interest rates continue to stay high, many people are wondering if there are opportunities to buy a home and still make the numbers work. The good news is that there are always options that you can leverage, such as buying…

How Mortgage Rates Change with the Bond Market

How Mortgage Rates Change with the Bond Market

Do you understand the economic factors that affect mortgage rates? Many people want to know what is making the rates go up or down, especially if you are getting ready to buy a home. Mortgage Bonds and Interest Rates are Connected To…

Professional Photography: Why Do You Need It?

Professional Photography: Why Do You Need It?

When you are getting ready to sell your home, one of the most important things that you can do to attract the right buyers is to make sure that you have good pictures for the listing. Photography is especially important in our…

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Which is Better – Buying an Old Home vs Buying a New Home
Which is Better – Buying an Old Home vs Buying a New Home

It’s a big decision to choose a home for your family. Will you be better off building a home (buying new), or choosing an existing home in an existing neighborhood? Every family is different, which is why there isn’t a one-size-fits-all answer…

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You Know You Want to Talk About HOA and Mello Roos
You Know You Want to Talk About HOA and Mello Roos

When you are buying a house, especially in today’s environment, you have to look at all the different things that are costing you money on a monthly basis. Homeowner’s Association dues and special assessments (Mello Roos) can be two of the main…

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Is the Real Estate Market Going to Crash?
Is the Real Estate Market Going to Crash?

With real estate prices at an all-time high, many people are wondering if the end is in sight. Are these current trends sustainable? Will the market crash? It feels like 2008 all over again, which has homeowners wondering if we’ve reached the…

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How Much Does Inventory Affect the Real Estate Market?
How Much Does Inventory Affect the Real Estate Market?

It’s normal and expected for real estate inventory to go up and down over the years, and these fluctuations impact home prices and availability. It all comes down to supply and demand: if home inventory is low, then competition goes up and…

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Are You Renting A Home? You Need To Watch This!
Are You Renting A Home? You Need To Watch This!

In this video, I talk about why owning a house is much more stable than renting a house. There are undeniable pitfalls of renting that every family needs to consider. On the surface, rents have always seemed to be a little less…

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