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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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Should You Be Worried About Rising Interest Rates?
Should You Be Worried About Rising Interest Rates?

We’ve seen home loan interest rates creeping up recently, with most mortgage rates higher than the levels offered a few years ago. As the market stays strong, will the interest rates continue moving up? It’s possible, so you need to consider how…

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Buyers: How to Make an Offer More Competitive
Buyers: How to Make an Offer More Competitive

The low inventory in the real estate market continues, making it a challenge to buy a home without a specific strategy to beat out the competition. Since there aren’t many properties available on the real estate market, newly listed homes move fast….

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HOA’s: What Every Homeowner Needs to Know
HOA’s: What Every Homeowner Needs to Know

What do you know about Homeowners Associations? Are they good, or are they bad? In my opinion, they are what they are – there are pros and cons to living in a neighborhood with an HOA. Homeowners Associations are becoming more common….

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How will Accessory Dwelling Units Affect Temecula?
How will Accessory Dwelling Units Affect Temecula?

Today, I’d like to discuss the topic of Accessory Dwelling Units, also known as ADUs. Here in the city of Temecula, they are trying to deal with housing affordability since we’ve been running into issues with rising home costs. One of the…

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Buy & Sell Combos
Buy & Sell Combos

A “buy and sell combo” means you’re going to buy a new house, but you’ve got to sell the house you’re in now.  If you’re going to do a buy and sell combo, there are a few tips to help you complete…

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