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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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Are We at the Top of the Real Estate Market?
Are We at the Top of the Real Estate Market?

It is smart to consider real estate market trends when buying or selling a home. Many people have been asking me: are we at the top of the real estate market? Today I want to compare 2008 to 2018. In 2008, we…

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How Long Does it Typically Take to Close Escrow?
How Long Does it Typically Take to Close Escrow?

If you are planning to buy a home, it is important to know the anticipated timeline for closing. Many factors can affect the length of time that it will take to finalize the sale of a property. But working with a good…

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Using Your Broker’s MLS Search
Using Your Broker’s MLS Search

Today I want to talk about why it is important to use your broker’s MLS search, instead of relying on other websites such as Zillow, Redfin, or Realtor.com or any of the other online resources that are available. Does it matter if…

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Change in Residential Purchase Agreement: Termite Reports
Change in Residential Purchase Agreement: Termite Reports

Recently, there has been a change in residential purchase agreements. I want to share this information to ensure that you are up-to-date on the new things that are happening in the Temecula real estate industry. Whether you are buying or selling a…

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Promoting Listings on Facebook
Promoting Listings on Facebook

Facebook is a popular social media platform where you can connect with people from all over the world. Today, we are going to look at the option for promoting listings on Facebook. Is this an effective way to get more visibility for…

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