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January 24, 2022
Selling a Home? 6 Questions to Ask
When you prepare to start selling a home, questions about logistics and the financial ramifications of your decision could keep you tossing and turning at night. To help you get…
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January 4, 2022
Real Estate Resolutions for 2022
Are you planning to buy or sell a home in 2022? Whether you are looking to buy or sell a home in the San Gabriel Valley, Inland Empire, Riverside County,…
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December 22, 2021
Preparing to Sell a Home in 2022
Part 2 of a 2-Part Series Last week, we began a two-part series about preparing to buy and/or sell a house in 2022. Our initial post covered buying. This week,…
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December 14, 2021
Preparing to Buy a Home in 2022
Part 1 of a 2-Part Series Pandemic-related uncertainties may have altered your original plans to buy and/or sell a home in 2022. As a result, you may be unsure about…
Southern California famously boasts warm weather even during the holidays. Nevertheless, you should take some steps to winterize your SoCal home…especially if you plan to list it for sale. Although…
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November 29, 2021
How to Buy Luxury Real Estate
Most buyers know luxury real estate when they see it. The scale is grand. The location, ideal. The house, much more than a home. If you plan to buy or…
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November 12, 2021
Holiday Home Sales
People once waited until after the holiday season to list their home for sale. However, in today’s hot housing market, there is no need to wait. In fact, you may…
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November 4, 2021
Bullish About U.S. Housing Market Conditions
In the current economic climate, divergent opinions emerge about the U.S. housing market. Many are as numerous as the number of economists who write about them. One analyst guarantees that…
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Fall Home Sale Celebration
Enter to Win a Free Termite & Home Inspection If you want to take advantage of the hot Southern California housing market, now is the perfect time to list your…
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October 19, 2021
Rental Property Grows Net Worth
Even with recent slight increases, interest rates remain historically low. So, now is a great time to start investing in real estate. But if you’re new to property investing, how…
Over the years, you’ve invested countless hours in home improvement. More importantly, your family has created memories. So, naturally, when it comes time to list your home for sale, you’ll…
People use the word “concierge” to reference customer service in virtually every industry. Whether it’s hospitality, automotive, or shopping, people love to boast that they offer “concierge service.” We say…
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September 28, 2021
Moving? Don’t forget about hidden costs!
Thirty-one million Americans move each year. No matter where you relocate, moving costs add up. Whether moving from one side of town to the other or cross state lines; make…
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September 22, 2021
Hot Housing Market Creates Shortage
In a recent update, MBS Highway reported what most of us already know. Interest rates remain historically low. As a result, demand is at an all-time high. The upshot? The…
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September 15, 2021
What To Disclose When Selling Your Home
Do you want to take advantage of the hot housing market by listing your home? If so, you’ll need to disclose certain things about the house. In fact, you may…
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August 31, 2021
Happy National Mortgage Professional Month
Since 2015, National Mortgage Professional Month honors mortgage professionals. They help people finance their dreams of home ownership. Most people would be surprised by the number of people and amount…
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August 28, 2021
SOLD in just 20 Days: Riverside Home
16692 Leiana Court, Riverside, CA 92503 Recent: 08/25/21 From 91 Fwy East exit on McKinley Turn Right, Left on Indiana Ave to Lake Pointe Dr Turn right, to Skyridge Dr…
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August 24, 2021
How to Repair Your Credit
Due to the pandemic and associated lockdowns and layoffs, millions of people around the country struggle to pay their bills. Has your financial situation changed because of COVID-19? Alternatively, you…
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August 17, 2021
5 Ways to Make Your Home Eco-Friendly
Even in a seller’s market, eco-friendly homes stand out. So, if you’re considering listing your house for sale, consider implementing these affordable fixes, to position your house for multiple offers…
During the early months of COVID-19, you may have been uncertain about the future, and shied away from making a permanent move. But as lockdowns loosen and pandemic restrictions lift,…
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July 27, 2021
Housing Bubble Debate
Mortgage Updates to 7/26/2021 Sales of existing homes climbed in June. This is thanks, in part, to inventory improvement. However, construction data was mixed. Nevertheless, the demand for homes boosts…
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July 20, 2021
Housing News
Inflation once again made headlines. As the Fed raised inflation forecasts, annual wholesale inflation hit one of the hottest levels ever. Plus, higher costs and labor issues continue to impact…
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July 13, 2021
Low Inventory Hinders Home Sales
Existing Home Sales measure closings on existing homes. These were down 0.9% in May. However, on an annual basis, sales increased to 45%, compared to May of 2020. This makes…
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July 6, 2021
Mortgage News
Mortgage news for July 2021 remains positive. Inflation at the consumer and wholesale levels came in much hotter than expected. Fed Chair Jerome Powell pointedly commented about this. Plus, Initial…
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June 29, 2021
Mortgage Interest Rates & Housing News
In the housing sector, more evidence emerges, proving that home prices continue to appreciate nationwide. In fact, CoreLogic reported that home prices increased 2.3% from April to May and 15.4%.…
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June 15, 2021
Mortgage News June 15, 2021: Inflation
Consumer inflation rose in May. What’s more, small business owners expressed labor and inflation fears. Plus, two important auctions made news. Inflation Consumer inflation rose by 0.6% in May, per…
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June 8, 2021
Mortgage News for June 2021
Despite ongoing challenges in the labor sector, the month of May proved strong relative to job creation. As reported on MBSHighway, Home prices also soared in April. What’s more, Fed…
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June 1, 2021
Is the Housing Market Too Hot?
According to the MBS Highway, stocks and Mortgage Bonds are extremely high. In fact, the Case-Shiller Home Price Index, considered the “gold standard” for appreciation, shows home prices rose 13.2%…
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May 24, 2021
Summer Home Sales Sizzle
Depending on your perspective, summer is arguably the best (and worst) time of the year to sell a home. But few would argue it’s the busiest. In fact, according to…
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May 19, 2021
Moving on Up! (Is it time to Upsize?)
Last week, we focused on homeowners who were looking to downsize. But in the crazy 2021 housing market, many homebuyers are looking to capitalize on the market by doing the…
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May 11, 2021
Should you Downsize?
Although much attention is given to empty nesters who downsize once their children leave home, other homeowner groups reach that same crossroads for myriad reasons. Since Southern California is currently…
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May 4, 2021
Should You List Your Home
6 Signs You’re Ready to Sell When it comes to housing, Southern California is a seller’s market. The same is also true in many other parts of the country. Limited…
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April 27, 2021
Pre-Approval before House Hunting
In this crazily competitive housing market, you need to create an attractive offer. And one of the first steps in the process is pre-approval. Although an offer may have stood…
If you are buying your first home, you may be tempted to make an offer for property located in a less than stellar school district. After all, condos and homes…
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April 12, 2021
Real Estate Tech
In 2021, it’s hard to imagine a time when we didn’t rely on technology to complete most of our daily tasks. Prior to the pandemic, we used technology often. But…
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March 23, 2021
Buy or Rent? That is the question!
Although home ownership is the American Dream, thanks to many factors, including rising prices, tight lending practices and reduced inventory, home ownership rates are down. This is tragic, since studies…
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March 16, 2021
List Your Home: How to Prepare
Despite recent modest hikes, interest rates remain low. And inventory of existing homes is at historic lows. This is especially true in warmer climates, such as Southern California, where the…
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March 9, 2021
Hot Housing Market
Most industries tanked during the pandemic. Consider hospitality, construction, entertainment, travel, transportation, and retail. However, the opposite is true of real estate. In fact, experts agree that the housing market…
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March 2, 2021
Credit Scores Matters
In a seller’s market, FICO scores remain one of the most important elements financial institutions use to determine credit worthiness. In fact, mortgage lenders routinely check FICO scores to pre-qualify…