You’ve got big goals for 2026, and if selling your home is one of them, the work starts this year. What you do today could be the difference between a smooth sale and a stressful one. If you’re thinking of listing your home next spring, which is typically the busiest season in real estate, the smartest move is to begin your prep now. As Realtor.com explains: “If you’re aiming to sell in 2026,...
After a few years of a slower housing market, 2026 is shaping up to bring new momentum. Experts predict that more people will be ready to move, creating fresh opportunities for you to make your own move too. More Homes Will Sell Over the past few years, rising affordability challenges have caused many potential movers to hit pause on their plans. But that pause won’t last forever. There will always be...
A New Beginning in Dos Vientos, Newbury Park Sometimes the best opportunities appear when you least expect them. For Dominic Lechausser and his wife, a casual fireside conversation with Holly & Chris became the spark that turned a fleeting idea of homeownership into a reality , and led them to one of Newbury Park’s most desirable communities: Dos Vientos. From Renters to Homeowners Dominic...
If you’ve been keeping up with real estate news, you may have noticed reports claiming that home prices are staying flat. At first, that might seem easy to understand. However, the truth is a bit more complex. In many markets, home prices are actually far from flat and continue to show movement. What the Data Really Shows While home prices have certainly cooled from the rapid, unsustainable surge seen...
When it comes to selling your home, finding the right real estate team makes all the difference. For Aileen Echiverri and her family, working with Holly and Chris wasn’t just about a smooth transaction, it was about trust, connection, and results. A Story of Care, Expertise, and Commitment Aileen shared her experience in a heartfelt review that perfectly captures what it’s like to work with Holly...
If you have been waiting for mortgage rates to drop, you are in luck because they have started to come down. The question now is whether this trend will continue and how low rates might go. According to housing market experts, there is still room for mortgage rates to decrease further over the next year. One important factor to keep an eye on is the 10-year Treasury yield, a key indicator that often...
Mortgage rates are finally moving in the right direction, and buyers are stepping back into the market. Recent data shows buyer demand increased significantly once mortgage rates reached a new low for 2025. The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) reports that applications for home loans are up 23% compared to the first week of September last year. If you have been waiting to sell, or if your listing...
Over the past few years, many homebuyers have struggled to make the numbers work. Home prices climbed, mortgage rates rose, and for a lot of people, buying a home simply didn’t feel within reach. You may have felt the same way. Now there’s some encouraging news. If you’ve been waiting for a better moment to reenter the market, this fall could be showing early signs of improved...
You’ve likely been waiting what feels like forever for mortgage rates to finally shift, and last week they did in a major way. On Friday, September 5th, the average 30-year fixed mortgage rate dropped to its lowest level since October 2024. It marked the largest single-day decline in more than a year. What Caused the Drop? Mortgage News Daily reports the decline was sparked by the August jobs...
Imagine a home where mornings begin with sunlight spilling over oak-dotted hills, afternoons invite a dip in your saltwater pool, and evenings are spent creating music, art, or simply sharing stories under the stars. At 24537 Dry Canyon Cold Creek Rd, life feels like a retreat every day. This estate is more than a residence. It is a space designed to inspire, nurture wellness, and celebrate the beauty of...