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Selling Your Home in 2024?

Thinking about selling your home in 2024? Whether it's your first time or you're a seasoned seller, having a solid plan in place is crucial. In this blog, we'll walk you through the five essential steps to ensure a smooth and successful selling journey. Don't miss the game-changing tips in steps #3 and #4 – they could make all the difference! Step 1: Find Your Perfect Realtor MatchThe key to a...

Your First Home

Your first house is the cornerstone of your real estate journey, paving the way to your dream home. Here are the essential steps to transform that initial investment into your dream haven: 1. Strategic Investment: Choose your first property wisely, considering its potential for growth and long-term value. 2. Smart Financing: Set up a solid financial plan to make your first home purchase a...

Home Prices Growing At A More Normal Pace

If you're a bit confused about the current state of home prices, you're not alone. Despite data indicating otherwise, there are still claims that prices are dropping. This confusion stems from unreliable sources and misleading media coverage. To clarify things, let's focus on the essential information backed by trustworthy data. Normal Home Price Seasonality Explained In the real estate market,...

Still Want To Sell Your House?

While you might have reservations about selling your home due to concerns about a potentially higher mortgage rate compared to your current one, there are additional factors to take into account. While the financial aspect is important, your individual requirements are equally significant. Thus, consider this question: What initially prompted my desire to relocate? It's probable that your main...

The Surging Homeowner Net Worth

Contemplating the choice between renting and buying a home? Consider this crucial insight to bolster your decision-making confidence. The Survey of Consumer Finances (SCF) by the Federal Reserve Board, updated every three years, reveals a substantial gap in net worth between homeowners and renters. Spoiler alert: the average homeowner's net worth is nearly 40 times greater than that of a renter. Check out...

Home Prices Are Not Falling

In the final quarter of the previous year, a few housing experts predicted a potential 2023 crash in home prices. These forecasts were widely publicized by the media, generating headlines that painted a bleak picture for the housing market. As a result of this extensive negative news coverage, many individuals began to harbor uncertainties about the robustness of the residential real estate market. If...

Don’t Fall for the Next Shocking Headlines About Home Prices

If you're considering buying or selling a home, one of the main questions on your mind is probably: what's happening with home prices? The lack of clarity on this topic is not surprising, and part of the problem lies in how headlines discuss prices. The negative news is often based on comparing current statistics to those of the last few years, which were considered exceptional ('unicorn' years) due to...

Renting or Selling Your House: What’s the Best Move?

If you own a house and are considering not selling it, but rather using it as a short-term rental property, there are potential challenges you should be aware of. Short-term rentals are becoming increasingly popular and are often seen as an alternative to staying in hotels. However, taking on the responsibility of managing a short-term rental property can be challenging. Here are some difficulties you may...

Exciting Summer Concerts in the Park 2022

If you haven't been to a Summer Concert in the Park, this is a must do! Imagine sitting lakeside in Calabasas for great food and music . . . FREE! All over California, music lovers flock to local parks to see their favorite cover bands like DSB (Don't Stop Believin'), a Journey tribute, or Led Zeppagain. These bands know how to get you dancing! With Food trucks and other fun, how can you miss...