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What Does an Economic Slowdown Mean for the Housing Market
What Does an Economic Slowdown Mean for the Housing Market
According to a recent survey, more and more Americans are concerned about a possible recession. Those concerns were validated when the Federal Reserve...
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The Drop in Mortgage Rates Brings Good News for Homebuyers
The Drop in Mortgage Rates Brings Good News for Homebuyers
Over the past few weeks, the average 30-year fixed mortgage rate from Freddie Mac fell by half a percent. The drop happened over concerns about a pote...
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Expert Housing Market Forecasts for the Second Half of the Year
Expert Housing Market Forecasts for the Second Half of the Year
The housing market is at a turning point, and if you’re thinking of buying or selling a home, that may leave you wondering: is it still a good t...
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April 2022 Market Snapshot - Santa Monica
April 2022 Market Snapshot - Santa Monica
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April 2022 Market Snapshot - Malibu
April 2022 Market Snapshot - Malibu
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April 2022 Market Snapshot - Brentwood
April 2022 Market Snapshot - Brentwood
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April 2022 Market Snapshot - Pacific Palisades
April 2022 Market Snapshot - Pacific Palisades
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The Future of Home Price Appreciation and What It Means for You
The Future of Home Price Appreciation and What It Means for You
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Remote Work Trends Mean Flexibility for First-Time Homebuyers
Remote Work Trends Mean Flexibility for First-Time Homebuyers
Today's low inventory can be challenging for homebuyers, especially if you’re looking to purchase your first home. But if you're one of many peo...
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What Is Happening with Mortgage Rates and Where Will They Go from Here
What Is Happening with Mortgage Rates and Where Will They Go from Here
Based on the Primary Mortgage Market Survey from Freddie Mac, the average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage has increased by 1.2% (3.22% to 4.42%) since Jan...
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There Are Several Great Reasons To Consider Buying a Condo Today
There Are Several Great Reasons To Consider Buying a Condo Today
If you’re a first-time buyer looking to break into the housing market but struggling to find a home to buy, condominiums (or condos) could be a ...
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It Is Still a Sellers Market
Some HighlightsDue to low supply and high demand, today is one of the strongest sellers’ markets we’ve seen.Sellers can benefit from more ...
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Balancing Your Wants and Needs as a Homebuyer Today
Balancing Your Wants and Needs as a Homebuyer Today
Since the number of homes for sale is low today, it can feel challenging to find one that checks all your boxes. But if you know which features are ab...
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What You Need To Budget for When Buying a Home
What You Need To Budget for When Buying a Home
When it comes to buying a home, it can feel a bit intimidating to know how much you need to save and where to find that information. But you should kn...
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5 Tips for Making Your Best Offer on a Home
5 Tips for Making Your Best Offer on a Home
As a buyer in a sellers’ market, sometimes it can feel like you’re stuck between a rock and a hard place. When you’re ready to make ...
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Avoid the Rental Trap in 2022
Avoid the Rental Trap in 2022
Are you one of the many renters thinking about where you’ll live the next time your lease is up? Before you decide whether to look for a new hou...
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How Much Do You Need for Your Down Payment?
How Much Do You Need for Your Down Payment?
As you set out on your homebuying journey, you likely have a plan in place, and you’re working on saving for your purchase. But do you know how ...
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Key Things To Avoid After Applying for a Mortgage
Key Things To Avoid After Applying for a Mortgage
Once you’ve found your dream home and applied for a mortgage, there are some key things to keep in mind before you close. It’s exciting to...
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When a House Becomes a Home
When a House Becomes a Home
It’s clear that owning a home makes financial sense. But lately, the emotional side of what drives homeownership is becoming increasingly import...
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The Perks of Putting 20% Down on a Home
The Perks of Putting 20% Down on a Home
If you’re thinking of buying a home, you’re probably wondering what you need to save for your down payment. Is it 20% of the purchase pric...
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The Average Homeowner Gained $56,700 in Equity over the Past Year
The Average Homeowner Gained $56,700 in Equity over the Past Year
When you think of homeownership, what’s the first thing that comes to mind? Chances are you might focus on the non-financial benefits, like the ...
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Be Ready To Act This Winter
Be Ready To Act This Winter
To succeed as a buyer in today’s market, it’s important to understand which market trends will have the greatest impact on your home searc...
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Homebuyers Are Going on a Shopping Spree This Winter
Homebuyers Are Going on a Shopping Spree This Winter
Black Friday and Cyber Monday are over, which means some shoppers have wrapped up their holiday buying. But there’s still a group of buyers that...
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2022 Housing Market Forecast
Some HighlightsWhat does the coming year hold for the housing market? Here’s what experts project for 2022.Mortgage rates are projected to rise ...
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Will Home Prices Decline in 2022
Will Home Prices Decline in 2022
If you’re thinking of buying a home in today’s housing market, you may be wondering how strong your investment will be. You might be askin...
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Advice for First-Generation Homebuyers
Advice for First-Generation Homebuyers
The sense of pride you’ll feel when you purchase a home can’t be overstated. For first-generation homebuyers, that feeling of accomplishme...
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If You Think the Housing Market Will Slow This Winter, Think Again
If You Think the Housing Market Will Slow This Winter, Think Again
From the opportunity to take advantage of today’s low mortgage rates to changing homeowner needs, Americans have more motivation than ever to bu...
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Pets and the Homebuying Process
Some HighlightsIt’s no secret that we love our furry friends - about 70% of U.S. households have pets. What may come as a surprise is how large ...
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Two Reasons Why Waiting To Buy a Home Will Cost You
Two Reasons Why Waiting To Buy a Home Will Cost You
If you’re a homeowner who’s decided your current house no longer fits your needs, or a renter with a strong desire to become a homeowner, ...
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Tips for Single Homebuyers on How To Make Your Dream a Reality
Tips for Single Homebuyers on How To Make Your Dream a Reality
If you’re living on your own and looking to buy a home, know that you can make your dream a reality with thoughtful planning and the right team ...
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How To Think Strategically as a Buyer in the Market Today
How To Think Strategically as a Buyer in the Market Today
The game of chess can provide incredible lessons to apply to all aspects of life, including the homebuying process. Chess requires you to plan and thi...
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Home Is Where the Heart Is More than Ever This Year
Home Is Where the Heart Is More than Ever This Year
There’s no denying the financial benefits of homeownership, but what’s often overlooked are the feelings of gratitude, security, pride, an...
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Why Now Is a Great Time To Sell Your House
Why Now Is a Great Time To Sell Your House
As we near the end of the year, more homeowners are realizing the benefits of today’s sellers’ market. Record-breaking home price apprecia...
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How Smart Buyers Are Approaching Rising Mortgage Rates
How Smart Buyers Are Approaching Rising Mortgage Rates
Last week, the average 30-year fixed mortgage rate from Freddie Mac inched up to 3.1%, and experts project rates will continue rising through 2022:...
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4 Ways Homeowners Can Use Their Equity
4 Ways Homeowners Can Use Their Equity
Your equity is a powerful tool that can help you achieve your goals as a homeowner. And chances are, your equity grew substantially over the past year...
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Home Sales About To Surge So We May See a Winter Like Never Before
Home Sales About To Surge So We May See a Winter Like Never Before
Like most industries, residential real estate has a seasonality to it. For example, toy stores sell more toys in October, November, and December than ...
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4 Tips To Prep for Your Home Sale This Fall
4 Tips To Prep for Your Home Sale This Fall
Even in a hot sellers’ market like today’s in which homes are selling so quickly, it’s still important to make a good first impressi...
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Reasons Renters Buy
Some HighlightsWhen deciding whether you should rent or buy, make sure you’re considering these factors.Buying a home means consistent monthly p...
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As Home Equity Rises So Does Your Wealth
As Home Equity Rises So Does Your Wealth
Homeownership is still a crucial part of the American dream. For those people who own a home (and those looking to buy one), it’s clear that bei...
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Do Not Tackle Selling Your Home on Your Own an Agent Can Help
Do Not Tackle Selling Your Home on Your Own an Agent Can Help
If you’re looking to maximize your sale and minimize your effort, you need to work with a real estate professional. In a sellers’ market l...
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Early October is the Sweet Spot for Buyers
Early October is the Sweet Spot for Buyers
Are you looking to buy a home? If so, we’ve got good news for you.While there’s no denying the housing market is having a great year, many...
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If You Are a Buyer Is Offering Asking Price Enough
If You Are a Buyer Is Offering Asking Price Enough
In today’s real estate market, buyers shouldn’t shop for a home with the expectation they’ll be able to negotiate a lower sales pric...
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It is Still a Sellers Market
Some HighlightsDue to low supply and high demand, today is one of the strongest sellers’ markets we’ve seen.Sellers can benefit from more ...
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Two Reasons Why Waiting a Year To Buy Could Cost You
Two Reasons Why Waiting a Year To Buy Could Cost You
If you’re a renter with a desire to become a homeowner, or a homeowner who’s decided your current house no longer fits your needs, you may...
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Is a 20 Percent Down Payment Really Necessary To Purchase a Home
Is a 20 Percent Down Payment Really Necessary To Purchase a Home
There’s a common misconception that, as a homebuyer, you need to come up with 20% of the total sale price for your down payment. In fact, a rece...
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Remote Work Is Here To Stay Can Your Home Deliver the Space You Need
Remote Work Is Here To Stay Can Your Home Deliver the Space You Need
A lot has changed over the past year. For many people, the rise in remote work influenced what they’re looking for in a home and created a great...
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Is It Time To Move on to a New Home
Is It Time To Move on to a New Home
If you’ve been in your home for longer than five years, you’re not alone. According to recent data from First American, homeowners are sta...
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Have You Ever Seen a Housing Market Like This
Some HighlightsWhether you’re buying or selling – today’s housing market has plenty of good news to go around.Buyers can take advant...
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Is the Number of Homes for Sale Finally Growing
Is the Number of Homes for Sale Finally Growing
An important metric in today’s residential real estate market is the number of homes available for sale. The shortage of available housing inven...
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5 Tips for Making Your Best Offer
5 Tips for Making Your Best Offer
In today’s sellers’ market, standing out as a buyer is critical. Multi-offer scenarios and bidding wars are the norm due to the low supply...
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The Truth About Buyer Demand Today
The Truth About Buyer Demand Today
When it comes to the latest news in real estate, there are a lot of sensational headlines in the media. In times like this, when it can be hard to kno...
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Why It Is Still Safe To Sell Your Home
Why It Is Still Safe To Sell Your Home
If you’re on the fence about whether or not you want to sell your house this year, there’s good news. Real estate professionals are highly...
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Fact or Fiction the Homebuyer Edition
Some HighlightsWhen it comes to the current housing market, there are multiple misconceptions – from what the current supply of available homes ...
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Home Price Appreciation Is Skyrocketing in 2021 But What About 2022
Home Price Appreciation Is Skyrocketing in 2021 But What About 2022
One of the major story lines over the last year is how well the residential real estate market performed. One key metric in the spotlight is home pric...
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Understand Your Options To Avoid Foreclosure
Understand Your Options To Avoid Foreclosure
Even though experts agree there’s no chance of a large-scale foreclosure crisis, there are a number of homeowners who may be coming face-to-face...
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Reasons You Should Consider Selling This Fall
Reasons You Should Consider Selling This Fall
If you're trying to decide when to sell your house, there may not be a better time to list than right now. The ultimate sellers' market we're in today...
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Your Agent Is Key When Pricing Your House
Some HighlightsPricing your house right takes market experience and expertise.To find the best list price, your agent balances current market demand, ...
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5 Reasons the Housing Market Is Anything but Normal Today
5 Reasons the Housing Market Is Anything but Normal Today
There are many headlines out there that claim we’re reverting to a more normal real estate market. That would indicate the housing market is ret...
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What You Can Do Right Now To Prepare for Homeownership
What You Can Do Right Now To Prepare for Homeownership
As rent prices continue to soar, many renters want to know what they can do to get ready to buy their first home. According to recent data from Apartm...
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What Buyers and Sellers Need To Know About the Appraisal Gap
What Buyers and Sellers Need To Know About the Appraisal Gap
It’s economy 101 – when supply is low and demand is high, prices naturally rise. That’s what’s happening in today’s hous...
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The Difference in Net Worth Between Homeowners and Renters Is Widening
The Difference in Net Worth Between Homeowners and Renters Is Widening
Becoming financially secure is an important goal for many people today, but some don’t realize just how much homeownership can help them achieve...
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Your Checklist To Get Ready To Sell
Your Checklist To Get Ready To Sell [INFOGRAPHIC]Some HighlightsWhen it comes to selling your house, you want it to look its best inside and out.It...
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If Housing Affordability Is About the Money You Do Not Want to Forget This
If Housing Affordability Is About the Money You Do Not Want to Forget This
There are many non-financial benefits of buying your own home. However, today’s headlines seem to be focusing primarily on the financial aspects...
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Why 2021 Is Still the Year To Sell Your House
Why 2021 Is Still the Year To Sell Your House
If you’re trying to decide whether or not to sell your house, this is the time to think seriously about making a move. Fannie Mae’s recent...
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What To Do with Your Vacation Home as Summer Ends
What To Do with Your Vacation Home as Summer Ends
As summer comes to a close, is it time to think about selling your vacation home? Based on recent data and expert opinions, it’s something you m...
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What Do Experts Say About Todays Mortgage Rates
What Do Experts Say About Todays Mortgage Rates
Mortgage rates are hovering near record lows, and that’s good news for today’s homebuyers. The graph below shows mortgage rates dating bac...
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With Rents on the Rise Is Now the Time To Buy
With Rents on the Rise Is Now the Time To Buy
According to recent data from realtor.com, median rental prices have reached their highest point ever recorded in many areas across the country. The r...
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Make Home Price Appreciation Today Work for You
Make Home Price Appreciation Today Work for You
Home prices continue to rise as we move through the summer, and that’s good news for sellers who are looking to maximize their home’s pote...
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Ready To Sell, but Don’t Know Where You’ll Go?
Some HighlightsIf you’re thinking of selling your house but don’t know what you should buy, you have options.Existing homes offer a wide v...
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Surprising Shift Favors Homeowners: Buyers Now Prefer Existing Homes
Surprising Shift Favors Homeowners: Buyers Now Prefer Existing Homes
In April, the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) posted an article, Home Buyers’ Preferences Shift Towards New Construction, which rep...
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Key Questions To Ask Yourself Before Buying a Home (2)
Key Questions To Ask Yourself Before Buying a Home (2)
Sometimes it can feel like everyone has advice when it comes to buying a home. While your friends and loved ones may have your best interests in mind,...
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Waiting To Buy a Home Could Cost You
Some HighlightsIf you’re thinking of buying a home but wondering if waiting a few years will save you in the long run, think again.The longer th...
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There Is an Extra Way To Welcome Home Our Veterans
There Is an Extra Way To Welcome Home Our Veterans
Some veterans are finding it difficult to obtain a home in today’s market. According to the National Association of Realtors (NAR):“Conven...
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4 Reasons Why the End of Forbearance Will Not Lead to a Wave of Foreclosures
4 Reasons Why the End of Forbearance Will Not Lead to a Wave of Foreclosures
With forbearance plans about to come to an end, many are concerned the housing market will experience a wave of foreclosures like what happened after ...
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A Look at Housing Supply and What It Means for Sellers
A Look at Housing Supply and What It Means for Sellers
One of the hottest topics of conversation in today’s real estate market is the shortage of available homes. Simply put, there are many more pote...
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Housing Supply Is Rising. What Does That Mean for You?
Housing Supply Is Rising. What Does That Mean for You?
An important factor in today’s market is the number of homes for sale. While inventory levels continue to sit near historic lows, there are indi...
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Why This Is Not Your Typical Summer Housing Market
Why This Is Not Your Typical Summer Housing Market
In real estate, it’s normal to see ebbs and flows in the market. Typically, the summer months are slower-paced than the traditionally busy sprin...
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4 Major Incentives To Sell This Summer
4 Major Incentives To Sell This Summer
While the housing market forecast for the second half of the year remains positive, there may not be a better time to sell than right now. Here are fo...
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Your Home Equity Can Take You Places
Some HighlightsThe amount of wealth Americans have stored in their homes has increased astronomically.On average, homeowners gained $33,400 in equity ...
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Selling Your House? Make Sure You Price It Right.
Selling Your House? Make Sure You Price It Right.
There’s no denying we’re in a sellers’ market. With low inventory and high buyer demand, homes today are selling above the asking pr...
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The Truths Young Homebuyers Need To Hear
The Truths Young Homebuyers Need To Hear
For many young or first-time homebuyers, purchasing a home can feel intimidating. A recent survey shows some homebuyers ages 25 to 40 may be unsure ab...
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A Look at Home Price Appreciation Through 2025
A Look at Home Price Appreciation Through 2025
Home prices have increased significantly over the last year, which in turn has grown the net worth of homeowners. Appreciation and home equity are dir...
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Home Builders Ramp Up Construction Based on Demand
Home Builders Ramp Up Construction Based on Demand
If you’re thinking of buying a home, there really is no time like the present. With today’s low mortgage rates, you have a great opportuni...
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Are We in a Housing Bubble? Experts Say No
Are We in a Housing Bubble? Experts Say No
The question of whether the real estate market is a bubble ready to pop seems to be dominating a lot of conversations – and everyone has an opin...
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What Do Experts See on the Horizon for the Second Half of the Year?
What Do Experts See on the Horizon for the Second Half of the Year?
As we move into the latter half of the year, questions about what’s to come are top of mind for buyers and sellers. Near record-low mortgage rat...
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What To Expect as Appraisal Gaps Grow
What To Expect as Appraisal Gaps Grow
In today’s real estate market, low inventory and high demand are driving up home prices. As many as 54% of homes are getting offers over the lis...
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What To Expect as Appraisal Gaps Grow
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Save Time and Effort by Selling with an Agent
Save Time and Effort by Selling with an Agent
Selling a house is a time-consuming process – especially if you decide to do it on your own, known as a For Sale By Owner (FSBO). From conductin...
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Homebuyers: Hang in There
Some HighlightsToday’s sellers’ market provides unique challenges—and benefits—for buyers.Current low interest rates won’...
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 Demand for Vacation Homes Is Still Strong
Demand for Vacation Homes Is Still Strong
The pandemic created a tremendous interest in vacation homes across the country. Throughout the last year, many people purchased second homes as a saf...
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Homeowner Wealth Increases Through Growing Equity This Year
Homeowner Wealth Increases Through Growing Equity This Year
Building financial wealth and stability remains one of the top reasons Americans choose to own a home, and as a homeowner, your wealth often grows wit...
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Pre Approval Makes All the Difference When Buying a Home
Pre Approval Makes All the Difference When Buying a Home
You may have been told that it’s important to get pre-approved at the beginning of the homebuying process, but what does that really mean, and w...
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5 Things Homebuyers Need To Know When Making an Offer
5 Things Homebuyers Need To Know When Making an Offer
When it comes to buying a house, you’re looking for the perfect place to call home. The problem is, in today’s market there just aren̵...
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Housing Wealth Is The Missing Piece of the Affordability Equation
Housing Wealth Is The Missing Piece of the Affordability Equation
The real estate market is soaring today. Residential home values are rising, and that’s a big win for homeowners. In 2020, there was a double-di...
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Do Not Wait To Sell Your House
Do Not Wait To Sell Your House
We’re in the ultimate sellers’ market right now. If you’re a homeowner thinking about selling, you have a huge advantage in today...
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Hope Is on the Horizon for the Housing Shortage Today
Hope Is on the Horizon for the Housing Shortage Today
The major challenge in today’s housing market is that there are more buyers looking to purchase than there are homes available to buy. Simply pu...
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 The Right Expert Will Guide You Through This Unprecedented Market
The Right Expert Will Guide You Through This Unprecedented Market
In a normal market, it’s good to have an experienced guide coaching you through the process of buying or selling a home. That person can advise ...
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May 2021 Market Snapshot - Santa Monica
May 2021 Market Snapshot - Santa Monica
What happened in Santa Monica in May? View the Market Snapshot graphic for a better understanding of the market. Contact me if you are thinking about ...
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Have Your Day in the Sun by Moving Up This Summer
Have Your Day in the Sun by Moving Up This Summer
Longer days and sunny weather mean summer is upon us, and what better conditions than right now to upgrade to the home of your dreams?If your needs ha...
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May 2021 Market Snapshot - Malibu
May 2021 Market Snapshot - Malibu
What happened in Malibu in May? View the Market Snapshot graphic for a better understanding of the market. Contact me if you are thinking about sellin...
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Why This Is Not Like 2008 Again
Why This Is Not Like 2008 Again
During the Great Recession, just over a decade ago, the financial systems the world depended on started to collapse. It created a panic that drove som...
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May 2021 Market Snapshot - Pacific Palisades
May 2021 Market Snapshot - Pacific Palisades
What happened in Pacific Palisades in May? View the Market Snapshot graphic for a better understanding of the market. Contact me if you are thinking a...
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Home Price Appreciation Is as Simple as Supply and Demand
Home Price Appreciation Is as Simple as Supply and Demand
Home price appreciation continues to accelerate. Today, prices are driven by the simple concept of supply and demand. Pricing of any item is determine...
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May 2021 Market Snapshot - Brentwood
May 2021 Market Snapshot - Brentwood
What happened in Brentwood in May? View the Market Snapshot graphic for a better understanding of the market. Contact me if you are thinking about sel...
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What Is Motivating People To Move Right Now?
What Is Motivating People To Move Right Now?
This year, Americans are moving for a variety of reasons. The health crisis has truly reshaped our lifestyles and our needs. Spending so much more tim...
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Why You May Want To Cash in on Your Second Home
Why You May Want To Cash in on Your Second Home
When stay-at-home mandates were enforced last year, many households realized their homes didn’t really fulfill their new lifestyle needs. An off...
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Top Reasons To Own Your Home
Some HighlightsJune is National Homeownership Month, and it’s a great time to consider the benefits of owning your own home.If you’re thin...
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Dreaming of a Bigger Home? Why Not Buy It This Year?
Dreaming of a Bigger Home? Why Not Buy It This Year?
Are you clamoring for extra rooms or a more functional floorplan in your house? Maybe it’s time to make a move. If you’ll be able to work ...
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6 Reasons to Celebrate National Homeownership Month
6 Reasons to Celebrate National Homeownership Month
Our homes are so much more than the houses we live in. For many, they’ve also become our workplaces, schools for our children, and safe harbors ...
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Homes Across the Country Are Selling Fast
Some HighlightsIn today’s whirlwind real estate market, houses are selling at astonishing speed – from sea to shining sea.Four years ago, ...
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April 2021 Market Snapshot - Santa Monica
April 2021 Market Snapshot - Santa Monica
What happened in Santa Monica in April? View the Market Snapshot graphic for a better understanding of the market. Contact me if you are thinking abou...
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April 2021 Market Snapshot - Malibu
April 2021 Market Snapshot - Malibu
What happened in Malibu in April? View the Market Snapshot graphic for a better understanding of the market. Contact me if you are thinking about sell...
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How Misunderstandings about Affordability Could Cost You
How Misunderstandings about Affordability Could Cost You
There’s a lot of discussion about affordability as home prices continue to appreciate rapidly. Even though the most recent index on affordabilit...
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Buying a Home Is Still Affordable
Buying a Home Is Still Affordable
The last year has put emphasis on the importance of one’s home. As a result, some renters are making the jump into homeownership while some home...
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Where Do Experts Say the Housing Market Is Heading?
Where Do Experts Say the Housing Market Is Heading?
As we enter the middle of 2021, many are wondering if we’ll see big changes in the housing market during the second half of this year. Here̵...
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3 Things To Prioritize When Selling Your House
3 Things To Prioritize When Selling Your House
Today’s housing market is full of unprecedented opportunities. High buyer demand paired with record-low housing inventory is creating the ultima...
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Americans Choose Real Estate as the Best Investment
Some HighlightsFor the eighth year in a row, real estate maintained its position as the preferred long-term investment among Americans.Real estate has...
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Should I Move or Refinance?
Should I Move or Refinance?
The level of equity homeowners have is at an all-time high. According to the U.S. Census, over 38% of owner-occupied homes are owned free and clear, m...
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Sellers Are Ready To Enter the Housing Market
Sellers Are Ready To Enter the Housing Market
One of the biggest questions in real estate today is, “When will sellers return to the housing market?” An ongoing shortage of home supply...
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Americans See Real Estate as a Better Investment Than Stocks or Gold
Americans See Real Estate as a Better Investment Than Stocks or Gold
Last month, in a post on the Liberty Street Economics blog, the Federal Reserve Bank of New York noted that Americans believe buying a home is definit...
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Do Not Forget to Budget for Closing Costs
Do Not Forget to Budget for Closing Costs
When buying a home, it’s important to have a budget and make sure you plan ahead for certain homebuying expenses. Saving for a down payment is t...
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When It Comes To Selling a House, Your Time Is Money
Some HighlightsSelling a house is no small task. If you decide to try to do it on your own, keep in mind you’ll be responsible for all the exper...
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 Your House Could Be the Oasis in an Inventory Desert
Your House Could Be the Oasis in an Inventory Desert
Homebuyers are flooding the housing market right now to take advantage of record-low mortgage rates. Many have a sense of urgency to find a home soon ...
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It Is Not Too Late To Apply For Forbearance
It Is Not Too Late To Apply For Forbearance
Over the past year, the pandemic made it challenging for some homeowners to make their mortgage payments. Thankfully, the government initiated a forbe...
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Experts Say Home Prices Will Continue to Appreciate
Experts Say Home Prices Will Continue to Appreciate
It’s clear that consumers are concerned about how quickly home values are rising. Many people fear the speed of appreciation may lead to a crash...
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April 2021 Market Snapshot - Brentwood
April 2021 Market Snapshot - Brentwood
What happened in Brentwood in April? View the Market Snapshot graphic for a better understanding of the market. Contact me if you are thinking about s...
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April 2021 Market Snapshot - Pacific Palisades
April 2021 Market Snapshot - Pacific Palisades
What happened in Pacific Palisades in April? View the Market Snapshot graphic for a better understanding of the market. Contact me if you are thinking...
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3 Graphs Showing Why You Should Sell Your House Now
3 Graphs Showing Why You Should Sell Your House Now
There’s no doubt that 2021 is the year of the seller when it comes to the housing market. If you’re a homeowner thinking of moving to bett...
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The Power of Mortgage Pre-Approval
Some Highlights Mortgage pre-approval means a lender has reviewed your finances and, based on factors like your income, debt, and credit history, dete...
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Why Waiting to Buy a Home Could Cost You a Small Fortune
Why Waiting to Buy a Home Could Cost You a Small Fortune
Many people are sitting on the fence trying to decide if now’s the time to buy a home. Some are renters who have a strong desire to become homeo...
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Are Interest Rates Expected to Rise Over the Next Year?
Are Interest Rates Expected to Rise Over the Next Year?
So far this year, mortgage rates continue to hover around 3%, encouraging many hopeful homebuyers to enter the housing market. However, there’s ...
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March 2021 Market Snapshot - Santa Monica
March 2021 Market Snapshot - Santa Monica
What happened in Santa Monica in March? View the Market Snapshot graphic for a better understanding of the market. Contact me if you are thinking abou...
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March 2021 Market Snapshot - Malibu
March 2021 Market Snapshot - Malibu
What happened in Malibu in March? View the Market Snapshot graphic for a better understanding of the market. Contact me if you are thinking about sell...
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4 Big Incentives for Homeowners to Sell Now
4 Big Incentives for Homeowners to Sell Now
The housing market keeps sailing along. The only headwind that could take it off course is the lack of inventory for sale. The National Association of...
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Americans Find the Nonfinancial Benefits of Homeownership Most Valuable
Americans Find the Nonfinancial Benefits of Homeownership Most Valuable
Homeownership is a foundational part of the American Dream. As we look back on more than a year of sheltering in our homes, having a place of our own ...
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Should I Buy Now or Wait?
Should I Buy Now or Wait?Some HighlightsIf you’re thinking that waiting a year or two to purchase a home might mean you’ll save some money...
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Is Home Price Appreciation Accelerating Again?
Is Home Price Appreciation Accelerating Again?
At the beginning of the year, industry forecasts called for home price appreciation to slow to about half of the double-digit increase we saw last yea...
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Patience Is the Key to Buying a Home This Year
Patience Is the Key to Buying a Home This Year
The question many homebuyers are facing this year is, “Why is it so hard to find a house?” We’re in the ultimate sellers’ mark...
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Will the Housing Market Maintain Its Momentum?
Will the Housing Market Maintain Its Momentum?
Last week’s Existing Home Sales Report from the National Association of Realtors (NAR) shows sales have dropped by 3.7% compared to the month be...
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4 Tips to Maximize the Sale of Your House
4 Tips to Maximize the Sale of Your House
Homeowners ready to make a move are definitely in a great position to sell today. Housing inventory is incredibly low, driving up buyer competition. T...
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This Is Not a Bubble It Is Simply Lack of Supply
Some HighlightsIn a recent article, Lawrence Yun, Chief Economist for the National Association of Realtors (NAR), discussed the state of today’s...
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Do Not Be Fooled by Remarkable Real Estate Headlines
Do Not Be Fooled by Remarkable Real Estate Headlines
Don’t be impressed by the headlines reporting year-over-year housing numbers for the next several months (data covering March, April, May, and J...
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Planning to Move? You Can Still Secure a Low Mortgage Rate on Your Next Home
Planning to Move? You Can Still Secure a Low Mortgage Rate on Your Next Home
This year, mortgage rates have started to slowly climb above recent record-breaking lows. Many homeowners planning to move may feel like they’ve...
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Great Reasons to Buy a Home Today
Great Reasons to Buy a Home Today
The financial benefits of buying a home as compared to renting one are always up for debate. However, one element of the equation is often ignored ...
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Your Tax Refund and Stimulus Checks May Help You Reach Your Homeownership Goals
  If you're ready to buy your first home, your tax refund and stimulus savings may cover more of a down payment than you realize. Let's connect ...
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How Much Time Do You Need To Save for a Down Payment?
How Much Time Do You Need To Save for a Down Payment?
One of the biggest hurdles homebuyers face is saving for a down payment. As you’re budgeting and planning for your home purchase, you’ll w...
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Home Is Where the Heart Is
Some HighlightsThere’s no doubt about it: homeowners love their homes, and that feeling has become even more important over the past year.The va...
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Why This Is a Great Year to Sell Your Vacation Home
Why This Is a Great Year to Sell Your Vacation Home
As vaccines are administered and travel resumes, many of us are beginning to plan for those long-awaited vacations we missed out on over the past year...
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93% of Americans Believe a Home Is a Better Investment Than Stocks
93% of Americans Believe a Home Is a Better Investment Than Stocks
A recent Survey of Consumer Finances study released by the Federal Reserve reveals the net worth of homeowners is forty times greater than that of ren...
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Some Buyers Prefer Smaller Homes
Some Buyers Prefer Smaller Homes
Over the past year, we’ve had plenty of opportunities to reflect on what we consider most important in our lives. The place we call home is one ...
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Multigenerational Housing Is Gaining Momentum
Some HighlightsIf your house is feeling a little cramped with the addition of adult children or aging parents, it might be time to consider a move-up ...
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Homeownership Is Full of Financial Benefits
Homeownership Is Full of Financial Benefits
A Fannie Mae survey recently revealed some of the most highly-rated benefits of homeownership, which continue to be key drivers in today’s power...
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March 2021 Market Snapshot - Pacific Palisades
March 2021 Market Snapshot - Pacific Palisades
What happened in Brentwood in March? View the Market Snapshot graphic for a better understanding of the market. Contact me if you are thinking about s...
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March 2021 Market Snapshot - Brentwood
March 2021 Market Snapshot - Brentwood
What happened in Brentwood in March? View the Market Snapshot graphic for a better understanding of the market. Contact me if you are thinking about s...
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Your Tax Refund and Stimulus Savings May Help You Achieve Homeownership This Year
Your Tax Refund and Stimulus Savings May Help You Achieve Homeownership This Year
If you’re planning to buy a home this year, saving for a down payment is one of the most important steps in the process. One of the best ways to...
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Latest Jobs Report: What Does It Mean for You & the Housing Market?
Latest Jobs Report: What Does It Mean for You & the Housing Market?
Last Friday, the Bureau of Labor Statistics released a very encouraging jobs report. The economy gained 916,000 jobs in March – well above exper...
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Buyer Competition Is Good News for Sellers
Buyer Competition Is Good News for Sellers [INFOGRAPHIC]Some HighlightsWith so many buyers looking for homes to purchase and so few houses available t...
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There Is No Reason To Panic Over Lending Standards Today
There Is No Reason To Panic Over Lending Standards Today
Today, some are afraid the real estate market is starting to look a lot like it did in 2006, just prior to the housing crash. One of the factors they&...
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Is Homeownership Still Considered Part of the American Dream?
Is Homeownership Still Considered Part of the American Dream?
Since the birth of our nation, homeownership has always been considered a major piece of the American Dream. As Frederick Peters reports in Forbes:...
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How a Change in Mortgage Rate Impacts Your Homebuying Budget
How a Change in Mortgage Rate Impacts Your Homebuying Budget
Mortgage rates are on the rise this year, but they’re still incredibly low compared to the historic average. However, anytime there’s a ch...
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What It Means To Be in a Sellers Market
What It Means To Be in a Sellers Market
If you’ve given even a casual thought to selling your house in the near future, this is the time to really think seriously about making a move. ...
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2021 Real Estate Myth Buster
Some HighlightsThere are a lot of misconceptions about buying or selling a home today, making it challenging to know exactly how to navigate the curre...
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Buyer & Seller Perks in the Housing Market Today
Buyer & Seller Perks in the Housing Market Today
Right now, the housing market is full of outstanding opportunities for both buyers and sellers. Whether you’re thinking of buying your first hom...
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Why You Should Think About Listing Prices Like an Auctions Reserve Price
Why You Should Think About Listing Prices Like an Auctions Reserve Price
For generations, the homebuying process never really changed. The seller would try to estimate the market value of the home and tack on a little extra...
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Should We Fear the Surge in Cash Out Refinances?
Should We Fear the Surge in Cash Out Refinances?
Freddie Mac recently released their Quarterly Refinance Statistics report which covers refinances through 2020. The report explains that the dollar am...
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Americans See Major Home Equity Gains
Americans See Major Home Equity Gains [INFOGRAPHIC]Some HighlightsToday’s home price appreciation is driving equity higher throughout the countr...
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To Renovate or Not To Renovate Before You Sell
To Renovate or Not To Renovate Before You Sell
When thinking about selling, homeowners often feel they need to get their house ready with some remodeling to make it more appealing to buyers. Howeve...
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What Is the Strongest Tailwind to Recovering the Economy Today?
What Is the Strongest Tailwind to Recovering the Economy Today?
Last year started off with a bang. Unemployment was under 4%, forecasters were giddy with their projections for the economy, and the residential housi...
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What Is the Financial Benefit of Homeownership?
What Is the Financial Benefit of Homeownership?
There are many financial and non-financial benefits of homeownership, and the greatest financial one is wealth creation. Homeownership has always been...
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How to Make a Winning Offer on a Home
How to Make a Winning Offer on a Home
Today’s homebuyers are faced with a strong sellers’ market, which means there are a lot of active buyers competing for a relatively low nu...
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Will the Housing Market Bloom This Spring?
Will the Housing Market Bloom This Spring?
Spring is almost here, and many are wondering what it will bring for the housing market. Even though the pandemic continues on, it’s certain to ...
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6 Simple Graphs Proving This Is Nothing Like Last Time
6 Simple Graphs Proving This Is Nothing Like Last Time
Last March, many involved in the residential housing industry feared the market would be crushed under the pressure of a once-in-a-lifetime pandemic. ...
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 How Upset Should You Be about 3% Mortgage Rates?
How Upset Should You Be about 3% Mortgage Rates?
Last Thursday, Freddie Mac announced that their 30-year fixed mortgage rate was over 3% (3.02%) for the first time since last July. That news dominate...
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February 2021 Market Snapshot - Santa Monica
February 2021 Market Snapshot - Santa Monica
What happened in Santa Monica in February View the Market Snapshot graphic for a better understanding of the market. Contact me if you are thinking ab...
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February 2021 Market Snapshot - Pacific Palisades
February 2021 Market Snapshot - Pacific Palisades
What happened in Pacific Palisades in February? View the Market Snapshot graphic for a better understanding of the market. Contact me if you are think...
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February 2021 Market Snapshot - Malibu
February 2021 Market Snapshot - Malibu
What happened in Malibu in February View the Market Snapshot graphic for a better understanding of the market. Contact me if you are thinking about se...
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February 2021 Market Snapshot - Brentwood
February 2021 Market Snapshot - Brentwood
What happened in Brentwood in February? View the Market Snapshot graphic for a better understanding of the market. Contact me if you are thinking abou...
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January 2021 Market Snapshot - Malibu
January 2021 Market Snapshot - Malibu
What happened in Malibu in January? View the Market Snapshot graphic for a better understanding of the market. Contact me if you are thinking about se...
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January 2021 Market Snapshot - Santa Monica
January 2021 Market Snapshot - Santa Monica
What happened in Santa Monica in January? View the Market Snapshot graphic for a better understanding of the market. Contact me if you are thinking ab...
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January 2021 Market Snapshot - Brentwood
January 2021 Market Snapshot - Brentwood
What happened in Brentwood in January? View the Market Snapshot graphic for a better understanding of the market. Contact me if you are thinking about...
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5 Reasons to Sell Your House This Spring
5 Reasons to Sell Your House This Spring
When selling a house, most homeowners hope for a quick and profitable transaction that puts them in a position to make a great move. If you’re w...
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How to Prepare Your House for a Winning Sale This Spring [INFOGRAPHIC]
Some HighlightsWith so few homes available to buy today, houses are in high demand, and they’re selling fast.That means it’s a great time ...
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Is It a Good Time to Sell My House?
Is It a Good Time to Sell My House?
Last year, many homeowners thought twice about selling their houses due to the onset of the health crisis. This year, however, homeowners are beginnin...
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How Smart Is It to Buy a Home Today?
How Smart Is It to Buy a Home Today?
Whether you’re buying your first home or selling your current house, if your needs are changing and you think you need to move, the decision can...
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Home Prices: What Happened in 2020? What Will Happen This Year?
Home Prices: What Happened in 2020? What Will Happen This Year?
The real estate market was on fire during the second half of 2020. Buyer demand was way up, and the supply of homes available for sale hit record lows...
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 Are There Going to Be More Homes to Buy This Year?
Are There Going to Be More Homes to Buy This Year?
If you’re looking for a home to purchase right now and having trouble finding one, you’re not alone. At a time like this when there are so...
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How Much Leverage Do House Sellers Have Today?
How Much Leverage Do House Sellers Have Today?
The housing market has been scorching hot over the last twelve months. Buyers and their high demand have far outnumbered sellers and a short supply of...
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The Reason Mortgage Rates Are Projected to Increase and What It Means for You
The Reason Mortgage Rates Are Projected to Increase and What It Means for You
We’re currently experiencing historically low mortgage rates. Over the last fifty years, the average on a Freddie Mac 30-year fixed-rate mortgag...
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Where Have All the Houses Gone?
Where Have All the Houses Gone?
In today’s housing market, it seems harder than ever to find a home to buy. Before the health crisis hit us a year ago, there was already a shor...
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Will Low Mortgage Rates Continue through 2021?
Will Low Mortgage Rates Continue through 2021?With mortgage interest rates hitting record lows so many times recently, some are wondering if we’...
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Home Mortgage Rates by Decade [INFOGRAPHIC]
Home Mortgage Rates by Decade [INFOGRAPHIC]
Some HighlightsMortgage interest rates have dropped considerably over the past year, and compared to what we’ve seen in recent decades, it’...
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 3 Ways Home Equity Can Have a Major Impact on Your Life
3 Ways Home Equity Can Have a Major Impact on Your Life
There have been a lot of headlines reporting on how homeowner equity (the difference between the current market value of your home and the amount you ...
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Millennials: Is It Time to Buy a Bigger Home?
Millennials: Is It Time to Buy a Bigger Home?
In today’s housing market, all eyes are on millennials. Not only are millennials the largest generation, but they’re also currently betwee...
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3 Ways You Will Win When You Buy a Home This Year
3 Ways You Will Win When You Buy a Home This Year
There are so many great reasons to purchase a home, and over the past year, we’ve realized more of them than we ever thought possible. If you...
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3 Reasons We Are Definitely Not in a Housing Bubble
3 Reasons We Are Definitely Not in a Housing Bubble
3 Reasons We’re Definitely Not in a Housing BubbleHome values appreciated by about ten percent in 2020, and they’re forecast to appreciate...
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6 Foundational Benefits of Homeownership Today
6 Foundational Benefits of Homeownership Today
Over the past year, our homes have become an integral part of our lives more than ever. They’re much more than the houses we live in. They’...
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Why Owning a Home Is a Powerful Financial Decision
Why Owning a Home Is a Powerful Financial Decision
In today’s housing market, there are clear financial benefits to owning a home: increasing equity, the chance to build your net worth, and appre...
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Turn to an Expert for the Best Advice, Not Perfect Advice
Turn to an Expert for the Best Advice, Not Perfect Advice
As we approach the anniversary of the hardships we’ve faced through this pandemic and the subsequent recession, it’s normal to reflect on ...
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Is Right Now the Right Time to Sell? [INFOGRAPHIC]
Is Right Now the Right Time to Sell? [INFOGRAPHIC]Some HighlightsIf you’re on the fence about selling your house, now is a great time to take ad...
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What Record-Low Housing Inventory Means for You
What Record-Low Housing Inventory Means for You
The real estate market is expected to do very well in 2021, with mortgage rates that are hovering at historic lows and forecasted by experts to remain...
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 What Happens When Homeowners Leave Their Forbearance Plans?
What Happens When Homeowners Leave Their Forbearance Plans?
According to the latest report from Black Knight, Inc., a well-respected provider of data and analytics for mortgage companies, 6.48 million household...
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Why Moving May Be Just the Boost You Need
Why Moving May Be Just the Boost You Need
As we look back over the past year, we’ve certainly lived through one of the most stressful periods in recent history. After spending so much mo...
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Financial Fundamentals for Homebuyers [INFOGRAPHIC]
Some HighlightsWhen you’re thinking about buying a home, there are a few key steps to take before you even start to look at houses.From saving f...
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What Experts Are Saying about the 2021 Job Market
What Experts Are Saying about the 2021 Job Market
Earlier this month, the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) released their most recent Jobs Report. The report revealed that the economy lost 140,000 job...
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Owning a Home Is Still More Affordable Than Renting One
Owning a Home Is Still More Affordable Than Renting One
If spending more time at home over the past year is making you really think hard about buying a home instead of renting one, you’re not alone. Y...
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Should I Wait for Lower Mortgage Interest Rates?
Should I Wait for Lower Mortgage Interest Rates?
Historically low mortgage rates are a big motivator for homebuyers right now. In 2020 alone, rates hit new record-lows 16 times, and the trend continu...
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Things to Avoid after Applying for a Mortgage [INFOGRAPHIC]
Some HighlightsThere are a few key things to make sure you avoid after applying for a mortgage to help make sure you still qualify for your loan at th...
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How to Make the Dream of Homeownership a Reality This Year
How to Make the Dream of Homeownership a Reality This Year
In 1963, Martin Luther King, Jr. inspired a powerful movement with his famous “I Have a Dream” speech. Through his passion and determinati...
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Why Right Now May Be the Time to Sell Your House
Why Right Now May Be the Time to Sell Your House
The housing market made an incredible recovery in 2020 and is now positioned for an even stronger year in 2021. Record-low mortgage interest rates are...
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Will Forbearance Plans Lead to a Tsunami of Foreclosures?
Will Forbearance Plans Lead to a Tsunami of Foreclosures?
At the onset of the economic disruptions caused by the COVID pandemic, the government quickly put into place forbearance plans to allow homeowners to ...
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4 Reasons People Are Buying Homes in 2021
4 Reasons People Are Buying Homes in 2021
According to many experts, the real estate market is expected to continue growing in 2021, and it’s largely driven by the lasting impact the pan...
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What Does 2021 Have in Store for Home Values?
What Does 2021 Have in Store for Home Values?
According to the latest CoreLogic Home Price Insights Report, nationwide home values increased by 8.2% over the last twelve months. The dramatic rise ...
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Reasons to Hire a Real Estate Professional (INFOGRAPHIC)
Some HighlightsChoosing the right real estate professional to work with is one of the most important decisions you can make in your homebuying or sell...
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Is This the Year to Sell My House?
Is This the Year to Sell My House?
If one of the questions you’re asking yourself is, “Should I sell my house this year?” consumer sentiment about selling today should...
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Why Not to Wait Until Spring to Make a Move
Why Not to Wait Until Spring to Make a Move
The housing market recovery coming into the new year has been nothing short of remarkable. Many experts agree the turnaround from the nation’s e...
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Four Expert Views on the 2021 Housing Market
Four Expert Views on the 2021 Housing Market
The housing market was a shining star in 2020, fueling the economic turnaround throughout the country. As we look forward to 2021, can we expect real ...
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The Importance of Home Equity in Building Wealth
The Importance of Home Equity in Building Wealth
Homeownership has always been the first rung on the ladder leading to household wealth. As Freddie Mac recently posted:“Homeownership has cement...
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December 2020 Market Snapshot - Brentwood
December 2020 Market Snapshot - Brentwood
What happened in Brentwood in December? View the Market Snapshot graphic for a better understanding of the market. Contact me if you are thinking abou...
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November 2020 Market Snapshot - Malibu
November 2020 Market Snapshot - Malibu
What happened in Malibu in November? View the Market Snapshot graphic for a better understanding of the market.    
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November 2020 Market Snapshot - Santa Monica
November 2020 Market Snapshot - Santa Monica
What happened in Santa Monica in November? View the Market Snapshot graphic for a better understanding of the market.   
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December 2020 Snapshot - Pacific Palisades, California
December 2020 Snapshot - Pacific Palisades, California
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Why It’s Important to Price Your House Right Today
Why Selling Your House on Your Own in 2021 Is a MistakeThere are many benefits to working with a real estate professional when selling your house. Dur...
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The Difference a Year Makes for Home Ownership
The Difference a Year Makes for HomeownershipOver the past year, mortgage rates have fallen more than a full percentage point, hitting a new historic ...
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Did You Outgrow Your Home in 2020?
Did You Outgrow Your Home in 2020?It may seem hard to imagine that the home you’re in today – whether it’s your starter home or just...
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Homeowner Equity Increases an Astonishing $1 Trillion
Homeowner Equity Increases an Astonishing $1 TrillionIn a year that was financially devastating for many Americans, some good news for most homeowners...
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2021 Housing Forecast
2021 Housing Forecast [INFOGRAPHIC]Some HighlightsExperts project an optimistic year for the 2021 housing market.With mortgage rates forecasted to rem...
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Why You Should Be Optimistic About Real Estate in 2021
3 Reasons to Be Optimistic about Real Estate in 2021This year will be remembered for many reasons, and optimism is one thing that’s been in shor...
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The Holidays Aren't Stopping Homebuyers This Year
The Holidays Aren’t Stopping Homebuyers This YearBlack Friday and Cyber Monday are behind us, yet finding the perfect holiday gifts for friends ...
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November 2020 Market Snapshot - Brentwood
November 2020 Market Snapshot - Brentwood
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Winning As a Buyer in a Seller's Market
Winning as a Buyer in a Sellers’ Market [INFOGRAPHIC]Some HighlightsBuying a home in today’s sellers’ market doesn’t have to f...
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Why It Makes Sense to Sell Your House This Holiday Season
Why It Makes Sense to Sell Your House This Holiday SeasonIf you’re one of the many homeowners thinking about taking your house off the market fo...
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How Remote Work Can Power Your Vacation Home Sale
How Remote Work Can Power Your Vacation Home SaleThis year, the opportunity to work remotely has increased the demand for vacation homes. Gay Cororato...
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November 2020 Market Snapshot - Pacific Palisades
November 2020 Market Snapshot - Pacific Palisades
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Is It Still Affordable to Buy Right Now?
With Home Values Surging, Is it Still Affordable to Buy Right Now?Housing inventory is at an all-time low. Realtor.com just reported that there are 39...
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The Path to Home Ownership
The Path to Homeownership Some HighlightsIf you’re thinking of buying a home and not sure where to start, you’re not alone.Here’...
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A New Ways to Shop for Homes in a Virtual World
A New Way to Shop for Homes in a Virtual WorldIn a year when we’re learning to do so much remotely, homebuying is no exception. From going to wo...
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5 Tips for Homebuyers Who Want to Make a Competitive Offer
5 Tips for Homebuyers Who Want to Make a Competitive OfferToday’s real estate market has high buyer interest and low housing inventory. With so ...
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Knowledge is Power on the Path to Home Ownership
Knowledge Is Power on the Path to HomeownershipHomeownership is on the goal list for many young adults, but sometimes it’s hard to know exactly ...
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October 2020 Market Snapshot - Santa Monica
October 2020 Market Snapshot - Santa Monica
What happened in Santa Monica in October? View the Market Snapshot graphic for a better understanding of the market.
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October 2020 Market Snapshot - Malibu
October 2020 Market Snapshot - Malibu
What happened in Mailbu in October? View the Market Snapshot graphic for a better understanding of the market.  
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The Winter Housing Forecast Won't Be Chilly
The Winter Housing Forecast Won't Be Chilly
According to experts, the housing market is not forecasted to cool off this winter. Let's connect to make sure you're ready to enter the real estate m...
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October 2020 Market Snapshot - Brentwood
October 2020 Market Snapshot - Brentwood
What happened in Brentwood in October? View the Market Snapshot graphic for a better understanding of the market.
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Economic Impact of Buying a Home
Economic Impact of Buying a Home
When you buy a home, you're making an impact on our local economy. Let's connect today to explore your homebuying options together. Em...
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February 2020 Market Snapshot
February 2020 Market Snapshot
View the February 2020 Market Snapshot graphic for a better understanding of the market.
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Welcome to My New Website!
Welcome to My New Website!
Welcome to my new website, MarcoRufo.com! I hope you enjoy all of our new features, if you have any questions please call me at (310)488-6914 or em...
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