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In our “bigger is better” culture, there’s an expectation that each home should be larger and grander than the last. But life changes like divorce, kids leaving for college, or even the simple act of growing older can prompt us to find a smaller home that better suits our shifting needs and ... Continue Reading » about 5 Step Strategy for Downsizing Your Home

The last two years caught many of us off guard—and not just because of the pandemic. They also ushered in the hottest housing market on record, with home prices rising nationally by nearly 19% in 2021, driven primarily by low mortgage rates and a major supply shortage.1 But while some had hoped ... Continue Reading » about Higher Rates and Short Supply: The State of Real Estate in 2022

It seems counterintuitive but the more options that you have the less likely you are to make a choice and the less likely you are to be confident about your decision. I see this all the time in my conversations with clients that are bouncing back and forth between whether they should buy or keep ... Continue Reading » about Focus on Needs

The Sacramento Region is seeing a pretty clear shift in the market over these last few weeks. From homes sitting on the market longer (avg 34 days) to a growing number of price drops- averaging 40% throughout the region- there's a clear change taking place. Though it may trigger thoughts of a ... Continue Reading » about Sacramento Market Update- 6/29/2022

We’re still in a seller’s market, but that doesn’t mean your home is guaranteed to easily sell.1 If you want to maximize your sale price, it’s still important to prepare your home before putting it on the market. Start by connecting with a real estate agent as soon as possible. Having the eyes ... Continue Reading » about Seller’s Checklist: A Timeline to Prep Your Home for Sale in Sacramento

The annual inflation rate in the United States is currently around 7.5%—the highest it has been since 1982.1 It doesn’t matter if you’re a cashier, lawyer, plumber, or retiree; if you spend U.S. dollars, inflation impacts you. Economists expect the effects of inflation, like a higher cost of ... Continue Reading » about Hedge Against Inflation With These 3 Real Estate Investment Types

If you’re thinking about buying a home, you’ve probably received your share of advice from family and friends. Add to that the constant stream of TV shows, news segments, and social media posts that over-simplify the home buying process for easy entertainment. With so much information to sift ... Continue Reading » about Top 10 Myths That Trip Up First-Time Home Buyers

There’s a lot to consider when selling your home, from the market and appraisals to where you’ll go next. Don’t forget, however, that design is also a key factor. It’s often one of the first things buyers notice when they walk into a home, and it’s also a detail that you, as a seller, can easily ... Continue Reading » about 8 Popular Home Design Features for 2022

Most new homeowners have something about their property that they want to change. And as family needs and design trends shift over time, many will eventually choose to remodel. Some homeowners make updates to their property before listing it to maximize their potential sales revenue. Whatever ... Continue Reading » about Will Your Remodel Pay Off? The Best (and Worst) Ways to Spend Your Budget

Learn how to determine your current net worth and how an investment in real estate can help improve your bottom line. Among its many impacts, COVID-19 has had a pronounced effect on the housing market. Low home inventory and high buyer demand have driven home prices to an all-time high.1 This has ... Continue Reading » about Could Rising Home Prices Impact Your Net Worth?

Whether you’re prepping your house to go on the market or looking for ways to maximize its long-term appreciation, these nine home improvement projects are great ways to add function, beauty, and real value to your home. The best part is, once you’ve secured the materials, most of these ... Continue Reading » about 9 DIY Improvements That Add Value To Your Home

…[continued from Part One] and so once the underwriter gives us that thumbs up, then we can release that loan contingency. Contractually the general contract timeline is 21 days. Typically we're able to get that done within 15 to 17 days based on getting all the documentation from you as a buyer ... Continue Reading » about Structuring An Offer: Part Two