35 Tips to Furnish Your Home for Less
Buying a new home is one of the most exciting experiences in life. And if you’re like most homebuyers, you’ll be planning your furniture placement and decor before the ink dries on your offer.
OC Housing Report | Is the Price Right?
For sellers who do not price their home carefully and must reduce their price down the road, they will likely net less upon closing.
The Latest Expert Forecasts for Home Prices in 2023
Are you thinking about making a move? Curious about how much equity you have today? Let the data and the experts reassure you. Prices aren’t in a downward spiral and will actually finish the year strong.
Income Properties Are Trending, But Is The Housing Provider Life for You?
If the thought of investing your money into brick and mortar—or perhaps some stylishly-painted siding—excites you, join the club.
Investing in real estate has long been one of Americans' favorite ways to grow their wealth.
OC Housing Report | Rates Rise, Values Slip
As rates surge higher and affordability diminishes even more, smaller changes in the market times shift the market in favor of the buyer.
Rent vs. Buy [INFOGRAPHIC]
The Difference Between Renting and Buying a Home. When deciding between renting a home and buying a home think about these 3 important factors…
The Many Non-Financial Benefits of Homeownership
Buying and owning your own home can have a big impact on your life. While there are financial reasons to become a homeowner, it's essential to think about the non-financial benefits that make a home more than just a place to live.
Your Home Equity Can Offset Affordability Challenges
Are you thinking about selling your house? If so, today’s mortgage rates may be making you wonder if that’s the right decision.
What Experts Project for Home Prices Over the Next 5 Years
If you're planning to buy a home, one thing to consider is what experts project home prices will do in the future and how that might affect your investment.
OC Housing Report | Modest Deceleration
As rates have edged higher and higher this year, the housing market has been slowing down from it insane pace, and now homes are taking a little longer to sell.
The Benefits of Downsizing for Homeowners [INFOGRAPHIC]
Downsizing is a popular choice for homeowners when the retire or when needs change, but with inflation still high, it’s also a way to reduce costs.
How to Prepare for a Tropical Storm
Tropical Storm Hilary is on the way. Are you prepared? In my opinion, better to be over prepared than under prepared.
Home Prices Are Back on the Rise [INFOGRAPHIC]
Since inflation has raised the cost of goods, it may make sense to look for an energy-efficient home or make your current home greener.
How to Keep (or Find) Homeowner’s Insurance
Did you know embers are the most dangerous part of a wildfire? Carried by the wind, embers can land directly on your house and ignite it, even when the full blaze seems to be a safe distance away.
How to Fire-Harden Your Home
Did you know embers are the most dangerous part of a wildfire? Carried by the wind, embers can land directly on your house and ignite it, even when the full blaze seems to be a safe distance away.
Renovate or Relocate? 3 Questions to Help You Decide
If so, you may be torn between relocating to a new home or renovating your existing one. This can be a difficult choice, and there’s a lot to consider—including potential costs, long-term financial implications, and quality of life.
OC Housing Report | Values Rising
Despite the high mortgage rate environment eroding home affordability, home values in Orange County have been on the rise after bottoming in December.
Are Home Prices Going Up or Down? That Depends…
Media coverage about what’s happening with home prices can be confusing. A large part of that is due to the type of data being used and what they’re choosing to draw attention to…
National Market Update 2023
There’s an old adage in real estate: location, location, location. But ever since the Federal Reserve began its series of inflation-fighting interest rate hikes last year, a new mantra has emerged: mortgage rates, mortgage rates, mortgage rates.
Oops! Home Prices Didn’t Crash After All
During the fourth quarter of last year, many housing experts predicted home prices were going to crash this year.