Is Fewer Homes For Sale Good News For Sellers?      Even if the housing market has calmed from the frenzy of the 'unicorn' years, it remains a seller's market due to the scarcity of available properties. But what does this mean for you? And why are conditions so favorable today if you want to sell your home? According to the National Association of Realtors' (NAR) most recent Existing...

Home prices are expected to hold steady in 2023 before ↓ 2% in 2024....

As of mid-2023, the predicted recession has not materialized, and the economy is in a state of flux. While there are signs of a slowdown, the forecast for a recession has been pushed further out....

Indigenous Peoples’ Day celebrates, recognizes, and honors the beautiful traditions and cultures of the Indigenous People We take a stand for and support the indigenous people on this day. We should also offer our support to those who invest and uplift the indigenous communities....

Developers are repurposing office spaces into homes due to housing shortages and office vacancies....

Mortgage interest rates (color-green) 2X since 2021, now averaging 6.78% for a 30-yr fixed-rate loan. Choosing the right mortgage lender is challenging due to numerous options and mortgage types....

Depersonalization: Remove personal items to help buyers see themselves in the space, and hide personal names....

Wildfires are becoming more frequent and impactful in a warming climate. Insurance companies are struggling to keep up with the rising costs of wildfire damage. This is leading to a repricing of wildfire risk in the Real Estate market....

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Real Estate sales can trigger capital gains tax based on profit earned. Capital gains exclusion is available for primary residences....