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03/15/2023 Real Estate market update...

The collapse of Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank over the weekend has sent shockwaves through the financial markets, causing a significant drop in mortgage rates. As a result, the housing market is facing an unexpected opportunity for price-strained homebuyers and homeowners to lock in a lower rate. This drop in rates could offer an opportunity for price-strained homebuyers and hom...

  • calendar_month March 15, 2023
March Market Report: Why Buyers & Sellers May Not Want to Wait

The national housing market is entering an era marked by what’s absent — one that looks neither like pre-pandemic times nor the frenzied pace of the last few years.  “This new normal will be one with far fewer listings and lower inventory than we’re used to,” says Zillow Senior Economist Nicole Bachaud. “But also without the kind of intense demand tha...

  • calendar_month March 20, 2023
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A Guide to First-Time Home Buyer Programs

In this article: Types of first-time home buyer programs Down payment assistance Grants Penalty-free IRA withdrawal Closing costs assistance Discounts Interest reduction programs for buyers First-time home buyer loans State and local programs Loan programs for Native Americans The process of buying a home for the first time can be overwhelming — from...

  • calendar_month April 19, 2023
Tax Breaks for Homeowners

Discover homeowner tax deductions that may save you money during tax season for simply owning a home. In this article: Standard vs. itemized tax deductions 7 tax deductions for homeowners What to know about home improvements and tax deductions 3 tax credits for owning a home Nondeductible expenses when buying and owning a home Additional resources for tax information Own...

  • calendar_month April 19, 2023
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Home Stagers and Landscapers Swear By These 7 Plants for Your Home

Number seven is one LA-based interior designer’s “secret weapon” when staging a low light room. In this article: Questions to ask yourself before you shop for plants What makes a plant a good fit for your home?  7 plants experts can’t live without Which plants should you buy if you’re planning to sell your home? Where is the best place to buy ...

  • calendar_month April 19, 2023
TAXES THAT CAN IMPACT YOUR ESTATE PLAN

Estate planning involves deciding how to plan for the management of your money, property, and well-being before your death and how to distribute your money and property after your death. A comprehensive estate plan should consider the impact that taxes can have on your estate and ensure that your estate is distributed in a tax-efficient manner. There are several different types of taxes t...

  • calendar_month April 19, 2023
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What Is a Single-Family Home? Here's A Look Inside This More Popular Type of Dwelling

Buyer October 25, 2022 When we were still kids, chances are we sketched our dream home as a square building with a rectangular door, a few windows, a triangle roof with a chimney, and a large yard with flowers and trees enclosed by a white fence.  But when you enter the housing market as a prospective homeowner, you will find that you have many options for your possible dream abod...

  • calendar_month April 20, 2023
We are the Home for the "WORRY FREE" Listing!

“I strive to provide excellent service to ensure you enjoy the process and have a great experience. I am dedicated to help and guide you in your real estate needs and I’m available for you around the clock to make sure you are best served throughout and after any transaction.”   NO PRESSURE PRESENTATION We show you all offers! NO ADVANCED FEES OF ANY K...

  • calendar_month April 20, 2023
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3 Easy Margarita Recipes for Cinco De Mayo!

Cinco de Mayo is this week so what better way to kick off the holiday than with a few easy margarita recipes!  Impress your crew with these tasty libations we have curated for you: White Peach Margarita Photo Credit: Simply Recipes 1.5 oz tequila blanco 1 oz margarita mix 1 oz white peach puree Peach slices for garnish Ice Combine all ingredients in a shak...

  • calendar_month May 4, 2023
Life Beyond Bed Bath and Beyond Bankruptcy as Store Closings Loom

On Sunday, April 23, big-box chain Bed Bath & Beyond filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy… surprising no one. Well, maybe a few people who deluded themselves with the story their stock had been telling. After all, the company’s stock carried a reverence that started out as a joke but gained serious inertia. However, that seemed to peter out earlier this year. Stocks aside, the ...

  • calendar_month May 4, 2023