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The Two Big Issues the Housing Market is Facing Right Now
The biggest challenge the housing market’s facing is how few homes there are for sale. Mark Fleming, Chief Economist at First American,...
Candice Newman
Feb 21, 20233 min read
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Hashtag Trending...2023
Our homes have had to evolve over the last few years post pandemic haven’t they?! They’ve turned into spaces that require both work and...
Candice Newman
Feb 6, 20232 min read
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5 Vital Tips for First-Time Home Buyers
Buying your first home is equivalent to embarking on a grand adventure. Although extremely thrilling, learning the ins and outs of the...
Candice Newman
Jan 25, 20232 min read
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Tips for Preventing Homeowner Identity Fraud
Anyone can be a victim of homeowner identity fraud, including wire, mortgage, and title insurance fraud. The financial implications can...
Candice Newman
Jan 10, 20235 min read
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How to Shop for a Home Loan
One of the first steps in the homebuying process is gaining pre-approval for a mortgage loan. This gives you a realistic idea of the home...
Candice Newman
Dec 5, 20224 min read
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Pros and Cons of Selling During the Holidays
If you are thinking about listing your home this fall, you might be concerned about showing it, and possibly having to move, over the...
Candice Newman
Nov 29, 20223 min read
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Events Happening in the Foothill Communities
Hello and Happy Holiday Season! As we just completed Thanksgiving (and Black Friday lol), we are all getting ready to kick off the end of...
Candice Newman
Nov 26, 20222 min read
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Mortgage Rates Will Come Down, It's Just a Matter of Time
This past year, rising mortgage rates have slowed the red-hot housing market. Over the past nine months, we’ve seen fewer homes sold than...
Candice Newman
Nov 21, 20222 min read
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VA Loans Can Help Veterans Achieve Their Dreams of Homeownership
For over 78 years, Veterans Affairs (VA) home loans have provided millions of veterans with the opportunity to purchase homes of their...
Candice Newman
Nov 13, 20222 min read
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What Happens to Housing When There is a Recession?
Since the 2008 housing bubble burst, the word recession strikes a stronger emotional chord than it ever did before. And while there’s...
Candice Newman
Oct 26, 20222 min read
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How An Expert Can Help You Understand Inflation and Mortgage Rates
If you’re following today’s housing market, you know two of the top issues consumers face are inflation and mortgage rates. Let’s take a...
Candice Newman
Oct 18, 20222 min read
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What Do Rising Mortgage Rates Mean for You?
Rates have reached levels not seen in over a decade, and it happened fast. Here's a few things you should know, both good and bad, now...
Candice Newman
Oct 4, 20222 min read
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How Owning a Home Builds Your Net Wealth
Owning a home is a major financial milestone and an achievement to take pride in. One major reason: the equity you build as a homeowner...
Candice Newman
Sep 28, 20222 min read
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What Experts Are Saying Will Happen to Housing Prices Next Year
Experts are starting to make their 2023 home price forecasts. As they do, most agree homes will continue to gain value, just at a slower...
Candice Newman
Sep 23, 20222 min read
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Buyers Are Regaining Some of Their Negotiation Power in Today's Market
If you’re thinking about buying a home today, there’s welcome news. Even though it’s still a sellers’ market, it’s a more moderate...
Candice Newman
Sep 20, 20222 min read
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What's Actually Happening With Home Prices Today
One of the biggest questions people are asking right now is: what’s happening with home prices? There are headlines about ongoing price...
Candice Newman
Sep 6, 20222 min read
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3 Tips for Buying a Home Today
If you put off your home search at any point over the past two years, you may want to consider picking it back up based on today’s...
Candice Newman
Aug 26, 20223 min read
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Experts Increase 2022 Home Price Projections
If you’re wondering if home prices are going to come down due to the cooldown in the housing market or a potential recession, here’s what...
Candice Newman
Aug 22, 20221 min read
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What Would a Recession Mean for the Housing Market?
According to a recent survey from the Wall Street Journal, the percentage of economists who believe we’ll see a recession in the next 12...
Candice Newman
Aug 20, 20222 min read
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What Does the Rest of the Year Hold for Home Prices?
Whether you’re a potential homebuyer, seller, or both, you probably want to know: will home prices fall this year? Let’s break down...
Candice Newman
Aug 11, 20222 min read
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