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October 2022 – Real Estate Market Update
My October 2022 real estate market update begins with the news that the September consumer price index (CPI) report which came out last week showed higher than expected increases, despite actions taken by the Federal Reserve to combat inflation. Here are a few...
Buy Now or Rent Longer? 5 Questions to Answer Before Purchasing Your First Home
Deciding whether to buy or rent a home is rarely an easy decision – especially if you’re a first-time homebuyer. But in today’s whirlwind market, you may find it particularly challenging to pinpoint the best time to start exploring homeownership. A real estate boom...
September 2022 – Real Estate Market Update
Welcome to my September 2022 real estate market update. As you may have heard by now, in an effort to combat ongoing inflation the Federal Reserve raised interest rates by 75 basis points on Wednesday, marking the fifth increase of 2022. While the Federal Reserve Rate...
8 Strategies to Secure a Lower Mortgage Rate
Mortgage rates have been on a roller coaster ride this year. They have been rising and falling amid inflationary pressures and economic uncertainty. Even the experts are divided when it comes to predicting where rates are headed next. Here are some key strategies to...
10 Moving In Tips for a Smooth Home Move
The process of moving into a new home can be both exhilarating and exhausting. The journey continues after you close on your property as you still have quite a bit to do before you can begin the process of moving and settling into your new place. Fortunately, you...
7 Costly Mistakes When Selling a Berkeley Home
No matter what’s going on in the housing market, the process of selling a home can be challenging. Some sellers have a hard time saying goodbye to a treasured family residence. Others want to skip ahead to the fun of decorating and settling into a new place. Almost...
Higher Interest Rates and Low Supply
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...
5 Ways to Write a Winning Offer in Today’s Real Estate Market
Our real estate market is in the midst of a serious housing crunch. Last year, a lack of inventory and soaring prices left many would-be homebuyers feeling pinched. But now, with interest rates climbing, many of them are also feeling desperate to lock in a...