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What to ask first?

When looking to buy property, the first question you should be asking, “ Can I get insurance coverage?” Yes, let’s talk about property insurance. It’s become the biggest obstacle to overcome when buying property, especially, if you live in California. Since the 2017 Tubbs fires, Northern California has experienced a fair share of wildfires. We’ve […]
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The Value of a Buyer’s Agent

You’ve read the headlines, ” The real estate industry has been shaken up!” in regards to who pays the commissions to real estate professionals, the buyer or the seller in a property sale? Traditionally, commissions are paid out of the sales proceeds. Courts have rendered verdicts that challenge the status quo, advocating for transparency, […]
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Date the Rate, Marry the House!

It’s not news that home mortgage interest rates are on the rise. At this writing (Oct 2023) current 30 yr fixed rate loans are pushing 8%. The rates may continue to increase as the Feds try to stave off inflation. But I’m here to say, ” Date the rate, marry the house!” I heard this […]
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Season Changes

I love the change of seasons as the harvest begins in Sonoma Wine Country! Just as the seasons change, so does the ever- changing real estate market! The selling season slows down this time of year as the coming Holidays start to take the interest of buyers and sellers. It is a normal “seasonality” in […]