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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 […]
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First Time HomeBuyers!

CONGRATULATIONS to first time home buyers, Brian, Dana & Carter! This family is thrilled to be new homeowners despite the seemingly high interest rates that are keeping many buyers out of the market. Historically, speaking though, the current 6% interest rate is nothing to be afraid of. I bought my first home when interest rates […]