24 Dec 2024 12/24/24 – Christmas Eve Merry Christmas Eve to everyone! I hope many of you are enjoying some well-deserved time off. This is a special time of year, and while I know many of you take the time to read my posts today, let’s focus on the holiday spirit. I wish you a joyful holiday season filled with love, laughter, […] Share on Facebook Share on Twitter
20 Dec 2024 12/20/24 – Interest Rates – Fed Rate... Interest rates were at their lowest levels in two months just two weeks ago, but then several unexpected events caused rates to climb higher. The Federal Reserve cut short-term interest rates, unveiled their Dot Plot, and, as a result, mortgage rates increased even more! Today, however, we received some better news: inflation is cooling, […] Share on Facebook Share on Twitter
17 Dec 2024 12/17/24 – Proactive Lending: Why It Matters... I want to shout out to one of my incredible teammates (who shall remain nameless!). Yesterday, we opened an escrow in Orange County for a buyer purchasing a condo with about 70% down. On the surface, this deal looked like a slam dunk: solid buyer, strong down payment, and a quick 14-day escrow. But […] Share on Facebook Share on Twitter
12 Dec 2024 12/12/24 – Investment Property Strategies: C... I’ve noticed many clients opting to pay cash for investment properties. While this might seem the safest choice, it’s not always the wisest move. Let’s break down three scenarios to illustrate the potential outcomes of different financing strategies. Imagine a 50-year-old investor with $600,000 looking to retire in 15 years and planning to leverage Airbnb […] Share on Facebook Share on Twitter
10 Dec 2024 12/10/24 – Technology and Condos! As we approach 2025, it’s time for exciting changes in how I support my clients and agent partners! For years, I’ve been using Homebot to provide valuable insights to both groups and starting in January; I’ll be shifting my clients to a new platform called Milo. Don’t worry – I’ll continue using Homebot for my […] Share on Facebook Share on Twitter