As the year comes to a close, it’s time for my final update of 2024. I know many of you are still on vacation, while others may be rethinking your career in real estate after a challenging year. If you’re questioning whether the market will shift in your favor in 2025, let me tell you […]

California’s New Insurance Rules: What Real Estate Agents and Clients Need to Know in 2025   As we head into 2025, California’s real estate landscape is poised to be influenced by landmark changes in the home insurance market. These new regulations, released by the state earlier this month, aim to stabilize the market and encourage […]

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, […]

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, […]

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 […]