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School Rankings Are Top Priority When Choosing A Home
As we know, school rankings influence home prices throughout the county and the Monterey Peninsula is no exception. When there is...


The 30 Year Fixed Rate Mortgage just hit 5% for the first time since 2011!
The Fed has raised interest rates 8 times since 2011 leading to the incline in mortgage rates but rates are still very low compared to...


Adjustable Rate Mortgages are Becoming More Popular in High Priced Areas
As mortgage rates rise, more buyers in expensive areas are turning to adjustable-rate mortgages to curb costs. According to CoreLogic, a...


Benefits of Listing Your Home During the Holidays
If you’re thinking about trying to sell your home, here are a few reasons to consider taking the plunge during the holiday season: Less...


National News: Increasing Gains on Home Sales - San Jose Tops the List!
Good news! In the third quarter of 2018, homeowners sold for an average of $61,232 more than their original purchase price—the highest...


National News: Carbon Monoxide & Smoke Detectors Do Expire!
Two days ago my 84 year old mother called to tell me that her Carbon Monoxide detector had gone off. I changed the batteries but it...


National News: Tapping Your Home Equity
Sounds like home equity lines are becoming more popular as home values increase....... #realestate #housing #homeequity


National News: Vacation Homes with High Returns
Short term rentals continue to be a topic of conversation on the Monterey Peninsula and Pacific Grove will be voting on the future of...


National News: Millennials are Opting for the Suburbs!
Interesting news.......It appears that Millennials are moving to the suburbs and some surprising locations have shown up on the top 50...


National News: Mortgage Fraud
Here are 6 types of mortgage fraud that have been found in applications. According to Corelogic, fraud is again on the rise. It climbed...


National News: Top Places to Live in the U.S.
California had only one city in the top 50 best places to live in America this year. Dublin, CA came in at #7. I assume cost of living,...


National News: Survey on Home Trends
We're blessed with many amazing views on our beautiful coastline so this latest survey could be good news for many home owners on the...


National News: Mega Mansions Are Seeing Price Reductions!
Although we don't have a huge amount of "mega mansions" on the Peninsula , we do have 16 homes over $10 million so I thought i'd share...


National News: Buyers Are Willing to Pay Extra for Smart-Home Gadgets
Do you have smart technology in your home? If you do,buyers are willing to pay extra to get it. According to research (23,000 surveyed)...


National News: Proposition 5 Will Be on the November 5th Ballot!
The California Association of Realtors has collected enough signatures to get Proposition 5 onto the November 2018 General Election...


National News: International Buyers are Pulling Back!
International buyers appear to be pulling back from their recent home buying sprees in the United States. According to the National...


National News: Rents Continue to Rise & California Leads the Way!
As we know rents in California and on the Central Coast are high and we continue to have a shortage of affordable options. It looks like...


National News: Accessory Dwelling Units are on the Rise!
With concerns about affordable housing and tight inventory, many are considering adding an "Accessory Dwelling Unit" on their property....


National News: Residential Design Trends for 2018
Here are some top trends that were reported by Fixr, a company that creates remodeling cost guides and polls industry experts to find out...


National News: Most Important Features for a Dream Home....
A recent survey from Northshore Fireplace has the following as the most important features for a dream home: A view with peace and quiet...
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